#BensonCounty
LightNews LightNews
citizenptnewsnd.bsky.social
The impending departure of the Lake Region Health Unit director has sparked urgent calls for improved communication and leadership stability from local commissioners.

Click to read more!

#BensonCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #TransparencyInGovernance #BensonCountyHealthUnit #LeadershipChange
Commissioners seek better reporting as Lake Region Health Unit director prepares to leave
The Lake Region Health Unit director will depart in January; commissioners raised concerns about recent turmoil at the unit and asked HR and unit leadership for clearer, more frequent reporting while HR leads an internal review.
citizenportal.ai
September 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
citizenptnewsnd.bsky.social
Benson County's 911 budget faces a staggering shortfall as partner counties pull out, raising urgent questions about the future of emergency services.

Get the details!

#BensonCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #CommunityResilience #BudgetTransparency #PublicSafety #BensonCountyLawEnforcement
Commissioners flag 911 funding shortfall as partners leave LEC; staff to circulate updated budget numbers
County leaders heard that Benson County's 911 revenue is about $76,000 a year while maintenance costs for service were cited at roughly $181,911, prompting questions about sustainability if partner counties withdraw from the Law Enforcement Center (LEC).
citizenportal.ai
September 16, 2026 at 8:23 PM
citizenptnewsnd.bsky.social
Benson County takes a bold step by implementing a one-year moratorium on data-processing centers to address crucial zoning and environmental concerns!

Learn more here

#BensonCounty #ND #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #DataCenterMoratorium
Benson County adopts one-year moratorium on data-processing centers after county briefing
Benson County commissioners voted to adopt a 12-month moratorium on data-processing centers after a presentation from Aaron Burst of the Association of Counties about zoning, power and water concerns, and revenue examples from other North Dakota counties.
citizenportal.ai
August 6, 2026 at 3:42 AM
dhnlov.bsky.social
www.wwnytv.com/2025/07/31/c...

#NorthDakota
#BensonCounty

Chief Deputy Arrsted

Probably another jagoff that won't serve any time, but at least he's in jail now.
Chief deputy accused of arresting people on tribal lands, sexually harassing coworkers and other crimes
A chief deputy is facing numerous charges in Benson County, including tampering with public records and sexual harassment.
www.wwnytv.com
August 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM