Benton County Property Owners to See Large Valuation IncreasesBenton County Property Owners to See Large Valuation IncreasesBenton County is alerting property owners that they may see sticker shock when they receive their 2022 property tax valuations.Lee VossLee Voss
Tri-CAP Receives $90,000 in Grant Funding From DEEDTri-CAP Receives $90,000 in Grant Funding From DEEDA central Minnesota organization has received state funding to help remove transportation-related barriers for workers.Sarah MuellerSarah Mueller
Benton County Approves Mask Requirement for EmployeesBenton County Approves Mask Requirement for EmployeesThe Benton County Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution requiring all county staff to wear face masks in county buildings.Lee VossLee Voss
Counties Elect 2022 Chairs and Vice ChairsCounties Elect 2022 Chairs and Vice ChairsIt's a new year and that means it's time for new leadership on the county boards of commissioners in Minnesota.Lee VossLee Voss
Prison Sentence Stayed for Man Who Sexually Assaulted GirlPrison Sentence Stayed for Man Who Sexually Assaulted GirlA Sartell man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a young girl has been sentenced to 25 years probation. Alex SvejkovskyAlex Svejkovsky
Princeton Man Killed After Striking Tree in Benton CountyPrinceton Man Killed After Striking Tree in Benton CountyA Princeton man was killed in a crash in Benton County Tuesday morning.Alex SvejkovskyAlex Svejkovsky
Two Gilman Residents Arrested in Drug BustTwo Gilman Residents Arrested in Drug BustTwo people face multiple charges following a drug bust in Benton County Thursday.Alex SvejkovskyAlex Svejkovsky
Benton County Announces Non-Emergency Number MaintenanceBenton County Announces Non-Emergency Number MaintenanceBenton County will be conducting maintenance on their non-emergency dispatch number Thursday morning.Clay ConoverClay Conover
Benton County Launches Broadband Internet StudyBenton County Launches Broadband Internet StudyBenton County is asking residents and businesses to take a broadband survey and speed test to determine their level of internet service.Lee VossLee Voss
Benton County 2022 Budget Spending More on Road ConstructionBenton County 2022 Budget Spending More on Road ConstructionBenton County commissioners are expected to pass a 2022 budget with a spending increase of more than $6.8-million.Lee VossLee Voss
Benton County Sheriff’s Asking Motorist to Allow Extra Space for FarmersBenton County Sheriff’s Asking Motorist to Allow Extra Space for FarmersThe harvest season is in full swing and with it comes extra farm equipment on Central Minnesota roads. AbbeyAbbey
Former Kings Inn Has Long History Along Little Rock LakeFormer Kings Inn Has Long History Along Little Rock LakeThe former Kings Inn building along Little Rock Lake in Watab Township -- or at least what was left of the vacant building -- burned to the ground on Sunday. The fire sparked many memories of the glory days from years gone by. Jim MauriceJim Maurice