Helpful Information
ATTENTION CITY OF BENSON RESIDENTS
WATER TOWER REHAB INFORMATION
The water tower is now 25 years old, and needs rehabilitation. The water tower will be thoroughly cleaned inside, with the outside getting a new look!
In order to clean the inside, the water must be drained from the tower. Fortunately, the City has a water storage facility and will be able to continue water service during the rehabilitation process.
This is where we need your help. The City of Benson will be implementing water restrictions. The project will be taking place from early May into early August. Without the storage capacity of the water tower, we are asking for your cooperation with conserving water and asking residents to limit water usage.
We are asking that watering of lawns, gardens and plants be done between the hours of 9 p.m.-7 a.m., with odd numbered houses to water on odd days of the month and even numbered houses to water on even days.
Please limit any unnecessary water usage. If we are unable to produce enough water for essential use, a watering ban may have to be implemented.
For updates and notices on this project, watch this website, the City’s Facebook account, download our GoGov App and the Swift County Monitor News.
The City of Benson appreciates your cooperation during the rehabilitation of our water tower
BENSON COMMUNITY CENTER WALKING HOURS 6:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOLIDAYS OR WHEN THE CENTER IS RENTED
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Benson Event Calendar
Find out what's happening in Benson!
🌟 Hosting a Public Event in Benson? Let Us Help You Promote It! 🌟
Are you planning a community event that’s open to the public and want help spreading the word? The City of Benson now has a Community Event Facebook Post Request Form to make it easy for local organizations to submit event details for possible promotion on the City’s Facebook page!
✅ Eligible Events Include:
✔️ Community events open to the public
✔️ Fundraisers, festivals, educational workshops, parades, etc.
❌ We’re not able to promote:
✖️ Commercial sales or garage sales
✖️ Private events (like weddings, showers, reunions)
✖️ Political endorsements or business advertisements
📋 What You’ll Need to Provide:
- Event name, date, time, and location
- A short event description or social media-ready post text
- Your organization’s name and contact info
- Optional event graphic or image
👉 Submit your event request at least 7 days before your desired posting date.
📝 Fill out the form online here: Community Event Application
📄 Or pick up a paper copy at:
Benson City Hall – 1410 Kansas Avenue, Benson, MN
Cemetery Policies
For Information on the Cemetery Policies, please click here.
Gopher State Locate
If you are planning to dig in your yard, remember to call GOPHER STATE LOCATE to locate utilities on your property. One easy call is all it takes. Dial 811. That's it! Gopher State Locate notifies all utilities of your dig project to help you avoid a costly interruption of services to your home.
SEASONAL NOTICES
CITY COMPOST SITE
The City compost site is a place where Benson residents may dispose of yard waste. It is located west of the Street Department on the west end of Kansas Avenue and 22nd Street South.
There is an area marked for grass clippings and another area marked for branches. We ask you PLEASE TAKE YOUR GARBAGE BAGS WITH YOU when you leave, or dispose of them in the garbage can provided at the site. The plastic bags do not decompose into the soil. Because of illegal dumping at the site, the City now has surveillance cameras at the compost site.
The City of Benson is pleased to offer this service and appreciates your cooperation at the City compost site.
