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Benton County 4-H at State Knowledge Bowl
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (244+ words) During the Minnesota 4-H State Knowledge Bowl held at Sauk Rapids High School, Benton County 4-H Ambassadors and Camp Counselors turned a busy day of competition into a successful fundraising effort. With 118 teams competing from across the state, the event…...
STEM Night in Big Lake is well attended
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (406+ words) STEM Night at Liberty Elementary in Big Lake on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 saw 1, 212 people attend. The guests moved throughout the school to be entertained, view raptors in person, meet community partners, drive robots, and celebrate STEM education. Liberty Principal Jona Deaval…...
A visit to the food shelf is a learning experience
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (269+ words) Mrs. Windsperger's fourth-grade class took a walk from their classroom at Big Lake's Independence Elementary on May 14," to the Big Lake Food Shelf to take what they had learned in the classroom into the real world." The event, which ran…...
Benton County 4-H volunteers receive statewide recognition
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (264+ words) Two Benton County 4-H volunteers have been recognized through the Minnesota 4-H statewide volunteer recognition program for their outstanding service and impact on youth. Amy Kleine and Karen Sakry were honored through the Northern Lights Honors Program, which recognizes volunteers…...