Benton County is well-represented when area musical discussions turn to Christmas cantatas. Sauk Rapids, Rice and Foley singers fill the current roster of the First Presbyterian Ecumenical …
Benton County’s Dec. 2 Truth in Taxation hearing featured a room filled with edgy taxpayers. Seats filled quickly before the start of an hour-long discussion of proposed budget and levy …
As a crowd of close to 80 people endured the frigid cold and congregated around a 22-foot fir tree to watch its Christmas lights illuminate the night sky Dec. 11, 2024, Adam Dombrovski and his …
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office still needs toys for its first-ever holiday collection effort. Sheriff Troy Heck said Sgt. Cora Martin is leading the project and working with a group of …
The Diocese of St. Cloud is facing a financial challenge after learning that the Christian Brothers Services lay employee pension plan — the retirement system used by parishes, parochial …
Howe, O’Driscoll announce they will not seek re-election ST. PAUL — Sen. Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) and Rep. Tim O’Driscoll (R-Sartell) will not seek re-election in 2026. …
2 injured in Maywood Township crash ST. CLOUD — Two people were injured Wednesday morning when four vehicles collided in Maywood Township. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, …
Rice residents Justin and Amanda Folkens remain grateful regarding the community support they have received during a series of fundraisers honoring their late daughter, Millie Kay. Each fall …
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported the following conservation activity as of Dec. 1. District 11 : Brett Fox, MN DNR Conservation Officer …
The Sauk Rapids Police Department will join digital forensic forces with area agencies to reduce a key cost. Criminals are increasingly using encrypted electronic applications to conduct illegal …
Valued readers, In 2015, on the heels of the death of Roland Doroff, Star Publications purchased the Sauk Rapids Herald. Three years later, we acquired Benton County News as Ron Youso put down …
Sauk Rapids’ downtown celebration is marking its fifth year with a commemorative fundraiser. Limited-edition silver sleigh bells will be sold to raise funds for the future purchase of a …
