Benton County Holding Open Houses for New Government Center
Benton County residents are invited to a series of open houses for a proposed new government center.
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Fire Extinguishers Dumped in Benton County; Theft in Waite Park
Waite Park Police are reporting theft from a storage unit on 7th Street South. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says a Television was taken.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office are reporting fire extinguishers been dumped at Bent in the River Park.
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Crime Stoppers; Ditch Fires in Benton County
The Benton County Sheriff's Office are reporting brush fires in ditches with the warmer weather in Central Minnesota. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers indicates they aren't sure how they've been started but she says some could have been intentionally started.
Packages Stolen in Benton County; Copper Theft in Waite Park
The Benton County Sheriff's Office are reporting a package theft off a doorstep. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says a person in a vehicle parked near the trailer park of Rockwood Estates near Rice grabbed the packages off a doorstep.
Stolen 4-Wheeler in Benton County; Burglary in Waite Park
The Benton County Sheriff's Department are reporting a theft of a 4-wheeler. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says it is a 1985 Suzuki Quad Sport with a blue sticker on the gas tank. It is red/orange in color.
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!
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.
Homeless Population on The Rise in Minnesota
With colder weather coming area outreach workers are reaching out to the homeless population. I was joined on WJON by Benton County Commissioner Steve Heinen, Victoria Blonigan from Benton County Outreach, Heather Post, a CentraCare Outreach Nurse and Chad Hess from the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
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.
Benton County Has Need For More Foster Homes
Benton County has a need for additional foster parents and foster homes. Commissioner Steve Heinen, Benton County Social Worker Shawn Hylla and foster parent Nancy Femrite joined me on WJON. Hylla says the county has 13 licensed traditional foster homes and are in the process of licensing 2 additional homes by late summer.
Poor Form! Entrepreneur Getting Stiffed At Honor System Corn Stand
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.