Benton County area senior citizens learn far more than technique when Foley artist Paige LaDue Henry leads art classes through Community Action Respecting Elders, known as CARE to many. She …

Many Foley city leaders describe 130 acres of land east of Highway 25 as the land of opportunity within a rural county seat. The property, known as Townes Edge Estates, hit the market in early …

The Foley City Council recently demonstrated financial and moral support for the community’s downtown district by introducing a matching grant program for businesses and property owners within …

Council member Deb Mathiowetz said Foley leaders are not doing enough to secure housing options for the community’s older residents. She interrupted a conversation between city staff and …

Gov. Tim Walz’s recent judicial appointment announcement involving Benton County Attorney Karl Schmidt created interesting commissioner discussion May 7. Schmidt will replace judge Michael …

Benton Economic Partnership Inc. expanded its full-time staff for the first time in the organization’s history last month by selecting a familiar face to support Amanda Othoudt, executive …

Minnesota Rep. Isaac Schultz, of District 10B, had no shortage of talking points last month as he spent a Passover break away from St. Paul traveling between Central Minnesota communities to update …

Night of Excellence set for May 19 FOLEY — The Foley Athletic Boosters will again sponsor its annual Night of Excellence this month. The event, which recognizes students in seventh …

Passion for gardening is not the only thing growing inside the Foley High School greenhouse. Students spent the last several months cultivating a passion for horticulture while monitoring and …

Thirty-eight former temporary agricultural workers of a Foley area farm recently filed a federal lawsuit against Svihel Vegetable Farm and its owner, citing four counts of violating the Trafficking …

A budget-friendly grocery option is coming to Foley this fall after a small Minnesota-based chain closed on a commercial property. Nick and Drew’s Discount Foods announced plans to move …

The Benton County Board recently learned more about a collaborative effort to improve court security. Megan Bergman serves a dual role as court administrator for Benton County and Mille Lacs …