City Council Meetings can be accessed remotely!
To join via internet: Click Here
To Join via telephone: Dial 1-425-436-6384  Access Code: 457987#. Press #6 to mute & un-mute your device

 THE BENSON ARMORY IS OPEN FOR WALKING! WALKING HOURS ARE 7 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOLIDAYS 

 
Proposed Mixed Use Zoning

Helpful Information

 
WHERE TO PARK WHEN IT SNOWS
2" or more of snowfall:
* Parking prohibited on Streets between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
*Parking prohibited on Avenues between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
*NO RESTRICTIONS from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
*Parking is permitted in public parking lots during SNOW EMERGENCIES.
QUESTIONS? Call the Benson Police Department at 320-843-4790

2024 ELECTIONS
2024 Will be a busy year for elections. 
Offices up for election are U.S. President, U.S. Senate & Representatives, State Representatives and Judicial seats.  For the City of Benson the Mayor and two Council seats are up for election on the City Council. 
Two election dates to know are the August  13 Primary and General Election Day November 5, 2024.
 
Watch for more information on the 2024 Elections!

 


CITY LOTS FOR SALE

Click the link for more information

City Infill Lot Program


 

SUMMER HELP WANTED

Click the link for a list of job opportunities! 

Summer Help Wanted


 

Are you new to the City of Benson? Click here to fill out a new customer application for utility service. 

Are you moving? Click here to fill out a customer move out application to cancel your utility service.


 Please help us by reporting any street lights that are not working properly. Click here to report any issues you have noticed. 


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Benson Event Calendar

Find out what's happening in Benson!

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Cemetery Policies

For Information on the Cemetery Policies, please click here.

Gopher State

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.

 

 

 

 

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CITY COMPOST PILE SITE

 
 Spring and summer yard work is here! Please note the following information pertaining to the City of Benson residential compost site.
The City compost site is located at Kansas Avenue west and 22nd Street South. There are two areas to dump your clean-up debris.
There is a grass clipping side (grass clippings, leaves, light garden debris), and a tree branch side. Please DO NOT leave your clippings in plastic bags. Empty them into the pile. You can reuse your bag, or there is a garbage can provided to throw the bags in if you prefer.
There is also an area for tree branches. Please make sure the branches are no longer than 5 feet in length. No garbage is accepted at the site.
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Utility Rebates

Click here for information on rebates and energy saving tips for your home or business.

 

$50 Electric Vehicle Survey