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Swift County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Swift County, MN.

Results 1 - 20 of 45 in Swift County, MN

  1. Benson man gets three years in drive-by shootingRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Echo Press

    ... and $500 in fines, according to Harry Hohman, assistant county attorney. As part of a plea agreement reached in Swift County District Court, two additional felony charges, for second-degree assault and possession of a pistol or assault weapon after ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Benson, MN, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  2. Benson man gets three years in drive-by shootingRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Echo Press

    ... and $500 in fines, according to Harry Hohman, assistant county attorney. As part of a plea agreement reached in Swift County District Court, two additional felony charges, for second-degree assault and possession of a pistol or assault weapon after ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Benson, MN, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  3. Man gets three years in drive-by shootingRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Morris Tribune

    ... and $500 in fines, according to Harry Hohman, assistant county attorney. As part of a plea agreement reached in Swift County District Court, two additional felony charges, for second-degree assault and possession of a pistol or assault weapon after ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Benson, MN, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  4. Benson Man Allegedly Punches Officer Responding to Drug Overdose Call

    Friday Dec 18 | KSAX

    ... the front yard. "The confrontation spilled out in front of the house and into the street. It continued until a Swift County Deputy got there," said Jambor. According to Jambor the deputy warned Cox to stop resisting several times before deploying a ...

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  5. Benson Man Allegedly Punches Officer Responding to Drug Overdose CallRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Dec 17 | KSAX

    ... the front yard. "The confrontation spilled out in front of the house and into the street. It continued until a Swift County Deputy got there," said Jambor. According to Jambor the deputy warned Cox to stop resisting several times before deploying a ...

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  6. Benson man faces charges after hitting copRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Morris Tribune

    ... for backup and an ambulance. The struggle continued and the men ended up on the front lawn of the home, where a Swift County Sheriffa TMs deputy arrived to assist. The officers deployed a Taser to gain control of the man. The man was taken by ...

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    Related Topix: Benson, MN

  7. Swift County buys land in Pope County for gravelRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 5 | Morris Tribune

    BENSON a ' Swift County will spend $430,000 to purchase 160 acres of land that will be mined for gravel and used for county highway projects.

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    Related Topix: Pope County, MN, Benson, MN

  8. Swift County buys land in Pope County for gravelRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 5 | Morris Tribune

    BENSON a ' Swift County will spend $430,000 to purchase 160 acres of land that will be mined for gravel and used for county highway projects.

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    Related Topix: Pope County, MN, Benson, MN

  9. High-speed escape near Benson foiled but police get their man

    Thursday Dec 3 | TwinCities.com

    ... one day later. Charles William Skaife, 49, of Benson, entered not guilty pleas during appearances last week in Swift County District Court in Benson. He faces felony charges of assault - second-degree with a motor vehicle for a Nov. 14 incident at ...

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    Related Topix: Benson, MN, Minneapolis, MN, Starbuck, MN

  10. Appleton man and juvenile arrested for series of burglariesRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 3 | Morris Tribune

    ... on conditions after posting $4,500 bail, according to court records. The Appleton Police were assisted by the Swift County Sheriff's Department and the Minnesota State Patrol. A portion of North Munsterman was blocked off and traffic routed to ...

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    Related Topix: Appleton, MN

  11. Grateful European tending to local soldier's graveRead the original story

    Nov 13, 2009 | Morris Tribune

    ... while making another air invasion in Holland with the paratroopers that he met his death. Carter was born in Swift County, near Benson, but moved with his family to a farm in Barsness Township in Pope County, near Barsness Church. Prior to entering ...

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    Related Topix: Pope County, MN, Glenwood, MN, Benson, MN

  12. Swift County will seek legislative clarification of mini truck lawRead the original story

    Nov 10, 2009 | Morris Tribune

    What started out as a seemingly simple request to allow mini trucks to travel on Swift County roads could end up back in the lap of state legislators.

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    Related Topix: Benson, MN, Willmar, MN

  13. Geothermal firm helps warm a cool economyRead the original story

    Nov 3, 2009 | Morris Tribune

    ... to Appleton for its manufacturing has much to do with previous community support in Appleton and the rest of Swift County. The support helped make it possible for Econar to build a 19,050-square-foot addition to its facility. The company moved into ...

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    Related Topix: Appleton, MN, Elk River, MN

  14. Appleton geothermal firm helps warm cool economy in western MinnesotaRead the original story

    Nov 2, 2009 | INFORUM

    ... to turn to Appleton for its manufacturing has much to do with previous community support in Appleton and Swift County. The support helped make it possible for Econar to build a 19,050-square-foot addition to its facility. Overholser founded Econar ...

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    Related Topix: Appleton, MN

  15. Man enters plea in Swift County drive-by shootingRead the original story

    Oct 29, 2009 | Morris Tribune

    ... Benson mana TMs home and attempting to run the man over with a vehicle. As part of a plea agreement reached in Swift County District Court, two additional felony charges, for second-degree assault and possession of a pistol or assault weapon after ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  16. For Swift County VSO, a firsthand perspectiveRead the original story

    Oct 16, 2009 | Morris Tribune

    Fresh from a deployment near Iraq, Dave Barrett is back at his job helping Swift County veterans apply for benefit programs.

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    Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs

  17. Auto dealer seeks ordinances to allow mini trucks on local roadsRead the original story

    Oct 13, 2009 | Morris Tribune

    Kentt Habben is hoping his new line of mini trucks is a big seller in Swift County.

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    Related Topix: Auto Dealers, Kandiyohi County, MN, Willmar, MN

  18. Steve Kufrin: His life's work was for the birdsRead the original story

    Sep 21, 2009 | StarTribune

    ... a five-year battle with brain cancer. He was 66. A onetime sports editor, columnist and photographer for the Swift County Monitor-News in his hometown of Benson, Minn., Kufrin also was the longtime editor of the Minnesota Waterfowl Association ...

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    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  19. Steve Kufrin: His life's work was for the birdsRead the original story

    Sep 21, 2009 | Dennis Anderson

    ... a five-year battle with brain cancer. He was 66. A onetime sports editor, columnist and photographer for the Swift County Monitor-News in his hometown of Benson, Minn., Kufrin also was the longtime editor of the Minnesota Waterfowl Association ...

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    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  20. Stu's Hunt Down: Jerry Koosman

    Sep 4, 2009 | Star Tribune

    ... Appleton, Minnesota . A mere half-hour drive from Ortonville, Appleton is considered by some to be the Paris of Swift County. Claim to Fame, Everywhere Else: made his mark with the New York Mets and was a key part of the Miracle Mets of 1969. ...

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    Related Topix: Appleton, MN, Ortonville, MN