Benton County has received an $88,078 detour agreement reimbursement from the state of Minnesota. County engineer Chris Byrd explained the source of the additional revenue during a Nov. 21 …
The 64th annual Benton County 4-H Adult Volunteers & Leaders Banquet was Nov. 19 at Jack & Jim’s in Duelm. The event signified the end of the 4-H year and was an appreciation dinner and …
Benton County commissioners decided on a business approach when replacing Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger on the St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority Board. Hunstiger is resigning from the board Dec. 31.
With the Christmas season comes different traditions and activities many look forward to each year. It also holds opportunities to contribute to the community through volunteer work and donations. The Bjerkes, a family from Rice, are choosing to bring the Christmas spirit into Anna Marie’s Alliance, a non-profit organization in St. Cloud that assists women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Pam Bjerke began her involvement with the shelter six years ago.
Since joining the Benton County Sheriff’s Office in late November, Sgt. Sprinkles, the agency’s latest recruit, has quickly amassed a substantial social media following and effectively spread Christmas spirit.
Benton County has revised a fiscal policy governing credit cards used by child protection workers. Commissioners decided Nov. 21 to allow on-call social workers to take a credit card off county premises.
Benton County has received an $88,078 detour agreement reimbursement from the state of Minnesota. County engineer Chris Byrd explained the source of the additional revenue during a Nov. 21 meeting.
Charcuterie 101 Workshop participants will receive a delightful tray and expert guidance on arranging an exquisite assortment of meat, cheese, fruit, nuts and artisan crackers. In addition, people will learn the art of crafting elegant meat roses and discover the best grape and cheese pairings.
The 64th annual Benton County 4-H Adult Volunteers & Leaders Banquet was Nov. 19 at Jack & Jim’s in Duelm. The event signified the end of the 4-H year and was an appreciation dinner and awards program for the 4-H adult volunteers and leaders.
The United States Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone map is a tool based on average annual extreme winter temperatures that can help growers determine which plants can survive the winter and thrive in a given region.
Sauk Rapids man dies in 4-car collision ST. CLOUD — A Sauk Rapids man died Dec. 6 when his vehicle collided with three others on westbound Interstate 94. The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. near Albertville in Wright County.
Sauk Rapids Police Department Nov. 28, 5 p.m. — A caller on the 900 block of Third Avenue North located syringes in the house, which were left by a former roommate. The caller wanted the items disposed of properly. An officer retrieved the items and disposed of them in a container at the police department.