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Benton County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Benton County, MN.

Results 1 - 20 of 254 in Benton County, MN

  1. County looking into 2 theftsRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | Saint Cloud Times

    Benton County deputies are warning residents to beware of burglaries after two were reported Thursday.

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    Related Topix: Sauk Rapids, MN

  2. Benton County investigates 2 burglariesRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | St. Cloud Times

    Benton County deputies are warning residents to beware of burglaries after two were reported Thursday.

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    Related Topix: Sauk Rapids, MN

  3. Residents' views on property tax spikesRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | St. Cloud Times

    ... have less money for traveling and other expenses. Steve Dancer of Sartell said the taxes on the 230 acres in Benton County's Langola Township that he bought decades ago as an investment have gone up 400 percent in the past eight years, including ...

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    Related Topix: St. Cloud, MN, Sartell, MN, Waite Park, MN

  4. Taxes on rise ... along with ireRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Dec 4 | St. Cloud Times Online

    ... have seen similar increases. Ginger and Bob Johnson were astonished to learn the taxes on their 95 acres in Benton County's Mayhew Lake Township are increasing as much as 175 percent. The Johnsons have an arena where they train horses, but haven't ...

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    Related Topix: Melrose, MN, Stearns County, MN, Sherburne County, MN

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    Thursday Dec 3 | St. Cloud Times

    ... have seen similar increases. Ginger and Bob Johnson were astonished to learn the taxes on their 95 acres in Benton County's Mayhew Lake Township are increasing as much as 175 percent. The Johnsons have an arena where they train horses, but haven't ...

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    Related Topix: Melrose, MN, Stearns County, MN, Sherburne County, MN

  6. Supreme Court ruling may change billing for jail time

    Thursday Dec 3 | St. Cloud Times

    ... for the costs of confinement incurred after conviction, according to court documents. Sherburne, Stearns and Benton county jails have in the past charged inmates for time spent in jail after conviction. County inmates who were convicted and ...

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    Related Topix: Prison, Sherburne County, MN, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Stearns County, MN

  7. High court ruling could change jail billingRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 3 | St. Cloud Times Online

    ... for the costs of confinement incurred after conviction, according to court documents. Sherburne, Stearns and Benton county jails have in the past charged inmates for time spent in jail after conviction. County inmates who were convicted and ...

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    Related Topix: Prison, Sherburne County, MN, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Stearns County, MN

  8. St. Cloud man in Stearns jail on threats chargesRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Saint Cloud Times

    ... Stearns County Jail. He has been charged with felony terroristic threats and a fifth-degree assault case from Benton County. Bail for that charge was set at $6,000, according to jail records.

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    Related Topix: St. Cloud, MN, Stearns County, MN

  9. Man jailed on terroristic threats chargeRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 2 | St. Cloud Times Online

    ... Stearns County Jail. He has been charged with felony terroristic threats and a fifth-degree assault case from Benton County. Bail for that charge was set at $6,000, according to jail records.

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    Related Topix: St. Cloud, MN, Stearns County, MN

  10. Salvation Army to add 14 more bedsRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 1 | St. Cloud Times Online

    The Salvation Army in St. Cloud will open up 14 more beds by early January, thanks to new sources of funding from private investors and the United Way of Central Minnesota.

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    Related Topix: St. Cloud, MN, Stearns County, MN

  11. Our view: Hearings give you one last venting on tax billRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 1 | St. Cloud Times Online

    ... explanation for your 2010 county tax bill, by all means, attend your public hearing today or Thursday. Benton County's hearing will be at 7 tonight in the board room of the Courthouse, 531 Dewey St., Foley. Stearns County's hearing is at 6 tonight ...

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    Related Topix: Stearns County, MN

  12. Salvation Army to add 14 more bedsRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 1 | Saint Cloud Times

    The Salvation Army in St. Cloud will open up 14 more beds by early January, thanks to new sources of funding from private investors and the United Way of Central Minnesota.

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    Related Topix: St. Cloud, MN, Stearns County, MN

  13. Benton County 4-H ambassadors rake leaves for those in needRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Nov 30 | St. Cloud Times Online

    Recently the Benton County 4-H ambassadors have been living out the "hand to larger service" and "my community" portions of the 4-H pledge.

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  14. Residents have chance to talk taxesRead the original story

    Monday Nov 30 | St. Cloud Times Online

    ... budget that cuts spending by 13 percent. The county's tax levy would increase 4.5 percent to $67.7 million. Benton County's hearing will be 7 p.m. Tuesday in the board room of the Courthouse, 531 Dewey St., Foley. Benton County officials are ...

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    Related Topix: Stearns County, MN, St. Cloud, MN, Foley, MN

  15. Bell ringers, greeters, helpers neededRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 29 | Saint Cloud Times

    United Way Volunteer Central connects people with volunteer opportunities. Call United Way of Central Minnesota at 252-0227 or visit www.unitedwayhelps.org . Blood donors needed: The American Red Cross needs blood donors to help treat people with cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell anemia and other illnesses.

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    Related Topix: St. Cloud, MN

  16. Public can join flood planningRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 29 | Saint Cloud Times

    Federal and state officials will host an open house to discuss flood risks and new floodplain maps for Benton County at 5 p.m. Dec.

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, FEMA, US News, Real Estate, Weather

  17. Wireless company aims for nicheRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Nov 29 | St. Cloud Times Online

    ... he said. He also said it's common to lack access to wireless network coverage - particularly in southeastern Benton County and northeastern Sherburne County. "I think it's really great for people who don't have a solution," Kangas said. "It allows ...

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    Related Topix: Wireless, Emerging Technology, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Stearns County, MN, St. Cloud, MN

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    Sunday Nov 29 | St. Cloud Times

    ... he said. He also said it's common to lack access to wireless network coverage - particularly in southeastern Benton County and northeastern Sherburne County. 'I think it's really great for people who don't have a solution,' Kangas said. 'It allows ...

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    Related Topix: Wireless, Emerging Technology, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Stearns County, MN, St. Cloud, MN

  19. 96 vehicles stopped in area enforcementRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | St. Cloud Times

    ... evening of Nov. 21. The C.R.A.S.H. Task Force focused on Benton Drive from U.S. Highway 10 in Sauk Rapids to Benton County Road 29 in Sartell and used lighted traffic control signals to warn motorists. As a result, 96 vehicles were stopped, and 19 ...

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    Related Topix: Sauk Rapids, MN, Sartell, MN

  20. 96 vehicles stopped in Benton Drive enforcementRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | St. Cloud Times

    ... evening of Nov. 21. The C.R.A.S.H. Task Force focused on Benton Drive from U.S. Highway 10 in Sauk Rapids to Benton County Road 29 in Sartell and used lighted traffic control signals to warn motorists. As a result, 96 vehicles were stopped, and 19 ...

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    Related Topix: Sauk Rapids, MN, Sartell, MN