# Planned developments in Swift County, MN

Boardwalk found 55 planned projects in Swift County, MN in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. 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/swift/

## Swift County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 55 |
| New in the last 30 days | 1 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 14, 2026, Benson City Council |
| Sources we check | 2 |

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 Swift County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 22 | 40% |
| Development decisions | 11 | 20% |
| Residential | 11 | 20% |
| Public and institutional | 4 | 7% |
| Industrial | 3 | 5% |
| Commercial | 3 | 5% |
| Agricultural | 1 | 2% |

## Recent projects in Swift County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120-Acre Industrial Park Annexation | Benson, MN | Not stated | Industrial | 120 acres | Approved | Aug 17, 2026 |
| 2027 Street and Utility Projects | Benson, MN | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Swift County Ditch 8 Drainage System Repair | Swift County, MN | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 7, 2026 |
| $255K SCADA System Replacement | Benson, MN | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 115kV Transmission Line Project Survey Work | Benson, MN | Not stated | Power plants | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 29-Mile 115-kV Transmission Line Project | Benson, MN | Great River Energy | Power plants | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Big Stone to Alexandria 345 kV Transmission Line Infrastructure | Benson, MN | Not stated | Power plants | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 6, 2026 |
| $220K SCADA System Replacement for City of Benson Substation | Benson, MN | Not stated | Power plants | Not stated in filing | In design | Jun 15, 2026 |
| $1.2M Appleton OHV Park Masterplan | Appleton, MN | Not stated | Parks | 369.5 acres | Early planning | Apr 10, 2026 |
| $5.1M McKinney Avenue and 12th St. S. Infrastructure Project | Benson, MN | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Pool Project Construction and Bidding | Benson, MN | Not stated | Parks and recreation | Not stated in filing | Approved | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 30-Acre OHV Park Expansion | Swift County, MN | The Appleton Project | Parks | 30 acres | Early planning | Apr 15, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 55 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Swift County

- [Benson, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/benson/) · 39 projects
- Kerkhoven, MN · 8 projects
- Appleton, MN · 4 projects

## Nearby places

- [Chippewa County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/chippewa/) · 45 projects
- Stevens County, MN · 8 projects
- [Pope County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/pope/) · 86 projects
- Lac qui Parle County, MN · 11 projects
- [Yellow Medicine County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/yellow-medicine/) · 74 projects
- [Kandiyohi County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/kandiyohi/) · 160+ projects

All places in Minnesota: [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/)

## Questions about Swift County

### What's planned in Swift County, MN?

Boardwalk found 55 planned projects in Swift County, MN in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Benson City Council agenda for Sep 14, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Swift County 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 Swift County'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 Swift County, MN", boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/swift/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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