(KNSI) – Even though we are in the dead of winter in central Minnesota, it’s never too soon to start planning for summer.
The Benton County Fair announced its 110th annual event will take place Tuesday, August 1st, through Sunday, August 6th. The yearly get-together features Bingo, 4-H contests, fried food, grandstand events, live animals, music and rides on the Midway.
The Benton County Fair is held at the fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids.
___
Copyright 2023 Leighton Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be broadcast, published, redistributed, or rewritten in any way without consent.
Minnesota GOP Delegation Renews Data Request on Election Errors
(KNSI) - The Minnesota GOP Congressional Delegation is once again demanding answers from Secretary of State Steve Simon over issues in November's state legislative races. The most famous is District 54A, where Scott County officials have admitted tha...
1h ago
Ice Conditions To Be Tested By Warm Weather
(KNSI) - Rain and warm temperatures will dominate late December for the second straight year. The National Weather Service Twin Cities Office forecasts high temperatures in the upper 30s from Thursday through Sunday. Rainfall totals could be over a t...
30m ago
'Livers of the river': Feds propose designating rivers as critical habitat for freshwater mussels
Freshwater mussels were once abundant throughout Minnesota’s waterways. But their populations have declined due to habitat loss, pollution, dam construction and competition from invasive species.
2h ago
Minn. Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump
Ken Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee.
2h ago