Benton County, MN

Benton County, MN Established in 1849, Benton is one of the original nine Minnesota counties. Cloud metro area, part of which is located in Benton County.

Centrally located in the heart of the state, Benton County enjoys the best of both rural and urban worlds. Our residents respect and appreciate the serenity of a rural lifestyle and the acres of land which surround the many small towns and cities in the area. Yet we are also able to take advantage of the opportunities and conveniences of the St. In addition, Benton County is situated ideally - one

hour north of the Twin Cities and one hour south of premier lake and resort areas. Our accessibility to regional, national and even international markets is made possible by strong telecommunications and an exceptional transportation network of state and federal highways, interstate, railway systems and a regional airport.

09/02/2026

BEND IN THE RIVER PARK

We will be conducting the prescribed burn in the pine forest area at Bend in the River Park, if the weather conditions are appropriate.

As of now it looks like it will happen between 09/08 and 09/11. During this time, that part of the park will be closed down from the public.

Please give the workers the space they need to do this job in a safe manner.

Benton County is developing a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Plan focused on improving safety on county roads. Th...
08/12/2026

Benton County is developing a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Plan focused on improving safety on county roads. This action plan will guide roadway safety strategies throughout Benton County to make our streets and roads safer for everyone, whether you drive, walk, bike, roll, or take transit.

The SS4A Plan will identify a prioritized list of safety improvement projects based on data and stakeholder input. Benton County will prioritize and secure funding for implementing safety projects.

To complete the survey, please follow:

In addition to the data analysis, this public input will help identify the priority locations for Benton County to implement future safety improvement projects. Please note that this safety action plan is limited to the paved County Road network and intersections with at least one paved county road....

08/12/2026
Minnesotans love our boating and fishing season. Don’t ruin it by releasing your unwanted bait in the lakes and rivers.D...
07/28/2026

Minnesotans love our boating and fishing season. Don’t ruin it by releasing your unwanted bait in the lakes and rivers.

Don't Release Bait and Pets - YouTube Link

We love our lakes. What we don't love are are invasive species. Min...

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531 Dewey Street
Foley, MN
56329

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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