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
UPDATE: Power Restored in Benton and Morrison CountiesUPDATE: Power Restored in Benton and Morrison CountiesA brief power outage affected customers in Morrison and Benton counties Sunday afternoon.Sarah MuellerSarah Mueller
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 StudyBenton County Launches Broadband 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