Benson County rewards residents with expansive skies, close-knit towns, and ready access to big-water recreation. The county seat, Minnewaukan, anchors daily life with civic amenities, while the nearby community of Fort Totten offers deep cultural roots and a living sense of history. Outdoor lovers gravitate to the shoreline of Devils Lake for boating, birding, and renowned angling; the surrounding landscape includes the rolling oak woodlands and wildlife overlooks of White Horse Hill National Game Preserve and the story-rich barracks, school, and parade grounds at the impeccably interpreted Fort Totten State Historic Site. The sovereign community of the Spirit Lake Nation adds year-round cultural events, arts, and athletics that weave throughout the county.
Families appreciate practical advantages: shorter commutes, room to roam, and schools that know students by name. Higher education and workforce training are within easy reach at Lake Region State College, and the lake’s reputation for trophy catches is well documented by the state’s Devils Lake walleye fishery. Weekends often mean a quick drive to trails, boat launches, and campgrounds at Grahams Island State Park, with broader shopping and services available in neighboring Ramsey County.
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