In-person voting for the August primary election opened July 24 at county offices. The Benton County Government Center at 531 Dewey St. in Foley is open for voting Monday through Friday from 8 …
Loose-meat sandwich lovers have three reasons to celebrate at this year’s Benton County Fair. Maid-Rite franchise owners Terry and Katie Anderson will celebrate an anniversary trifecta linked …
The city of Rice received a special gift last week in the amount of $10,000. The Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey Association presented the check to the Rice City Council at its meeting July 20. The …
The filing periods for Benton County’s small cities and school districts closed Tuesday, setting the stage for Nov. 3 general election ballots. These candidates join those from the city of Sauk …
While there is a certain appeal to the many vibrant sights, smells and sounds of a fair, this year’s Benton County Fair, Aug. 4-9, gives attendees the opportunity to soothe their senses and learn …
Students earn degrees BROOKINGS, S.D. — Christian Lee , of Sauk Rapids, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University following spring semester. DULUTH — The …
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported the following conservation officer activity as of July 28. District 11 : No report was available for Brett …
Rice woman faces multiple charges of criminal vehicular operation FOLEY — A Rice woman is set to make her first court appearance Tuesday, Aug. 4, in a case that accuses her of injuring another …
Not much was higher than the dew point Saturday as nearly 60 runners completed the Gilman Hillbilly 5K Run in Gilman. Well, maybe spirits. Yes, the crowd was jovial as it gathered for the 22nd …
When Greg Novak learned he had been selected as the grand marshal of the 2026 Gilman Days Parade, his first reaction was, “Why?” “I don’t know what the duties of grand marshal are or …
Solar energy development is reshaping agricultural land use in northwestern Benton County. Motorists traveling south on Highway 10 between Royalton and Rice may notice something new when taking …
Students earn degrees GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Peter Knutson , of Foley, and Olivia Tykwinski , of Rice, graduated from the University of North Dakota following spring semester. Knutson earned a …
