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Benson appointed to Extension committee

February 10, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

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O Christmas Tree: Deck the halls with boughs of metal

December 21, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

Judy and Jon Benson’s Christmas tree doesn’t have any tinsel. The light that illuminates it comes from below, not from individual lights on its branches. But it’s still got plenty of sparkle.
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Benson, Nobles County receive state awards

December 5, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Nobles County Commissioner David Benson was honored with the President’s Award earlier this week at the Minnesota Association of Counties annual meeting in St. Cloud. Continue Reading

Propane distributors across the area are in the planning stages to combat the loss of access to a major pipeline

December 3, 2012 in West Central Tribune

BENSON Propane distributors serving west central Minnesota have until sometime in 2014 to find other sources for the fuel they now obtain from a pipeline with a terminal in Benson.
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West central MInn. law officers cite 75 for no seat belt during Click It campaign

November 5, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WILLMAR Area law enforcement officers cited 75 people for seat belt violations during the extra Click It or Ticket enforcement patrols from Oct. 12 to 26 in Swift and Kandiyohi counties. Continue Reading

Letter: Re-elect Benson to Nobles County board

November 2, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

After reading Teresa Widboom’s letter to the editor, I feel the need to respond. My support goes with Dave Benson, Matt Widboom’s opponent. Continue Reading

Benson, Minn., bakery celebrates 80 years

October 9, 2012 in West Central Tribune

For 80 years the Johannessen family has made no secret of the Benson Bakery’s most important recipe. Its recipe for business success is on always on display in the very front of its downtown store. Bakery treats as appealing to the eyes as they are to the palate fill the front counters and shelves, where employees who treat the bakery as if it were their own stand ready to help.
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Benson one of four Minn. cities to get DEED grants

October 4, 2012 in Morris Sun Tribune

The city of Benson is one of four Minnesota cities that will share $1.29 million in state grant money to clean-up blighted sites for redevelopment that will create a total of 1,000 new jobs.

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Buckle Up: Seat belt patrols coming in Minnesota, Kandiyohi, Swift counties

October 3, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WILLMAR Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota, including those in Kandiyohi and Swift counties, are planning extra seat belt patrols between Oct. 12 and 26 to encourage motorists to buckle up. Continue Reading

Tennis: Minnewaska now 6-1 with win over Benson

September 11, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

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