The idea of creating a Regional Airport Authority to run the St. Cloud Regional Airport is still in the very early stages. Benton County Commissioners Chairman Jake Bauerly says one of the first steps he'd like to see is for the the three area counties to pass a resolution asking for a change in federal laws.
There will soon be more hen houses in parts of Benton County. The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a plan today (Tuesday) to allow chickens on property that's at least one acre.
Benton County is considering allowing more residents to have chickens. The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the issue tomorrow (Tuesday), during their regular meeting.