Monthly Archives: January 2012

Old Benson Photos & Videos Wanted!

To commemorate the past 125 years, we are collecting vintage photos and videos of Benson’s past. If you have images of the buildings, people and/or places from 1887 through 1990, please share them with us! We’ll make digital copies and

Posted in Benson in the News, Events, History, Neighborhood

New Entrance to Downtown Benson

Posted in Business, Neighborhood, Safety, Shopping

New Streetlights Coming to Downtown Benson

A representative from the Benson Business Improvement District reported Tuesday that Maple Street in downtown Benson will have new streetlights installed, probably in March. The acorn-style glass finial features energy-efficient lighting. More details below: General Description Street lights provide ambient

Posted in Business, Dining, Safety, Shopping

Quasquicentennial

Quasquicentennial (Noun) [kwos-kwi-sen-ten-ee-uhl] quas·qui·cen·ten·ni·al 1) 125th anniversary. 2) A celebration to mark such an anniversary.

Posted in Events

Louis Market Closing

City Councilman Pete Festersen shot us this message about Louis Market: I’ve been in contact with a part owner of the property several times in the last few weeks.  The site is for sale and they are interested in redevelopment

Posted in Benson in the News, Business, Shopping
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