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09/30/2026 · Swift County
The Three-Breath Buffer That Keeps Your Day From Driving You
Before you answer the annoying email, open the news, or say yes on autopilot, try creating a tiny pause. Three deliberate breaths can give you back the choice you thought you’d lost.
The Bird That Keeps Singing: Emily Dickinson’s Small, Stubborn Hope
Emily Dickinson gives hope feathers, a perch, and one remarkable habit: it sings without asking for anything in return. Read this tiny poem today when you need courage that doesn’t make a speech.
09/30/2026
Seneca on the Trouble We Invent Before Anything Happens
A Roman philosopher had a sharp diagnosis for modern anxiety: the mind is often more inventive in anticipation than reality ever gets the chance to be.
09/30/2026
The National Ear: Washington Keeps Betting on the Last Minute
Congress still treats deadlines like personality tests, while families and employers absorb the cost of political theater. Meanwhile, regulators and courts keep writing the rules that will shape the next decade.
09/30/2026
The Museum Audio Guide Deserves a Standing Ovation
Forget the blockbuster exhibition for a moment. The most underrated performer in any museum is the little plastic rectangle whispering historical gossip directly into your ear.
09/30/2026
Lanesboro, Minnesota: The Bike Trail Town That Forgot to Be Boring
Follow the Root River into southeastern Minnesota for limestone bluffs, a walkable main street, and a breakfast plate that justifies the entire drive. Lanesboro is small enough to understand in one afternoon and strange enough to keep you poking around until dinner.
09/30/2026
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View allBenson Library Offers Weekly Story Time for Kids
Join us at the Benson Public Library for our weekly Children's Story Time! This engaging session is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes that promote early literacy skills. Story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the children's section of the library. It's a wonderful way to foster a love of reading in your little ones. No registration is required.
Benson Farmers Market Kicks Off Season May 4th
The Benson Farmers Market will officially open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Located in downtown Benson, the market will feature a variety of local vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more. The market will be open every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM through October 26th, 2024. Come support your local farmers and artisans!
Benson City Council to Meet April 16th
The City of Benson City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda will include regular business, any new business brought before the council, and opportunities for public comment. All meetings are open to the public.
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