benton county

Benton County is considering raising the tobacco-buying age to 21.

Benton County drivers will get some better roads in the future after county commissioners approved a half-percent local option sales tax for transportation projects.

If you work in Benton, Sherburne, or Stearns counties and enjoy riding your bike, then you might be interested in a competition that kicks off on Monday.

Don't be alarmed if you hear sirens going off in Watab Township Wednesday.

Residents in Foley have heavily rejected a proposed - and tested - project to redesign the parking on Dewey Street in town.

Don't be alarmed if you hear sirens throughout Benton County Thursday. The Benton County Sheriff's Office will be testing their civil defense sirens at 1:00 p.m.

A Rice man was air lifted to the hospital after a diving accident Monday night in Benton County.

I’m a central Minnesota native and have spent most of my life in St. Cloud. So, I’ve been to my fair share of Benton County Fairs in my 26 years of life. I’ve gone to so many of them that I’ve developed my own traditions.

A man from Iowa was hurt after being rear-ended on his motorcycle.

This week in our Home Town Spotlight series we head to St. George Township, just west of Duelm, and see the unusual but historic Cota Round Barns.

It will be a slower season for road construction in Benton County after three of their scheduled projects are being delayed.

Do you know any women who are a Benton County resident, have dedicated time, effort and energy to their community through family, work or volunteering?