# Planned developments in Benson, MN

Boardwalk found 39 planned projects in Benson, MN in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Benson City Council agenda for Sep 14, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/benson/

## Benson at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 39 |
| New in the last 30 days | 1 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 14, 2026, Benson City Council |
| Sources we check | 14 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Benson

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 17 | 44% |
| Development decisions | 10 | 26% |
| Residential | 6 | 15% |
| Industrial | 3 | 8% |
| Public and institutional | 2 | 5% |
| Commercial | 1 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Benson

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120-Acre Industrial Park Annexation | Not stated | Industrial | 120 acres | Approved | Aug 17, 2026 |
| 2027 Street and Utility Projects | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 17, 2026 |
| $255K SCADA System Replacement | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 115kV Transmission Line Project Survey Work | Not stated | Power plants | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 29-Mile 115-kV Transmission Line Project | Great River Energy | Power plants | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Big Stone to Alexandria 345 kV Transmission Line Infrastructure | Not stated | Power plants | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 6, 2026 |
| $220K SCADA System Replacement for City of Benson Substation | Not stated | Power plants | Not stated in filing | In design | Jun 15, 2026 |
| $5.1M McKinney Avenue and 12th St. S. Infrastructure Project | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Airport Runway Expansion Project | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 87-Property Lead Service Line Replacement | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Pool Project Construction and Bidding | Not stated | Parks and recreation | Not stated in filing | Approved | Nov 3, 2025 |

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## Nearby places

- Hancock, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Kerkhoven, MN · 8 projects
- Milan, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Starbuck, MN · 6 projects
- Appleton, MN · 4 projects
- Watson, MN · 12 projects

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## Questions about Benson

### What's planned in Benson, MN?

Boardwalk found 39 planned projects in Benson, MN in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Benson City Council agenda for Sep 14, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Benson projects come from public meeting records, such as Benson City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Benson's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Benson, MN", boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/benson/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count