Sauk Rapids-Rice School District 47 members had the opportunity to play in the dirt May 21 in Sauk Rapids. District officials, along with staff from the city of Sauk Rapids, representatives from …

Masquerade was the theme for hundreds of prom-goers at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School prom May 9 in Sauk Rapids. Students arrived early, posing for pictures and sharing hugs with family and …

Election season officially gets underway next week with the start of candidate filings. The filing period for federal, state and county offices in the Benton County Herald coverage area opens 8 …

Eagle Scout projects remain vital to communities. They provide significant, tangible benefits and improvements that represent dozens or hundreds of hours of planning, leadership and service. …

When Brakemeier Properties acquired Fischer’s Garden Mobile Home Park in 2022, members of the family-owned business were excited about the manufactured home community’s potential. “I like …

Sauk Rapids Economic Development Authority members continue to navigate a proposal to transform a local nursery into commercial lots consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. Eric and …

St. Cloud man charged with threatening others ST. CLOUD — A Benton County man is due in court May 19 after authorities allege he threatened to bomb a St. Cloud business. Jeremy Scott …

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

SAUK RAPIDS — Mississippi Heights Elementary School students recently participated in regional competitions that showcased their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Fifth graders …

The Foley School Board approved the nonrenewal of four probationary teachers during a special meeting May 4 at the Foley Intermediate School media center in Foley. The move was the second part …

Lewandowski announces Benton County campaign GILMAN — Gilman resident Mary Lewandowski has announced her candidacy for Benton County auditor-treasurer, citing her background in financial …

Yvonne Crandall, 2026 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year, has a favorite saying about the importance of having well-grounded and relative newfound community roots that continue to brightly flourish. …