SWIFT COUNTY MN

General Info

Once home to Indian tribes, Swift County was established in 1870 and named in honor of Minnesota Governor Henry A. Swift. Settlers were attracted to the fertile farmland and Benson was selected as the county seat. A courthouse was constructed in 1897 that was declared a national historic site in 1976. By 1900 Swift County’s population had reached 13,503 and had grown to 15,837 by 1950. As industry began to slow, development began to slow. Today Swift County is home to approximately 10,823 residents.

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what County has to offer

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

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CITIES

Cities In Swift County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

Appleton
Benson
Clontarf
Danvers
De Graff
Holloway
Kerkhoven
Murdock

Townships

Appleton Township
Benson Township
Camp Lake Township
Cashel Township
Clontarf Township
Dublin Township
Edison Township
Fairfield Township
Hayes Township
Hegbert Township
Kerkhoven Township

Kildare Township
Marysland Township
Moyer Township
Pillsbury Township
Shible Township
Six Mile Grove Township
Swenoda Township
Tara Township
Torning Township
West Bank Township

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Swift County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

Sno-Rider Fun Run | Ortonville

February

Winterfest | Ortonville
Arctic Open | Ortonville
Whetstone Snowmobile Poker Run | Ortonville

March

St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Benson
Farm, Home & Sports Show | Benson
Sports & Leisure Show | Ortonville

April

Easter Egg Hunt | Benson
Health Gala | Ortonville
Border Walleye Challenge | Ortonville

May

June

July

August

September

All School Reunion | Appleton
Applefest | Appleton
Oak Tree Classic | Ortonville

October

November

December

Holiday Craft Show | Appleton
Santa Visits | Benson
Kids Against Hunger | Ortonville
Santa Days | Ortonville

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Administrator (320) 843-2744
Assessor 842-5891
Attorney 843-2134
Auditor 843-4069
Environmental Services 843-2356

Highway 842-5251
Recorder 843-3377
Sheriff 843-3133
U of M Extension 843-3796
Veterans Services 842-5271

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

ALLEY CAT LANES, INC.

620 Hwy. 75 | Ortonville | (320) 839-7044

APPLETON GOLF CLUB

331 E Wyman Ave. | Appleton | (320) 289-2511

BIG STONE APPLE RANCH

35445 Hwy. 7 | Clinton | (320) 839-2048

BIG STONE CAMP FOR CHRIST

378974 Hwy. 7 | Ortonville | (320) 839-3001

BIG STONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

985 Hwy. 12 | Ortonville | (320) 839-3359

DEMARCE THEATRE

1320 Atlantic Ave. | Benson | (320) 842-6871

GOPHER THEATRE

907 Broadway | Wheaton | (320) 563-0315

GRACEVILLE GOLF CLUB

P.O. Box 2488 | Graceville | (320) 748-7557

GRANT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

211 S 3rd St. | Milbank | (605) 432-6646

J & L BISON RANCH

5650 NW 41st Ave. | Willmar | (320) 235-8465

LAC QUI PARLE MISSION

P.O. Box 303 | Montevideo | (320) 269-7636

LONG LAKE ANTIQUES

8879 Long Lake Rd. | Spicer | (320) 235-1322

MILAN ARV HUS MUSEUM

P.O. Box 18 | Milan | (320) 734-4868

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NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY

323 W Schlieman Ave. | Appleton | (320) 289-1981

ORTONVILLE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

145 Golf Course Rd. | Ortonville | (320) 839-3606

ORTONVILLE SWIMMING POOL

328 Otto Ave. | Ortonville | (320) 839-3426

PINE HILLS GOLF CLUB

14626 Hwy. 15 | Milbank | (605) 432-4124

SWIFT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

2135 Minnesota Ave. | Benson | (320) 843-4467

TRAVERSE COUNTY HISTORICAL
SOCIETY MUSEUM

Hwy. 27 & Trail St. | Wheaton | (320) 563-8520

VALLEY VIEW ANTIQUES

1192 Hwy. 12 | Ortonville | (320) 839-3138

WHEATON COUNTRY CLUB

P.O. Box 885 | Wheaton | (320) 563-4079

WHEATON SWIMMING POOL

S 16th St. & S 2nd Ave. | Wheaton | (320) 563-0649

WHEATON LANES

401 N 5th St. | Wheaton | (320) 563-4333

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.swiftcounty.com/

APPLETON AREA RECREATION PARK

Hwy. 59 | Appleton | (320) 843-5341
Located near Appleton Lake, the Appleton Area Recreation Park features ATV and OHM trails, a practice track, snowmobile trails, motorcycle trails, hiking trails, play areas and picnic areas.

BIG STONE COUNTY TOQUA PARK

1122 6th St. | Graceville | (320) 748-7413
Located near East and West Toqua Lakes, Big Stone County Park features a campground, boat launch, swimming beach, ball fields, golf course, playground equipment, recreational trails and picnic areas.

BIG STONE LAKE STATE PARK

35889 Meadowbrk Rd. | Ortonville | (320) 839-3663
Located on 986 acres, Big Stone Lake State Park features a campground, swimming beach, golf course, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, recreational trails and picnic areas.

SWIFT FALLS COUNTY PARK

70th St. NE | Swift Falls | (320) 842-5920
Located near the Chippewa River, Swift Falls County Park features a campground, dam, fishing opportunities, recreational trails and picnic areas.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:

APPLETON

FOOD-N-FUEL
850 N Munsterman Rd. | Appleton | (320) 269-6424

BEARDSLEY

BUFFALO RIDGE BANK
101 N Main St. | Beardsley | (320) 265-6122

BENSON

AMOCO FOOD SHOP
1331 Minnesota Ave. | Benson | (320) 842-2160

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #33
315 S 14th St. | Benson | (320) 843-2018

MIKE’S GUNS & SPORTING GOODS
116 S 14th St. | Benson | (320) 843-2921

RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET #11
1920 Minnesota Ave. | Benson | (320) 842-6351

BROWNS VALLEY

BROWNS VALLEY HARDWARE HANK
16 3rd St. | Browns Valley | (320) 695-2351

GRACEVILLE

FISCHER’S OUTBACK
22557 730th Ave. | Graceville | (320) 748-7317

TRI-COUNTY CO-OP OIL
922 Hwy. 75 | Graceville | (320) 748-7187

KERKHOVEN

SHUTT’S TRUE VALUE
907 Atlantic Ave. | Kerkhoven | (320) 264-3711

ORTONVILLE

BUD’S BAIT
748 SE 2nd St. | Ortonville | (320) 839-2480

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #105
624 SE 2nd St. | Ortonville | (320) 839-2120

KJ’S KOUNTRY STORE, LLC
34761 760th Ave. | Ortonville | (320) 325-5467

KRUEGER LICENSE BUREAU
229 NW 2nd St. | Ortonville | (320) 839-6112

WHEATON

HOMER’S MINI-MART
105 N Hwy. 75 | Wheaton | (320) 563-8300

MARK’S CONVENIENCE STORE
101 S 5th St. | Wheaton | (320) 563-0691

SAG’S HARDWARE HANK, INC.
404 N Hwy. 75 | Wheaton | (320) 563-4255

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CITIES

TRAILS

EVENTS

Featured Events:

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

ALLEY CAT LANES, INC.

APPLETON GOLF CLUB

BIG STONE APPLE RANCH

BIG STONE CAMP FOR CHRIST

BIG STONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DEMARCE THEATRE

GOPHER THEATRE

GRACEVILLE GOLF CLUB

GRANT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

J & L BISON RANCH

LAC QUI PARLE MISSION

LONG LAKE ANTIQUES

MILAN ARV HUS MUSEUM

MN RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY

ORTONVILLE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

ORTONVILLE SWIMMING POOL

PINE HILLS GOLF CLUB

SWIFT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

TRAVERSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

VALLEY VIEW ANTIQUES

WHEATON COUNTRY CLUB

WHEATON SWIMMING POOL

WHEATON LANES

PARKS AND RECREATION

APPLETON AREA RECREATION PARK

BIG STONE COUNTY TOQUA PARK

BIG STONE LAKE STATE PARK

SWIFT FALLS COUNTY PARK

LICENSES

APPLETON

BEARDSLEY

BENSON

BROWNS VALLEY

GRACEVILLE

KERKHOVEN

ORTONVILLE

WHEATON

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