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Benton County   marriage applications   FOLEY — The following couples have submitted marriage applications in Benton County.   — Kevin Richard Arnold and Kelly …

Whether it be the start of the NFL playoffs or just settling into positive habits for the new year, many Americans are looking to capitalize on luck that comes their way this January.   To …

Crime & Public Safety

Sauk Rapids man charged with assault   A Sauk Rapids man was charged with assault Dec. 18, 2024, following an incident that allegedly took place 12 days prior.   Eric Benel Otey, …

Conservation Officer Activity

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported the following conservation activity as of Jan. 6   District 11 : Brett Fox, MN DNR Conservation Officer for the St. …

Sauk Rapids Police Department   Jan. 1, 2:22 a.m. — A male was swearing at officers outside of a business on the 300 block of North Benton Drive. Other patrons eventually began …

Rice officials take oath

A majority of Rice City Council members took oaths of office to start their first meeting of the year, with two council members and the town’s mayor officially entering their elected roles. …

Central Minnesota law enforcement waged a battle against fentanyl in 2024, conducting well over 100 controlled buys and filing several dozen charges related to the sale or possession of the highly …

News Briefs

Central Partnership now accepting proposals for community-led sustainability projects  BRAINERD — Central Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen their community can apply for …

Benton County recently met a year-end deadline for allocating its federal pandemic relief funding. Commissioners approved a resolution committing $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to …

Focus leads to fantastic accomplishment

Aaron VanderWeyst has always given 100% effort into everything he has put his mind to. That dedication has translated to many pursuits throughout his time at Foley High School. The …

As 2024 gave way to 2025, new legislation filled the place of old state laws, including several policy changes affecting businesses of all sizes in Benton County and elsewhere across Minnesota. …

New year, new chapters

After more than a decade of organizing bookshelves and answering questions from visitors at Foley’s public library, Shelly Kuelbs now knows to expect an uptick of foot traffic at work each …

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