Bottoms Up! A Winery Is Heading To The Foley Area!
A winery is moving from Pine County to Benton County, and should be opening sometime in 2025 for all to enjoy! Welcome Northern Hollow Winery!
Benton County
This Central Minnesota Small Town Has German Roots
WJON's small town series brings us to Duelm in St. George township in Benton County. Duelm is an unincorporated community located along Duelm Road near 110th Avenue. Stoney Brook flows through the community.
Story of Gilman in Benton County; How It Got Its Name
WJON's Small Town series takes us this time to Gilman, Minnesota. Gilman is a town of 224 people located north of Foley where Highway 25 and County Road 3 intersect in Benton County.
BCA Issues Statewide Alert For Missing Endangered Minnesota Man
He is described as diabetic without medicine, and has not been seen in more than three weeks.
Poor Form! Entrepreneur Getting Stiffed At Honor System Corn Stan
An 11-year-old from Foley is dealing with theft from his honor system corn stand.
Benton County Was Named For This Man
The Benton County Fair is set to start one week from today (June 30) in Sauk Rapids. Benton County in Minnesota is one of 9 states with a Benton County. All are named after the same person. That person is former Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton.
Sartell Receives $450K Grant For Mill District From Benton County
Sartell has been awarded a grant from Benton County for Mill District Improvements
Late March Snowfall Helps Ease Drought Conditions in Central MN
Recent snowfall has eased drought conditions across the state.
Local Fire Department Reminds Drivers To Move Over After Crash
So far this year 74 people have died on Minnesota roads compared to 47 at the same time last year.
Rice Approves Agreement With Benton County For New Well Funds
City of Rice approves an agreement with Benton County for funds for a new well