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.

Benton County Rural Amnesty Day - Saturday, June 13th, 2026, from 7am - 2pm! Held at the Benton County Highway Departmen...
06/10/2026

Benton County Rural Amnesty Day - Saturday, June 13th, 2026, from 7am - 2pm!

Held at the Benton County Highway Department, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley.

Now that summer is here, many people are getting around Benton County in different ways and spending more time outdoors....
06/09/2026

Now that summer is here, many people are getting around Benton County in different ways and spending more time outdoors. As you travel throughout the county, we encourage you to share those experiences in Benton County’s Safe Streets and Roads for All survey and comment map. Share your input here: https://bentoncountyss4a.com/

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.

Please visit our website https://www.co.benton.mn.us/871/Safe-Streets-and-Roads-for-All-SS4A to learn more about this program.

Provide your input through our online survey and public comment map ( https://bentoncountyss4a.com/ ) to let us know about your experience across the Benton County roadway network. The survey and comment map are open now and will close in fall of 2026.

Don’t flush your unwanted pets into Minnesota Lakes and Rivers. It is illegal and poses serious threats to our water qua...
06/04/2026

Don’t flush your unwanted pets into Minnesota Lakes and Rivers. It is illegal and poses serious threats to our water quality and ecosystems.

Goldfish, often illegally introduced by well-meaning pet owners, ar...

05/13/2026

“Upcoming Benton County Road Projects for 2026”
With the arrival of Spring, Benton County will kick off several major roads' projects. The 2026 road program includes a new roundabout, bridge replacement and other pavement improvement projects. Total project costs are estimated at $8 million, funded with a combination of State Aid Highway funds, federal highway funds, County local option sales tax and County wheelage tax.

To view the full news release, please click the following link:

05/08/2026

Just a friendly reminder;

Property taxes are due May 15th, 2026.

Address

531 Dewey Street
Foley, MN
56329

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13209685000

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