One hundred years ago Americans were living in the time of prohibition, but that didn't mean the folks in Benton County weren't enjoying a little nip of alcohol.
During the days of prohibition, Benton County was just as established for running moonshine as Stearns County was, although most families in the county are still reluctant to talk about their past connections with Chicago gangsters. Ostby says one of the moonshine hotspots was Popple Creek and store…
FOLEY -- Benton County is celebrating a big anniversary. 170 years ago this week on January 7th in 1850 they held their very first county commissioners meeting. Benton County Historical Society Executive Director Mary Ostby says at that time the county was much larger than what we know today...
One of the oldest homes in Sauk Rapids has a new owner. The Benton County Historical Society has recently bought the Robinson-Stanton house at 202 Second Avenue South.