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Benton Economic Partnership Inc. plays a pivotal role in fostering economic development and community well-being in Benton County. From supporting local business growth and assisting municipalities …

Rearranging the garden

As this growing season winds down, gardeners may decide to rearrange their plants. Fall is also a good time for dividing or transplanting some plants.   Do some research to determine which …

Game-ending smiles have been few and far between for the Minnesota Wild.   The team’s failure to make 2023-24 postseason and a tough road trip to start this hockey season could not …

Steadfast restoration

Where did the sun go? Dense fog is closing in. The brokenness of this world at times is as heavy as lead blankets thrown over our slumped shoulders.   “Help! I can’t move from …

In a press release Oct. 10, the Pohlad family announced their intentions to sell the Minnesota Twins. After a period of extreme public pressure following the worst collapse in team history, the …

October reprieve

The crispness of autumn has descended upon us and with it brings the promise of a short reprieve — at least for students and teachers. For most parents, perhaps not so much. Throughout my …

FSA outlines MAL, LDP policy

As harvest continues to progress, I wanted to remind producers of the availability of our marketing assistance loans that could help an operation in cash flow if you store your grain prior to …

More friends than he knew

“I think John had more friends than he realized,” said Sara Brown, John’s wife, as we approached her in the visitation line prior to John’s funeral.   John Brown was …

A legacy, a wake-up call

“I want to join you if you decide to go to Camp Lebanon next weekend because I need to Stay Awake!”   This simple text turned into a profound weekend, potentially changing my …

School, city partnership

In a heartwarming initiative aimed at fostering community engagement, the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools Community Education Department and the city of Sauk Rapids have teamed up to offer free …

I learned a long time ago that waterfowl hunting is not easy. In fact, it is very labor intensive and definitely not for the faint of heart. However, for those who love the sport, it is hard to give …

Vikings enter bye week undefeated

The Minnesota Vikings have reached their bye week with a 5-0 record and an NFL-best +63-point differential. A team that many people believed would be contending for a top pick in the 2025 NFL draft …

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