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| | History of Benson, MN Area |
 | | During the same period there were sold in Benson almost one and one-half million feet of lumber, 1,260,000 shingles, 170,000 laths, 380 reapers, mowers and harvesters, 240 seeders, 10 threshing machines, 160 plows, 137 wagons and 61 sulky hay racks. |
 | | Benson's Kid Day began in 1930 by local merchants who handed out candy treats to area children and formed a parade consisting of the boys dress as hobos and girls pushing their doll buggies. |
 | | The History of Benson tells the story of pioneer life, of hard working people, and of a community which endeavors to meet their needs, a community of people working together to create the quality of life they truly cherish. |
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