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Benton County marriage applications FOLEY — The following couples have submitted marriage applications in Benton County. — Matthew John Mausolf and Kazlin Grace Thompson , both …

The Neyssen family’s knack for speed has propelled them to race tracks across the country in the up-and-coming sport of professional dragsled racing. Lifelong Foley area resident Travis …

Three Foley area residents hope to make a splash in the women’s swimwear industry. Bodin Semrau, his girlfriend, Liv Dahle, and his mom, Jill, dove head-first into pursuing a passion for …

Community resources are abundant in Central Minnesota, according to Benton County Public Health nurse Mallory Voit. The challenge, she said, is connecting people with the services and …

Sent with love

As Christine Friederichs undergoes rounds of chemotherapy in Minneapolis, the former St. John’s Area School principal still spends time each day surrounded by the love of her former students …

The second Tuesday of March annually marks an important day for rural Minnesota residents. Township Day gathers residents from across the state’s 1,777 townships at their respective …

While it may not necessarily take a village to host the grand opening of a coffee shop, Brewed Gems Coffee and Crystals owner Carissa Fouquette attests the support of neighbors can certainly assist …

Learning by creating

With piping bags in hand, 12 young challengers put their cake decorating skills to the test last week, shaping and frosting cakes into Benton County 4-H barns and creating cupcakes designed as farm …

Prayers for Burnsville

The news that two police officers and one firefighter/paramedic were fatally shot while responding to a call for service in Burnsville Feb. 18 has led to an outcry of support from businesses, …

Benton County residents will take to their local polling locations March 5 to cast their votes for which presidential candidate they would like to see on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. …

Sharing warm fuzzies

In a fashion that was as heart-warming as it was foot-warming, Spirit 92.9 radio station staff visited The Gardens at Foley Feb. 22 to deliver gifts from the radio station’s listeners. As …

Benton County commissioners will vote March 5 on a resolution opposing a new state flag and seal. Board members discussed the impact of changing the two state symbols during their Feb. 20 …

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