The annual Truth in Taxation hearing is one of the final stages of setting the annual county budget. See the budget presentation reviewed at the hearing Monday night. Read More ...

Have you purchased or moved into a property in the past year? Contact your county assessor to file a homestead application if you or a qualifying relative occupy the property as a homestead on or before Dec. 1, 2019. Read More ...

The Public Health Divisions of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties are collaborating on workplace wellness. Tri Wellness at Work is a tri-county initiative to engage in planning, assessing, and implementing a workplace wellness program. Read More ...

The County Recorder's Office will be open in the evening once in November and once in December for anyone who can't get to the Government Center during business hours to get a passport. This is for first-time passport applicants only. Read More...

The U.S. Census Bureau needs employees to help conduct the 2020 Census. Numerous positions are available with pay rates ranging from $16/hour to $22/hr. Read More ...