News & Media

RibFest Volunteers Needed!

BENCHS has been asked to provide volunteers for the 25th Annual RibFest, August 3-6, 2023! The four-day fest will once again feature the best ribs from across the country and the finest in regional and national musical entertainment. It will take many hands to make this year's RibFest another success...

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Annual Plant Sale – June 3rd

Is your garden or greenhouse overflowing and you're looking to share some of your green-thumb goodness? BENCHS can help by accepting plant donations of all kinds! Annuals...perennials...vegetables...house plants ~ we'll take 'em! And then you can come back on June 3rd for our annual Spring Plant Sale to find new...

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New Animal Care Manager at BENCHS

In mid-January, the Board successfully filled the Animal Care Manager position with Lauren Wensmann. Lauren has volunteered with different rescue organizations, providing transportation, foster coordination and fostering cats and kittens. Lauren graduated from University of Minnesota-Crookston with a degree in Animal Science. She has experience with different humane societies and...

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Pins 4 Paws Raises Funds for BENCHS

BENCHS held it's Pins 4 Paws Bowling Fundraiser again this March! Pins 4 Paws began as a fundraiser in memory of Jerry Wegmann, a BENCHS fan. Jerry Wegman was a dedicated volunteer at BENCHS and on the building committee for our current building. Jerry passed away unexpectedly in 2016. Ten teams...

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