News Release: Benton County Access Restrictions Remain in Place

NEWS RELEASE

Public Access Restrictions Remain in Place at Benton County

April 2, 2020

The Governor’s “Stay at Home” Executive Order exempted most all functions of County government. Benton County remains open for business but a...

Public Works/Highway Department Advertisement for Bids - Gravel Crushing

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Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. CST on April 24, 2020, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Nadean Inman, Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for ...

Public Works/Highway Department Advertisement for Bids - Various Locations (Pavement Markings)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. CST on April 24, 2020, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Nadean Inman, Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for ...

Public Works/Highway Department Advertisement for Bids - Bituminous Surfacing (Various Locations)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. CST on April 24, 2020, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Nadean Inman, Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for the bitumi...

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NEWS RELEASE:

State Emergency Operations Center Hotline for Questions about the Governor’s Stay at Home Order

March 26th, 2020

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) has established a hotline for questions about Governor Walz’ "...

Jail Visiting News Release

NEWS RELEASE

Benton County Jail Visiting Suspended Until May 1st

March 23, 2020

Effective immediately, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office has suspended in-person jail visiting through May 1^st. Questions can be directed to 320.968.7201.

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News Release: Benton County Access Restrictions March 23, 2020

NEWS RELEASE

“All Benton County Facilities Now Under Limited Access”

March 23, 2020

Effective immediately, access to the Benton County Courts Facility is limited to appointment only. This restriction affects Court Administration, County A...

Public Works/Highway Department Advertisement for Bids CSAH 2 & CSAH 12

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. CST on April 10, 2020, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Nadean Inman, Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for ...

Public Works/Highway Department Advertisement for Bids CSAH 4, 6, & 8

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. CST on April 10, 2020, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Nadean Inman, Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for ...

NEWS RELEASE: New Access Restrictions to Benton County Facilities

NEWS RELEASE

March 19, 2020

New Access Restrictions to Benton County Facilities

Benton County government remains open to serve our residents during this public health emergency. However, we are restricting public access in certain areas. The County urges cus...

IF YOU ARE SICK WITH RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS…

If you are sick with respiratory symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, etc.) stay home for at least 7 days, and for 3 days with no fever or improvement of other symptoms, whichever is longer.

If you know you were exposed to COVID-19 and feel healthy, stay h...

Human Services Restricting Client Access at Foley and East St. Cloud

NEWS RELEASE

“Benton County Human Services Restricting Client Access

at Foley and East St. Cloud Locations”

March 18, 2020

Effective Thursday, March 19^th at 8:00 a.m. Benton County will not permit client access to its Human Services facili...

MDH issues updated guidance on COVID-19 testing criteria

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the state is forced to make adjustments to its testing criteria to focus on the highest priority specimens, including hospit...

Benton County DMV in Foley Closed

NEWS RELEASE

“Benton County DMV in Foley Closed”

March 18, 2020

Benton County’s DMV Office in Foley is closed until further notice.  This includes drivers licenses, tabs, plates and vehicle title work. &nb...

Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Benton County

Public Health

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Minnesota health officials confirm case of novel coronavirus in Benton County

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed a presumptive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Benton County. The individual i...

Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease that was first detected in China on December 31, 2019 and has now been detected in almost 90 locations internationally, including in the United States. While many cases may be mild to moderate w...

Spring 2020 Road Restrictions

NEWS RELEASE

March 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Spring Road Restrictions

Spring Road Weight Restrictions will go into effect on Benton County Highways starting Monday, March 9 at 12:01 a.m. (overnight). These restrictions, which protect our roadways, will re...

Census

Every 10 years, the U.S Census Bureau is responsible for conducting the nationwide census. While the next census will be taken in 2020, the Census Bureau is already recruiting to fill important temporary positions. Apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs. #20...

Notice of Bridge Closure

The Benton County Highway Department is today closing a township road bridge due to safety concerns. The bridge is located on 105th St NE in Maywood Township between County Road 67 and County State-Aid Highway 7. To see the full article click here:&nb...

IF YOU ARE SICK WITH RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS…

If you are sick with respiratory symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, etc.) stay home for at least 7 days, and for 3 days with no fever or improvement of other symptoms, whichever is longer.

If you know you were exposed to COVID-19 and feel healthy, stay h...

MDH issues updated guidance on COVID-19 testing criteria

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the state is forced to make adjustments to its testing criteria to focus on the highest priority specimens, including hospit...

Minnesota health officials confirm case of novel coronavirus in Benton County

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed a presumptive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Benton County. The individual is a resident of Benton County who is in their 50’s. That is all the information we have at this time.

We a...