Local Fire Department Reminds Drivers To Move Over After CrashLocal Fire Department Reminds Drivers To Move Over After CrashSo far this year 74 people have died on Minnesota roads compared to 47 at the same time last year. Paul SheaPaul Shea
Rice Approves Agreement With Benton County For New Well FundsRice Approves Agreement With Benton County For New Well FundsCity of Rice approves an agreement with Benton County for funds for a new wellPaul HabstrittPaul Habstritt
Benton County Awarded Federal Funds for County Road 29 ExtensionBenton County Awarded Federal Funds for County Road 29 ExtensionA federal appropriation will help Benton County fund the project to extend County Road 29.Lee VossLee Voss
Why Is That MN Cop ‘Just Sitting’ In Their Cruiser?Why Is That MN Cop ‘Just Sitting’ In Their Cruiser?"Please remember this is our mobile office for 10 plus hours a day. We are not perfect but we certainly try."Paul SheaPaul Shea
Controlled Burn Planned for a Benton County ParkControlled Burn Planned for a Benton County ParkDon't be alarmed if you see smoke coming from Bend in the River Park on Wednesday.Lee VossLee Voss
Three People Hurt in Crash at Sauk Rapids Highway 10 InterchangeThree People Hurt in Crash at Sauk Rapids Highway 10 InterchangeThree people, including two St. Cloud residents, were hurt in a crash at a Highway 10 interchange Sunday afternoon.Sarah MuellerSarah Mueller
Central MN Counties Considering Cannabis Public Use OrdinanceCentral MN Counties Considering Cannabis Public Use OrdinanceBenton County commissioners will consider a public use ordinance governing marijuana use in the county.Lee VossLee Voss
Benton County Secures More State Grants for High Speed InternetBenton County Secures More State Grants for High Speed InternetBenton County continues to make strides in bringing high-speed internet to its residents. Lee VossLee Voss
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns Counties Receiving Broadband FundingBenton, Sherburne, Stearns Counties Receiving Broadband FundingBenton, Sherburne, and Stearns are among the more than 20 counties across the state that will be receiving funding to expand broadband access.Sarah MuellerSarah Mueller
Another Minnesota Sheriff’s Office Reminds You Butt Dialing 9-1-1 Uses ResourcesAnother Minnesota Sheriff’s Office Reminds You Butt Dialing 9-1-1 Uses ResourcesThe lovely people at the Benton County Sheriff's Office posted a reminder this weekend that butt-dialing 9-1-1 uses essential resources.Paul SheaPaul Shea
Volunteers Sought to Clean Up Mississippi River ShorelineVolunteers Sought to Clean Up Mississippi River ShorelineBenton County is calling on residents and other volunteers to take some time out of their weekend to help clean up the Mississippi River shoreline.Lee VossLee Voss
Benton County Preparing for Largest Road Construction Season EverBenton County Preparing for Largest Road Construction Season EverBenton County has a busy road construction season ahead. Lee VossLee Voss