Benton County has a colorful history -- full of pioneerism, early commerce, tragedy and humor. Join WJON's Jim Maurice as he explores the county's past with Benton County Historical Society Executive Director Mary Ostby through a series of online interviews and articles.
We have a follow-up story for you on the community formerly called Briggsville. It was an area along the west side of the Mississippi River once owned by Sauk Rapids.
Way back in the early days of Benton County, before there was a county fair, there were Market Days pretty much in every community and they were wildly popular.