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 throughout Benton County Thursday. The Benton County Sheriff's Office will be testing their civil defense sirens at 1:00 p.m.