All 75 Minnesota state parks will offer free admission Friday, Nov. 25 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday Read on...

The Wright County Assessor's Office as released a statement regarding homestead applications that are required to be eligible for property tax refunds Read on...

The Wright County License Center will be hosting an information session dealing with the coming deadline for REAL ID from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of 14-20 Read on...

The Wright County License Center is taking walk-ins on Tuesday, Nov. 22 for those looking to take the Class D driver's license written tests Read on...

Due to a significant spike in the number of flu cases throughout Minnesota, Wright County Public Health will be conducting flu clinics Nov. 28 and Dec. 6 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is sponsoring Winter Weather Awareness Week, which highlights different topics related to the cold winter weather Read on...

The Department of Revenue has implemented State Board Orders for the increase in valuation of residential and seasonal recreational properties in five townships and properties of 34.5 acres of more in all townships Read on...

On Nov. 8, voters in Wright County voted three women to the Wright County Board of Commissioners - the first time in the 167-year history of the county that women will make up the majority of commissioners Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 7-13 Read on...

The construction of CSAH 37 between Albertville and Otsego has been completed and is open to traffic as of Friday, Nov. 11 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day Read on...

The Wright County Law Library offers a variety of free legal resources for residents to use. A virtual tour of the library has been created to walk you through the process if you are in need of this service Read on...

Hopefully this week's rainfall will improve the drought conditions in Minnesota (including Wright County), but portions of the county are in moderate, severe and extreme drought designations Read on...

Wright County made history Tuesday, electing three women to the county board of commissioners - the first time there will be more women on the county board than men Read on...

Today is Election Day in the United States and Wright County has five races that are being voted on - the contested county commissioner races and votes for sheriff and county attorney in which both candidates are running unopposed Read on...

The Wright County License Center, located on the first floor of the Wright County Government Center, is offering Class D written knowledge tests as a state-approved third-party proctor Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 31-Nov. 6 Read on...

Tuesday is Election Day and Wright County Elections has a Voters Guide with links to assist with frequently asked questions Read on...

Construction work on CSAH 19 in St. Michael, which detoured a section of the road since July, has been completed Read on...

Nov. 7-13 the Wright County Government Center and Justice Center will be illuminated green in honor of Operation Green Light, where counties, businesses and local residents shine green lights to honor veterans on the week of Veterans Day Read on...

Community Dental Care opened a clinic in Buffalo in September and, in its first month of operation, has served more than 500 patients - many in the need of emergency dental treatments Read on...

At 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, clocks will be turned back an hour as we go off of Daylight Savings Time. There is the potential that the laws pertaining to this will change and early Sunday morning will be the last time we set clocks backward Read on...

The Wright County Vote Center on the first floor of the Wright County Government Center will be open extended hours Saturday, Nov. 5 and Monday, Nov. 7 for those who to vote early in person Read on...

Wright County is accepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 5 (represented by Commissioner Mike Kaczmarek) for a position on the Wright County Planning Commission. The position is for a three-year term. Read on...

The Wright County License Center was forced to turn away customers this morning due to the MNDRIVE state-run software required for motor vehicle/driver's license transactions and Class D written testing. The DMV has opened spots this afternoon for testing Read on...

Tonight there will be considerably more children racing from house to house trick-or-treating - often too excited to pay attention to safety rules for crossing streets. Safe Communities of Wright County is offering advice for drivers and parents Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 24-30 Read on...

Fall is a popular time for bonfires. Given the current drought conditions in Wright County - from moderate to extreme - those who be enjoying the outdoors this weekend are being asked to take extra precautions to make sure their fires are put out Read on...

A two-year construction project on the Highway 12 corridor - one of the most-traveled and deadliest stretches of road in the state - has been completed with safety features being put in place. A ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31 Read on...

Wright County Elections has announced the options available to voters with disabilities to access the right to vote in the Nov. 8 general election - both voting in advance and voting on Election Day. Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has won an award from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the CSAH 14 project between Hwys. 55 and 12 Read on...

Wright County Parks and Recreation will be hosting its annual Bertram Boo-tacular Halloween event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Bertram Chain of Lakes Park in Monticello Read on...

The 2022 general elections is two weeks from today (Tuesday, Nov. 8) and Wright County Elections has the links needed to get as much information before voting as possible Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 17-23 Read on...

The segment of Co. RD 107 west of CSAH 8 in Marysville Township will reopen Friday, Oct. 21 after being closed for a culvert replacement Read on...

Those looking to purchase a hunting license for the coming deer season can use a "fast pass" option at the Wright County License Center now through Friday, Nov. 4 Read on...

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association has donated $2,500 to the Wright County Health and Human Services' Special Needs Fund Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 10-16 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has addressed the second straight years of drought in Minnesota and the implications of the lack of rain and snow in the state since the spring of 2021 Read on...

Minnesota hasn't printed drivers manuals for more than a decade, but the Wright County License Center has copies for sale Read on...

A section of County Road 107 west of CSAH 8 will close Monday, Oct. 17 for a culvert replacement. The closure is expected to last five days Read on...

A Suicide Prevention Training course will be conducted from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 at the Wright County Government Center. Read on...

A 3.5 mile section of westbound I-94 between Albertville and Monticello known as MnROAD is back open and testing different pavement surfaces Read on...

Wright County Frontline Outreach is looking for nominations of families that are struggling and could use some help this holiday season for its Second Annual Christmas Giving program Read on...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on detecting the early warning signs of breast cancer. In 2022, it is estimated that 44,000 people in the United States will die of breast cancer Read on...

Last Saturday, Wright County Parks & Recreation, Veterans Services, Four Points Retriever Club, Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen and Pheasants Forever joined up for the annual Disabled Veterans Waterfowl Hunt at Robert Ney Regional Park Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 3-9 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Buffalo Lake Read on...

Wright County Taxpayer Services is reminding property owners that second half property taxes are due by Monday, Oct. 17 Read on...

A year after one of the worst summer droughts in state history, the drought of 2022 is worsening after the driest September in state history, including a downgrade in all of Wright County Read on...

Medicare open enrollment begins Saturday, Oct. 15 and the Senior Linkage Line is available to assist seniors to make sure their Medicare coverage is as comprehensive as it can be Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that eastbound I-94 will be closed at CSAH 19 in Albertville from 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 to 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 for deck work Read on...

The Wright County Compost & Recycling Center will be open additional hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to accept yard waste now through Nov. 15 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has completed work on County Road 107 and Clementa Avenue in Marysville Township and the road has re-opened to traffic Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released a statement concerning an accident that left a 52-year-old Montrose woman dead and two others injured Read on...

The Energy Transition Advisory Committee is currently working or making recommendations to the governor and Legislature about transition issues related to closing power plants and are seeking public input to determine the path forward Read on...

The Wright County License Center has been approved to be a third-party proctor for Class D written knowledge testing. Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for citizen representation on several committees that seek public input and shape future DNR policies Read on...

For voters in the City of Buffalo, the early and absentee voting in-person will be conducted at the Wright County Government Center and not City Hall Read on...

Hennepin County will be doing the second phase of bridge maintenance on CSAH 19 in the City of Hanover beginning Monday, Oct. 4. The project is expected to last four to five weeks Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced there will be nighttime lane closures on I-94 at the intersection with Hwy. 25 in Monticello starting today (Sept. 27) and running through Oct. 7 Read on...

Seven months may seem like a long time away, but people looking to get REAL ID are being asked to consider getting it now before the inevitable flood of procrastinators coming next spring Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 19-25 Read on...

Wright County Community Action (WCCA) will be opening its 2022-23 Winter Energy Assistance Program, which is designed to assist income-eligible households with their energy costs during the winter months, starting Saturday, Oct.1. Read on...

Wright County has been one of the fastest growing counties in the state for decades, but according to the State Demographer's population estimates - the official population numbers in between Census periods - Wright County continues to grow rapidly Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced its fall schedule of events, including a big Halloween event Oct. 29 at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Read on...

The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its weekly reporting map and Wright County currently has three designations of drought depending on where you live Read on...

The day use parking lot area of Schroeder Park will be closed Thursday, Sept. 22 for repairs Read on...

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now 988. The new number replaces the previous Lifeline number (800-273-TALK), but both will remain operational Read on...

At its meeting today (Sept. 20), the Wright County Board of Commissioners a draft certified levy of $90.65 million - an increase of 3.89 percent, one of the lowest increases in the last decade Read on...

Absentee and early voting for the Nov. 8 general election begins Friday, Sept. 23 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 12-18 Read on...

The Minnesota State Demographer provides the official populations in between Census periods. The data through 2021 shows that Wright County is the second-fastest growing Minnesota county and, at that rate, will represent 36,000 more residents in 10 years Read on...

The final stages of the CSAH 37 and 18 construction begins Monday, Sept. 19 and will involve segments of roads being closed starting Monday, Sept. 19 and lasting four to six weeks Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that a segment of Co. Rd. 107 in Marysville Township north of Montrose and Waverly will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 26 for one week Read on...

Wright County has numerous job openings available in various departments looking for qualified candidates to fill Read on...

Wright County Administration has announced that a public hearing will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at a meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners dealing with the proposed creation of the Crawford Lake Improvement District Read on...

Highway 55 between South Haven and Kimball closed Monday, Sept. 12 and a detour is in place using CSAH 2 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a ATV youth safety field day Sunday Oct. 9 at the Law Enforcement Center in Buffalo. There will be two classes -one from 8 a.m. to noon and another from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Read on...

The Community Dental Clinic, which is located on the ground floor of the Wright County Government Center, will have it's grand opening ribbon cutting from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16 and open for business Monday, Sept. 19 Read on...

The Silver Creek Trail at New Regional Park will be closed for two weeks while a construction project takes place Read on...

As part of the construction on CSAH 35 in Buffalo Township, the intersection of CSAH 35 and County Road 117 will get a permanent four-way stop installed Read on...

A culvert replacement project will close a section of CSAH 8 in Woodland Township south of Waverly starting Monday, Sept. 12 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 5-11 Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced that 2022 deer hunting licenses for the three different seasons (archery, firearm and muzzleloader) can be purchased at the License Center Service Counter or drive-thru window Read on...

The Wright County Fair Board has openings in four of its five zones and are looking for new members to help in the planning and preparation for the 2023 county fair. Read on...

One of the rites of fall in Minnesota has people driving to different parts of the state where leaves are changing color and at or near their peak. Explore Minnesota is offering weekly updates on where the leaves are at their peak Read on...

Wright County Public Health is taking appointments for Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccines Sept. 12, 20, 22 and 28 at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity for the period of Aug. 29-Sept. 4 Read on...

Road work will be ramping up on Highway 12 on a rural road construction in between the cities of Howard Lake, Waverly and Montrose starting in mid-September. The project will have flaggers and pilot cars and delays are expected Read on...

Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has provided an update on the final stage of the four-year I-94 lane expansion between Monticello and Clearwater Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that CSAH 30 in Victor Township will reopen to traffic at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 after being closed for a roadbed stabilization project Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Aug. 22-28 Read on...

The playground at Otsego Park will be closed today for maintenance updates Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has gone live with its Fish Cam at the Minnesota State Fair. The display at the DNR booth contains 40 species of fish native to Minnesota Read on...

At 1:44 p.m. there a bank robbery in Clearwater. The Wright County Sheriff's Office has provided an update Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Aug. 15-21 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that a section of CSAH 30 will close Monday, Aug. 22 in Victor Township for a roadbed stabilization Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services reminds us that August in National Back-to-School Month and is providing some tip to prepare children for the return to the school routine in the coming weeks Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is completing work on the 10-mile stretch of I-94 between Monticello and Hasty and all work is expected to be completed before Labor Day weekend Read on...

The Second Annual Local Heroes Days will honor local heroes in our communities Aug. 18-20 in Monticello Read on...

Wright County will be hosting an open house from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 so the public can tour the new Government Center, Justice Center, Highway Building and Public Works Building Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering a small farm start-up workshop series for looking to start or expand a small farm Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Aug. 8-14 Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering courses for those interested in becoming master gardeners Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office is currently looking to hire civilian dispatchers to join the WCSO team Read on...

The Wright County License Center drive-thru window will be closed this afternoon (Friday, Aug. 12) due to work being done on the windows Read on...

This morning's rain should help, but Wright County remains in Moderate Drought status according to the U.S. Drought Monitor Read on...

A virtual open house to discuss the proposed construction/improvements to CSAH 35 in St. Michael runs through Friday, Aug. 12. The Highway Department wants to get public feedback on this 2023 construction project. Read on...

73rd Street NW in Maple Lake Township will close between Ferman Avenue and CSAH 8 Friday, Aug. 12 for a culvert repair Read on...

The Wright County Economic Development Partnership will be hosting a hiring event Monday, Aug. 15 at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced planned overnight lane closures on I-94 between Monticello and Hasty as the construction converted a third lane in both directions is completed Read on...

Four candidates for Wright County Commissioner moved on to the Nov. 8 general election by earning enough votes in Tuesday's primary, while voters in the Dassel-Cokato School District approved a $17.9 million bond referendum Read on...

There are two county commissioner primaries taking place today and the Secretary of State's office has a link to follow along as the results come in Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Aug. 1-7 Read on...

Minnesota will be conducting its 2022 primary election tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 9). Wright County has links for the location of polling places and a polling place finder for those unsure of their polling place for jurisdictions with multiple precincts Read on...

In the early hours this morning, Wright County deputies were involved in a shooting with a suspect having mental health issues in Otsego Read on...

For those looking to vote early in 2022 primary election, the Wright County Early Vote Center will be open for voting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 in the Wright County Government Center Read on...

Today the I-94 Monticello to Clearwater Maintenance of Traffic Task Force met and set the dates for the return to normal traffic with three lanes of traffic completed in the 14 miles between Clearwater and Monticello Read on...

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, all of Wright County is in the Moderate Drought designation with the southeastern tip of the county in Sever Drought classification Read on...

A sample ballot of the elections up for grabs in the 2022 Minnesota Primary has been released by the Wright Elections Division Read on...

Aug. 2, 2022 is National Night Out - a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police/community partnerships. More than 75 block parties and gatherings are expected in Wright County tonight Read on...

Most of the southern half of Minnesota will be under a Heat Advisory Tuesday with air temperatures in the mid-90s with a Heat Index of 100 degrees or more Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 25-31 Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services will be hosting a foster parent orientation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

The Wright County License Center is taking appointments for August for those looking to take the Class D written knowledge driver's tests Read on...

The traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is being displayed at the Winstock Festival Grounds now through Sunday in Winsted Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Limestone Lake near Clearwater Read on...

Wright County Elections has given notice that the Public Accuracy Test of voting equipment will take place starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 in the Wright County Government Center Read on...

The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor has been released and Wright County continues to be abnormally dry with a small portion now deemed to be in Moderate Drought Read on...

Two sculptures by pioneering artist Katherine Nash have found a new home in the new Wright County Government Center after spending more than 60 years at the downtown Buffalo Government Center location Read on...

CSAH 32 in Rockford Township west of Highway 55 will close Thursday (July 28) for an emergency track repair by Canadian Pacific Railroad. It is expected to be a one-day closure Read on...

An open house to discuss the proposed construction/improvements to CSAH 35 in St. Michael will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Michael City Hall Read on...

The Wright County Recorder's Office will be closed today (Tuesday, July 26) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 18-24 Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation is taking applications from disabled veterans for its Ninth Annual Disabled Veteran Waterfowl Hunt Oct. 8 at Ney Park Reserve Read on...

Wright County is currently auctioning off several items from a recent cleanup at the county compost and recycling facility Read on...

A 51-year-old woman from Webster, Wisc. was severely injured early this morning in an pedestrian/train incident in Delano early this morning Read on...

During its 2022 session, the Minnesota State Legislature approved funding for the Frontline Worker Pay Program, which will provide money for those who were required to work during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to apply is Friday Read on...

The Wright County License Center is reminding people that they can skip the line at the indoor location and use the drop box at the Government Center for things like tabs and renewals of boat, snowmobile and ATV licenses Read on...

The Wright County Board has announced the schedule of events for the 2022 Wright County Fair July 20-24 Read on...

Three different road and bridge projects will begin in the coming weeks in the cities of St. Michael and Hanover that will include one St. Michael city project, one Wright County project and one Hennepin County project Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 11-17 Read on...

Wright County is one of several counties under a Heat Advisory this afternoon with air temperatures approaching 100 degrees and a heat index of more than 100 degrees Read on...

Starting tomorrow (July 16), the National Suicide Prevention Hotline will change over to dialing 988 to more quickly assist those in a mental health crisis Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reminding residents that, even though REAL ID won't become the law for flying on a domestic flight or entering select federal facilities without a passport on May 3, 2023, people should get it done now Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Health released statistics on the number of overdose deaths in Minnesota and the findings were startling - almost double the amount of overdose deaths in 2021 as compared to 2018 Read on...

While most of Minnesota has received drenching rains over the last two months, Wright County has been largely missed and remain abnormally dry according to the U.S. Drought Monitor Read on...

The I-94 construction project between Maple Grove and Clearwater that began in 2019 is slated for completion by Saturday, Aug. 13 according to a release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation Read on...

The invasive plant species wild parsnip has been in Minnesota for 30 years and can cause severe blistering if contacted. University of Minnesota Extension is providing advice about how to deal with and eradicate wild parsnip Read on...

Wright County is looking for representation on the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council, which has been created to assist in disbursing $3.8 million in opioid lawsuit settlement funds Read on...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will host a flood map information open house for Wright County residents from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services offers thanks to the Wright County Area United Way for a pair of donations to critical county programs Read on...

Safe Communities of Wright County is addressing the dangers of aggressive driving and speeding and the need for drivers to slow down and save lives Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of July 4-10 Read on...

Construction at the intersection of of CSAH 35 and Dague Avenue NE/Bison Boulevard in Buffalo will begin Monday June 11 and last about two months Read on...

A foster care orientation session will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 11 at the new Wright County Government Center in Buffalo Read on...

Absentee and early voting for the Aug. 9 primary election is open. Wright County Elections is offering some tips to those planning to vote absentee how to track their ballots and common mistakes to avoid Read on...

As of Thursday (July 7), the application portal for veterans service bonuses approved by the Minnesota State Legislature opened for veterans and current service members who served honorably between Sept. 11, 2001 and Aug. 30, 2021 Read on...

The U.S. Drought Monitor reports on surface conditions to measure areas that are in drought. Wright County is part of the start that is currently designation as Abnormally Dry - the level of drought condition Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 27-July 3 Read on...

All Wright County offices, department and facilities will be closed Monday, July 4 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will have additional enforcement patrols policing drunk boating over the Fourth of July holiday weekend Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that construction on County Road 119 in St. Michael is largely completed and open to traffic Read on...

Wright County Health and Human Services will be conducting its next Foster Parent Orientation sessions from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 11 Read on...

The Wright County Fair begins four weeks from tomorrow (July 20) and the Wright County Fair Board has numerous events scheduled for all five days of the fair for the entire family Read on...

The Lambert family of Chatham Township has been named the 2022 Wright County Farm Family of the Year Read on...

Starting July 7, Minnesotans who served in the United States Armed Forces between Sept. 11, 2001 and Aug. 30, 2021 can apply for up to $2,000 in service pay under a fund created by the 2022 Minnesota State Legislature Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report, including numerous charges filed against Brandon Gardas, who spent 44 hours last week in an armed standoff with law enforcement Read on...

Wright County Elections has announced that, as of today, the 46-day window for early in-person or absentee voting for the Aug. 9 primary election has opened Read on...

The pool at splash at YMCA Camp Manitou in Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park will open weekends starting tomorrow and run through the last weekend in August Read on...

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which took over the Brandon Gardas standoff case when there was an officer-involved shooting, has released some details about the two day seige. Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services is looking for public input on the best uses of American Rescue Plan funding by prioritizing support across communities within the county Read on...

The 44-hour standoff between law enforcement and Brandon Gardas ended at approximately 8:30 p.m. Wednesday when officers entered the home where he was barricaded. Because there was an officer-involved shooting, the case has been turned over to the BCA Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer conducted a press conference at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 22) dealing with the ongoing standoff between a suspect and law enforcement Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a press conference at 4 p.m. concerning the ongoing standoff in St. Michael Read on...

The Wright County Economic Development Authority has released Requests for Proposal documents to private sector developers for the sale of the old Government Center in downtown Buffalo Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has been in a standoff with a suspect in St. Michael for many hours and has provided an update on the situation Read on...

Livestock and specialty crop farmers have the opportunity to apply for reimbursement up to $7,500 for losses sustained during last year's devastating drought Read on...

At today's meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners the 2021 Wright County Highway Department Annual Report will be discussed and approved Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 13-19 Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services office will be closed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 for all-staff training Read on...

Wright County is under a Severe Heat Advisory that will last until 1 a.m. Tuesday with temperatures approaching 100 degrees and a Heat Index that could surpass 105 degrees later this afternoon Read on...

Federal offices such as the United States Postal Service will be closed today in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. County and state offices are open today Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services expressed its thanks to the Marysville United Fund for a donation to the HHS Special Needs Fund Read on...

This afternoon, Gregory Ulrich was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the shooting death of Lindsay Overbay and the attempted murder of four others in the Allina Crossroads Clinic shooting and bombing Read on...

With temperatures forecast in the high 90s to 100 degrees Sunday and Monday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is warning drivers about the increased potential for pavement buckling Read on...

Minnesota has established laws as to how long children can be at home alone or supervising younger children during the summer months when school is out Read on...

As with most large businesses, Wright County has job openings that come up constantly. We have a web page on our site that lists job openings currently available and the list is updated regularly as openings occur Read on...

Wright County Public Health Director Sarah Grosshuesch was among those who stood along with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz when he signed a bill directing how the $303 settlement with drug manufacturers will be allocated in the state Read on...

Pre-sale tickets for the 2022 Wright County Fair (July 20-24) go on sale at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15. Events include demolition derbies, Motokazie, discounted ride wristbands and more Read on...

Traffic on CSAH 12 will close to traffic in Montrose starting Monday, June 20 and is expected to reopen Friday, July 1 Read on...

Highway 5 (Excelsior Avenue North) will close at 10 a.m. for an emergency track repair by Canadian Pacific Railroad. The closure is expected to last through Thursday Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced lane closure timeframes for the installation of high tension cable barriers between Hasty and Monticello Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services has a drop box located on the west side of the new Government Center parallel to Braddock Avenue NE Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 6-12 Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday that includes Wright County. Air temperatures are expected in the mid- to high-90s with heat indices of 100 degrees or more Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department will begin its 2022 pavement preservation projects that are scheduled to begin the week of June 20 and run through mid-August Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will host a statewide K9 trial competition June 12-14 at Monticello High School Stadium Read on...

With skyrocketing gas prices and runaway inflation, the Minnesota Department of Tourism is highlighting vacation destinations close to home for those who can't afford a long-distance summer vacation Read on...

Wright County Elections has introduced a new assistive voter device called the OmniBallot to assists voters with disabilities Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Housing has a program called HomeHelpMN that assists homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage and other home-related expenses and are nearing potential foreclosure Read on...

The State of Minnesota has opened the Frontline Worker Pay application portal for those whose jobs required them to work outside of their homes during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency. The application portal will remain open until July 22 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 10. The event is free and open to all Read on...

County Road 119 in St. Michael will close today for the construction of a roundabout. There will be a detour involved and the closure is expected to last about four weeks Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that June 10-12 is Take a Kid Fishing Weekend, which won't require a fishing license as long as there is a child in the fishing group Read on...

The Wright County License Center is now offering Class D Written Knowledge Exams on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and have 100 appointment spots per week available. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 30-June 5 Read on...

The Turn, Wright County Adult Drug Court, is proud to announce the graduation ceremony for participant Shawn Provost. The ceremony will be held at noon Thursday, June 23 in Sturges Park in Buffalo Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department will be conducting its annual sealcoating program on 26 miles of Wright County Highways. The program begins Monday, June 6 and is expected to last two weeks. Flaggers and pilot cars will be part of this project Read on...

The Wright County Master Gardeners will be hosting its inaugural plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4 at the Public Works Building (3500 Braddock Ave. NE in Buffalo) Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Health has announced a grant program through Lutheran Social Services Minnesota that provides $500 grants for relatives and kin that care for children that aren't covered under Social Services or court-ordered care Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be hosting an open house Friday, June 10 at the Law Enforcement Center Read on...

The jury in the Gregory Ulrich trial has returned a verdict - guilty on all 11 charges against him Read on...

Against the advice of his attorneys, Gregory Ulrich, on trial for the Allina Crossroads Clinic shooting that left one dead and four critically injured, took the stand as the only defense witness. This afternoon, the case went to the jury Read on...

June is elder Abuse Awareness Month, which includes vulnerable adults age 18 or over. The campaign to raise awareness is underway throughout the country as we spotlight the need to protect the vulnerable among us Read on...

Filing for the 2022 elections closed Tuesday and the field is set. Sheriff Sean Deringer and County Attorney Brian Lutes will run unopposed, while three commissioner seats will be contested - two forced to go to a primary Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 23-29 Read on...

The Canadian Pacific Railroad has informed the Wright County Highway Department that it will be closing CSAH 6 south of Hwy. 55 in Corinna Township to complete a track repair from June 6 to June 9 Read on...

County Road 119 at the intersection with Jansen Avenue in the City of St. Michael will close starting Tuesday, June 7 for the construction of a roundabout. The closure is expected to last approximately four weeks Read on...

Those filing for elected office have until 5 p.m. today (May 31) to officially file for elected office that are up for election this year Read on...

The second week of the Greg Ulrich trial begins today with the four surviving witnesses expected to take the stand today Read on...

All county offices and facilities will be closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a list of road projects throughout the state that will be ongoing or having detours associated with them during the Memorial Day Weekend Read on...

Due to saturated ground from heavy rains and standing water the completion of the playground construction in Otsego County Park will be delayed until mid-JUne Read on...

A crash late Tuesday afternoon in Middleville Township has taken the life of a 32-year-old Annandale woman Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start issue full-summer overweight vehicle permits starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 27 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging those who will be traveling in Minnesota this Memorial Day weekend to download the 511mn app or visit the 511mn.org website when preparing to travel over the holiday Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 16-22 Read on...

The Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council is accepting applications for an at-large member on the council Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services is initiating a a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to identify qualified organizations and/or individuals to work changing policies, systems or environments to improve community wellbeing Read on...

The jury - 12 jurors and four alternates - have been impaneled in the case against Gregory Ulrich, who is charged in the shooting and bombing of the Allina Crossroads Clinic in February 2022 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has promoted the idea of "zipper merging" - the practice of both lanes of traffic pulling as far ahead as possible when there is a lane reduction and alternating entering the one open lane Read on...

After two days of jury selection, seven jurors have been impaneled in the trial of accused Allina Crossroads Clinic shooter Gregory Ulrich Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be offering a Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Certification program for youth age 14 and older to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety June 14-15 at Howard Lake Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed today the existence of zebra mussels - a fast-spreading aquatic invasive species - in Lake Pulaski north of Buffalo Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 9-15 Read on...

After more than a year of working with the state to get Class D written knowledge testing down at the Wright County Government Center, starting Monday, May 16, the Wright County License Center will be able to give written testing. Read on...

Starting Monday, May 16, Highway 12 in Montrose will be closed and traffic will be detoured while street and utility work is done. Traffic is expected to return to normal on Highway 12 by Monday, May 23 Read on...

From May 23 to June 5, state and local law enforcement agencies across the country will be conducting enforcement efforts for seatbelt compliance as part of the annual Click It or Ticket campaign Read on...

Filing for elected offices in the 2022 elections opens Tuesday, May 17 and runs through Tuesday, May 31 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced a pair of overlay projects for the 2022 construction season - on County Road 113 and County Road 104 Read on...

First half property taxes are due on or before Monday, May 16 and Wright County Taxpayer Services is letting residents know there are multiple ways to pay their taxes Read on...

Jury selection begins today (May 12) in the trial of Gregory Ulrich, who is charged with the shooting and bombing of the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo that left one dead and three critically injured Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced the sites for its 2022 seal coating schedule Read on...

The Wright County License Center is prepared for those in need of boat registration/tabs and fishing licenses in advance of this weekend's fishing opener Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office responded Monday, May 9 to fatal collision between a car and a motorcycle in Maple Lake Township Read on...

A segment of CSAH 7 in Howard near Imhoff Avenue will close Monday, May 16 for a two-day closure while drain tile repair is being done Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 2-8 Read on...

Looking to become a part of the election process for the 2022 primary and general elections? Wright County has opportunities available for various election positions in the cities and townships you live in Read on...

The road reconstruction of CSAH 37 between CSAH 18 and CSAH 19 will begin Monday, May 16 and run through mid-October Read on...

Wright County first half property taxes are due on or before Monday, May 16. Wright County Taxpayer Services is letting property owners know the different methods that can be used to pay the taxes Read on...

At its May 3 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved the Parks & Recreation Department's long-term Master Plan, which outlines the goals and vision of the department for the next 20 years as well as projects slated to be done in 2022 Read on...

The annual roadside spraying of Wright County roads and highways done by the Wright County Highway Department begins today (May 2) Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 25 to May 1 Read on...

Given the cold temperatures that we saw in April, the typical showers that bring May flowers have been on hold. But, with temperatures warming up, the Minnesota DNR and some cities are endorsing No Mow May to help pollinators do their spring work Read on...

The annual spring load/weight restrictions on Wright County roads and highways will be lifted shortly after midnight Friday, May 13 Read on...

After delays due to supply chain issues, the Wright County Board of Commissioners will start conducting its meetings in the new Wright County Government Center Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Commerce in a pilot project to combat the growing problem of catalytic converter theft Read on...

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the playground at Otsego Park will close Monday, May 2 for a complete replacement. The goal is to have the project completed by Memorial Day weekend Read on...

The Wright County License Center is offering advice for those who are looking to get their 2022 boat registration/tabs in advance of the rush immediately before Memorial Day weekend a month from now Read on...

CSAH 3 in Southside will be closed south of Hwy. 55 May 9-12 while Canadian Pacific Railroad does track repairs Read on...

The Wright County Board has proclaimed May 1-7 as National Correctional Officers and Employees week in Wright County Read on...

The St. Cloud VA Health Care System and Brainerd VA Clinic will be conducting a virtual Veterans Town Hall meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 for veterans to ask questions and express concern about the health care of Central Minnesota vets Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that there will be lane closures in both directions of I-94 to complete topsoil and pond grading, which will reduce traffic to one lane at times today and Thursday morning Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners approved changing two commissioner districts at its meeting today (April 26) in a reversal of its plan over the last several months, which will force Commissioner Mary Wetter to run for re-election this year Read on...

The Wright County Taxpayer Services Department is addressing a recent issue of property tax statements being returned to sender because the address on the return envelopes has the old Government Center address Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 18-24 Read on...

As of Monday morning (April 25), traffic on I-94 between Hasty and Monticello has been diverted to the eastbound lanes of traffic and a short-term lane reduction is taking place this morning Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the schedule for the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-94 being reduced to one lane over the next week Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising boaters about the dangers of cold water - 30 percent of voting fatalities involve cold water Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has provided and update on the St. Michael-Albertville portion of the I-94 construction that includes a pair of temporary closures and detours Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering advice to farmers dealing with safety prior to farmers working their fields in full force Read on...

The first of the 2022 "Hike Wright" programs scheduled to coincide with Earth Day (Friday, April 22) has been pushed back one week due to inclement weather forecast for Friday Read on...

Roadwork has picked up on I-94 between Monticello and Hasty as work crews place barriers to divert both westbound and eastbound traffic to the westbound lanes starting next Monday Read on...

After learning earlier this year that, for the first time in 50 years, Wright County commissioner districts were not required to be redrawn, a public hearing brought forth a proposal asking the county board to approve a redistricting plan Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will conduct its April 26 board meeting at the old Government Center in downtown Buffalo due to delays in the installation of the sound and recording systems in the new Government Center Read on...

Commissioner Christine Husom, who has been a Wright County Commissioner for the last 10 years, has announced that will not seek a fourth term as commissioner and will let her term expire Dec. 31, 2022 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of April 11-17 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation was supposed to have traffic on I-94 between Monticello and Hasty all diverted to the westbound lanes through mid-August. But, due to inclement weather last week, that changeover has been delayed to April 25 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that a construction project on CSAH 7 in Howard Lake will close Monday, April 18 and remain closed until mid-June Read on...

Mark Daleiden, who has represented District 3 on the Wright County Board of Commissioners for the last 10 years, has announced he will not run for re-election to a fourth term in office Read on...

Looking to get license tabs renewed and don't want to wait in line at the Wright County License Center? A drive-thru option is now open to get in and out quickly Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office, Wright County Health & Human Services and MEADA will be joining to host an event as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released its list of 2022 construction projects as part of Work Zone Awareness Week in Minnesota Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for input from the public on its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan, which is expected to have $68 million invested in the program over the next five years Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of April 3-9 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a pair of intermittent lane and shoulder closures beginning the week in the project segment impacting St. Michael and Albertville Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer has announced his intent to run for re-election Read on...

If you're looking to do some spring burning of brush in Wright County, restrictions remain in place from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Read on...

Community Dental Care, a non-profit that is expanding into leased space in the new Wright County Government Center, has put out a video explaining what it will be bringing for those in need in Wright County and surrounding areas Read on...

The Wright County Assessor's Office has announced its schedule for Local Boards of Review in April. The LBOR is the opportunity for property owners to appeal their valuation and classification of properties Read on...

Wright County is one of 32 counties in Minnesota that has been confirmed to have the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle. With their flight season set to begin, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is asking residents to report ash borer infestations Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has pushed the start date for the conversion of westbound I-94 between Monticello and Hasty for two-way traffic from today to Sunday, April 10 Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its COVID-19 dashboard for the period of April 1-7 Read on...

Today is the final day of Severe Weather Awareness Week and the topic of discussion is extreme heat Read on...

The final four months of the four-year I-94 improvement project between Maple Grove and Clearwater will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8 and run through mid-August Read on...

National Work Zone Awareness Week is coming April 11-15, highlighting the need to have motorists slow down and keep those doing their job in a work zone safe Read on...

April 4-8 is Severe Weather Awareness Week and today's focus is tornado preparedness Read on...

A reminder that tornado/severe weather sirens will sound three times over the next two days - once at 1 p.m. today for the monthly test of siren equipment and two on Thursday (1:45 and 6:45 p.m.) as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week Read on...

This week (April 4-8) is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and today's topic is flooding Read on...

K-9 Grizz and Deputy Michael Loomis took part in a K-9 narcotic detection competition last weekend (April 2-3) and Grizz had a second- and third-place finish in two of the categories Read on...

Those looking to be candidates for the 2022 elections will be able to file for election beginning Tuesday, May 17 Read on...

April 4-8 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and today's focus is on lightning Read on...

Tuesday's Wright County Board meeting will be conducted in the old Government Center building in downtown Buffalo due to delays in getting sound and recording equipment installed in the new facility Read on...

The Wright Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 28 to April 3 Read on...

April 4-8 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and the Department of Public Safety is raising awareness about the dangers of tornadoes and strong summer storms Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard. For the fourth straight week, the county has experienced the fewest new cases since July 2021 and for the third straight week, there have been no deaths Read on...

As of 8 a.m. today (April 1), all Wright County offices and departments that were housed in the old Government Center in downtown Buffalo are now open for business in the new Government Center on Braddock Avenue Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation's Region 7W is seeking public input as it begins to prepare its Long-Range Transportation Plan Read on...

The Wright County License Center is scheduled to open tomorrow (Friday, April 1) and, while the vast majority of customers will be walk-on, appointments are available 30 days out for those who make appointments to streamline their wait time Read on...

Parking was always a problem at the old Government, with just 15 parking spaces available in the main parking lot. At the new county campus, there will be 10 times that number of available parking spaces for customers Read on...

The Wright County Board will conduct a public hearing at its April 19 meeting concerning redistricting of commissioner districts. But, because no changes are required, it could end up like an episode of Seinfeld - a meeting about nothing Read on...

The Wright County Recorder's Office has opened in the new Government Center. The public records room will open at 8 a.m. Monday, April 4 Read on...

There has been some confusion related to the move of the Wright County Government Center that the License Center will be doing road and written driver testing - something that has never been done by the county because it is a state function Read on...

The old Wright County Government Center in downtown Buffalo has officially closed to the public as the last departments were moved out Tuesday, March 29 Read on...

Today (March 29) Wright County mailed out 2022 property tax statements Read on...

The Wright County License Center is the last office in the old Government Center still in that facility. It will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday and re-open at the new Government Center at 8 a.m. Friday Read on...

Annual roadside spraying for brush and noxious weeds by the Wright County Highway Department will begin Monday, May 2. However, homeowners have the option of clearing out their own property to avoid herbicide spraying Read on...

While the move of employees into the new Wright County Government Center will be completed this week, Wright County Board of Commissioners meetings will continue to be conducted in the current Government Center location until at least April 19 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 21-27 Read on...

Property tax statements are going to be mailed out to Wright County home and business owners Tuesday, March 29 and Wright County Assessor Tony Rasmuson explains why valuations are spiking throughout Minnesota Read on...

The Wright County Recorder's Office will be closed Monday March 28 through Wednesday, March 30 as personnel and equipment are moved to the new Government Center north of Buffalo Read on...

Wright County Planning and Zoning closed at 2:30 p.m. at the old Government Center and will be closed Monday as the office moves to the new Government Center Read on...

Each year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources films a livestream of a pair of nesting eagles as they welcome baby eagles to the world. The first of two eggs in this year's Eagle Cam livestream hatched Tuesday and the second hatched this morning Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard and, for the second straight week, the county has seen the fewest number of new cases for a seven-day period since July 2021 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for public input to pinpoint trouble areas on state-run highways in Region 7W, which includes Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties Read on...

As part of the county's move into the new Government Center, the Assessor's Office in the current Government Center will close Friday, March 25 Read on...

Street sweeping on Wright County Highways inside the city limits of 16 Wright County cities will begin Monday, March 28 Read on...

As of 8 a.m. this morning (March 23), Wright County Health & Human Services has reopened at the new facility on Braddock Avenue NE Read on...

The Wright County Finance/Taxpayer Services Department will close at noon Wednesday, March 23 as the office moves to the new Government Center Read on...

As part of the move of county offices, the Veteran Services and Administration Offices will be moving Wednesday, March 23 Read on...

The Turn, the Wright County Adult Drug Court, is pleased to announce a graduation ceremony for two participants at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24 Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services will be extremely limited in services today and Tuesday as the office moves into the new Government Center to reopen Wednesday, March 23 Read on...

A storm system will move across Minnesota from tonight into Wednesday. Wright County is currently expected to get primarily rain with a slight chance for snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 14-20 Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 numbers, which include the fewest new cases since July 2021 Read on...

Departments in the Wright County Government Center and Health & Human Services Center will be moving beginning next week. The county has announced the dates of the moves for different departments Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the work schedule on the I-94 project between Monticello and Clearwater this spring and summer Read on...

It appears as though changing clocks forward and backward an hour is nearing an end. But, if it happens, the result will bring about significant changes in the winter months with an hour of extra darkness in the mornings Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released a statement concerning a two-car crash that left one driver dead early Monday morning in Monticello Township Read on...

Former Wright County Sheriff Joe Hagerty was profiled Monday, March 14 on KARE-11 on a story detailing his transition from law enforcement to being a paraprofessional at St. Michael Elementary School Read on...

The annual spring load restrictions on Wright County highways and roads will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 18 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 7-13 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal crash at the intersection of CSAH 37 and Edmonson Avenue in Monticello Township this morning Read on...

As the two-year anniversary of COVID-19 coming to Minnesota (March 13, 2020) approaches, Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period covering March 4-10 Read on...

While no announcement has been made yet, with consistent warm temperatures expected next week, the 2022 spring load restrictions on Wright County roads and highways will likely be coming soon Read on...

Remember to turn turn your clocks ahead Saturday night because Daylight Savings Time will take effect at 1 a.m. Sunday, March 13 Read on...

On Tuesday, March 8, 15 Wright County townships conducted elections, which included four races that had nobody file for the position and one race where an incumbent on the ballot lost to a write-in candidate Read on...

The City of Buffalo and the Minnesota Department of Transportation will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 to discuss the 2023 Hwy. 25 construction project Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is looking for nominations for the 2022 Wright County Farm Family of the Year Read on...

Starting Monday, March 21, offices and employees in the Wright County Government Center and Health & Human Services Center will move into their new facility. Those looking for services have numbers to call before they come to either building Read on...

March is National Social Work Month and the Wright County Health & Human Services Board recently honored local social workers for the critical contribution they make to our communities and our residents in need Read on...

On Monday (March 7), Wright County Parks & Recreation opened campground reservations at Collinwood, Schroeder and Bertram Chain of Lakes Parks. In the first hour, they took in almost $128,000 in camping reservation fees Read on...

The Wright County Master Gardeners will be conducting its annual Spring Days Gardening Workshop Saturday, March 26 at St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West Read on...

As of today (March 8) the federal government has begun a second round of free COVID-19 rapid tests for mailing addresses to receive four test kits at no charge to the consumer Read on...

Wright County will be vacating its current Government Center by the end of March. The county has provided a list of dates that specific departments in the current Government Center will be closed and services unavailable Read on...

Tuesday, March 8 will be Township Day. A total of 15 of Wright County's 18 township will be conducting elections and all townships will conduct their annual meetings starting when the polls close at 8 p.m. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 28-March 6 Read on...

Monday, March 7 will be the busiest day of the year for Wright County Parks & Recreation. At 8 a.m., the portal for campsite reservations at Bertram, Collinwood and Schroeder Parks will open. Within a half hour, 75 percent of weekend sites will be gone Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be conducting a virtual open house Wednesday, March 9 for the future Highway 12 project between Delano and Independence Read on...

Due to supply chain problems, Wright County Board of Commissioners meetings and committee meetings will remain in the current Wright County Government Center through at least the end of March Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the second straight week with less than 200 cases, but the 300th death of a Wright County resident attributed to COVID Read on...

This afternoon (March 3), Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes released a statement stating his intent to run for re-election in November Read on...

By the end of March all offices in the current Wright County Government Center and Human Service Center will be housed on the new Government Center at 3650 Braddock Ave. NE. Here is where the departments will be located Read on...

The improvements to I-94 in Wright County will be entering its fourth year in mid-April and all of the construction work will be within the county's borders this year. But, thankfully, by September it will be completed Read on...

Tuesday, March 8 will be Township Election Day for 15 of Wright County's townships. The Elections Division has released information about expanded early voting hours Saturday, March 15 and polling place addresses for Election Day Read on...

This morning (Monday, Feb. 28), Gregory Ulrich, charged with first-degree murder in connection with the February 2021 shooting and bombing at the Allina-Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo, had a preliminary hearing where some key dates were finalized Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has an immediate opening for a Sign Technician/Highway Maintenance Worker Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period of Feb. 18-24 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 21-27 Read on...

After some delays due to supply chain issues and worker shortages, the move of departments in the Wright County Government Center and the Health & Human Services will take place over 10 days from Monday, March 21 to Wednesday, March 30 Read on...

The absentee ballot box at the Wright County Government is now available 24 hours a day for Wright County township elections, which will take place Tuesday, March 8 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that ice fishing shelters need to removed from lakes in Wright County by midnight Monday, March 7 Read on...

With spring right around the corner, Wright County Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Lantern Ski event at Ney Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. The event is free for those with their own equipment and $ 5 if you need skis and poles Read on...

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the advocacy group Rivers of Hope is heightening awareness to some disturbing numbers of students who are or have been subjected to physical, verbal and/or emotional violence Read on...

In an annual rite of spring, the Minnesota DNR has its EagleCam up and running prior to birth of at least two eaglets in mid-March Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office big farewell Tuesday in a retirement ceremony for Annette Habisch-Peterson - a 35-year employee who has held just about every job capable of having in the Sheriff's Office Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has advice for motorists and numerous links for safety when on the road dealing with snowplows Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity report for the period of Feb. 14-20 Read on...

Today may have people merely wishing for summer, but one annual tradition is in full preparation mode - the 2022 Wright County Fair. Some early details are coming out about what to expect at the fair July 20-24. Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department is preparing for a storm over the next 48 hours that could dump seven to 12 inches of snow throughout Wright County Read on...

The state legislative district maps have been released and include many changes for Wright County cities and townships because of the population growth Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents Day Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the fewest number of new cases since September 2021. Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to extend its half-cent Local Option Sales Tax through 2032 Read on...

In 2021, the Wright County Recorder's Office recorded 64 plats that represent 1,978 lots/new parcels - the highest number of plats since 2007 and the most lots/new parcels since 2006 Read on...

The Minnesota Special Redistricting Panel released the new Congressional District map for the eight districts in Minnesota. While there were some significant changes, all of Wright County will remain in District 6 Read on...

Four days a year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have free admission days. The first of 2022 will be Saturday, Feb. 19 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 7-13. Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which showed a sharp decrease in new cases Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that, due to supply line shortages, it was delayed in mailing out boat and ATV renewal notices and is currently backlogged in processing waves of mail-in renewals Read on...

The National Weather Service has provided an update on the winter storm coming this afternoon and the temperature fluctuations that will follow Read on...

A storm system is expected to blow through Wright County Thursday. While only an inch or two of snow is expected, it is supposed to come during the afternoon/evening commute Read on...

Almost all of Wright County Parks & Recreation programs for winter 2021-22 have filled out, but one program still has limited openings remaining - a free program to select, cut and carve a buckthorn hiking stick Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer has largely kept the heroic actions of his office on Feb. 9, 2021. But, a year later, he reflects on the tragic events surrounding the Allina clinic shooting in Buffalo Read on...

Wright County is using American Rescue Plan funds to offer matching grants to cities, townships and Internet Service Providers to assist the unserved and underserved communities in the county. The application portal is now open Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of Jan. 31-Feb. 6 Read on...

Wright County Elections Division has announced that absentee voting for the March 8 township elections is now open Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced this afternoon that Maple Lake, the site of tomorrow's Fishing Derby, has met the 20-inch ice threshold to allow vehicle traffic Read on...

Wright County has a pressing need for foster parents. The county's Health & Human Services will be hosting an informational meeting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard covering the period of Jan. 28-Feb. 3 Read on...

Wright County Sheriff's Office K9 officer Grizz has been gifted a bullet proof vest from the National Police Association Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the winner of the Second Annual Name a Snowplow contest. The eight finalists get a named plow in each of MnDOT's eight districts. The most votes went to Betty Whiteout. Read on...

The Wright County License Center has opened appointments for driver's license renewals for the period of Feb. 14-25 Read on...

The Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership is offering Placemaking Microgrant opportunities to nonprofits, school districts, local units of government and community groups with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor to improve local communities Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified Wright County as an at-risk location for oak wilt, a deadly disease that impacts all species of oak trees that grow in the state. the DNR suggests pruning trees in cold months to prevent spread Read on...

Today (Tuesday, Feb. 1) will be precinct caucus night throughout Minnesota. The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has a list of precinct locations for those wishing to attend and be part of the political process Read on...

On Wednesday, Feb. 9, an evening program will be held at Buffalo High School honoring a community that came together over the tragedy Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo Feb. 9, 2021 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period covering Jan. 24-30 Read on...

On Tuesday, March 6, 15 Wright County townships will be conducting township officer elections. Wright County's election office has information for those looking to vote absentee Read on...

All flags in Minnesota will fly at half-staff Monday, Jan. 31, in honor of Allen Fischer, a South Haven firefighter who died from complications of a medical condition sustained in the line of duty Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a temporary lane closure on eastbound I-94 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31 Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard and, for the third straight week, the county has seen the most new confirmed cases since December 2020 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Health has announced a 10-year strategic plan to improve the health care and quality of life for the more than 400,000 Minnesotans who have asthma Read on...

Today (Jan. 26) is the annual Point in Time Count of those experiencing homelessness in Minnesota Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Warning tonight into Wednesday morning that includes Wright County, with air temperatures projected to drop to 20 degrees below zero or colder with wind chills of 25 to 40 degrees below zero Read on...

At its meeting this morning (Jan. 25), the Wright County Board of Commissioners set a public hearing for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 to discuss the county's Local Option Sales Tax, which is currently set to expire Dec. 31 Read on...

Monday, March 7 is going to be the busiest day of the year for Wright County Parks & Recreation. It is the day that campsite reservations open and, within hours, most sites will be reserved for weekends. Parks & Rec has some advice prior to the opening Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that includes Wright County for tonight into tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 25). Air temperatures are expected at 15-20 degrees below zero with wind chills of 30-40 below Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting its Third Annual "Gardening from the Ground Up" webinar series, a free four-day Zoom webinar Feb. 22-25 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Jan. 17-23 Read on...

A series of clipper systems are expected to hit Wright County over the next three days, dropping four to eight inches of snow between them Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services will be hosting a child foster care informational meeting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 at the Wright County Law Enforcement Center in Buffalo Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the most new confirmed cases in a seven-day since December 2020 Read on...

The 2022 general elections are just over nine months away and Monday, Jan. 25 will be National Poll Worker Recruitment Day - a campaign to find poll workers for the November elections Read on...

At its Tuesday meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved setting the annual Board of Appeal and Equalization - the meeting where property owners can appeal their tax assessment and classification - for Monday, June 13 Read on...

This morning (Jan. 20), Wright County launched a redesign of the county website. The primary purpose of the redesign is the make the site more user-friendly Read on...

Eastbound I-94 near CSAH 19 in Albertville, which was closed this morning due to a crash that covered the road with potatoes, has reopened for traffic Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the eastbound I-94 near CSAH 19 in Albertville is closed after an accident caused a semi truck to drop its cargo - potatoes - on the freeway. No timetable has been given when the road will reopen Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for public input from those who depend on transportation services in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties. A pair of surveys are open through Jan. 31 for residents to provide input Read on...

The United States government has opened a website to give every home or apartment in the country four free COVID-19 at-home rapid tests. The process to apply to get your tests takes just two minutes and are expected to ship in seven to 12 days Read on...

At today's meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved its annual listing of roads that will be under weight restrictions in the spring. The restrictions are announced by the Wright County Highway Department and usually start in mid-March Read on...

At today's meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, the board completed one of its most important tasks of the year - appointing commissioners to the 17 committees and 41 advisory boards on which county commissioners serve Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 10-16 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its Rail Crossing Safety Action Plan. MnDOT has a website set up for participants to take a survey and access a comment map for specific crossings Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the most new cases in any seven-day reporting period since December 2020 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department will have its plows out in force through the duration of today's snow event. 3-4 inches of snow are expected from this system, with higher totals expected in the western portion of Wright County Read on...

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes has announced that three individuals have been charged in arrests made by the Wright County Sheriff's Office that included five pounds of methamphetamine, $35,000 in cash and a stolen firearm Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced the opening of approximately 600 driver's license renewal appointments covering the period of Jan. 31-Feb. 11 Read on...

Wright County Highway Department trucks will be out in force this afternoon and evening in advance of a snow system expected to reach Wright County early Friday morning Read on...

A snow system that is expected to bury western Minnesota with up to a foot of snow is currently on track to see 3-4 inches of snow fall in Wright County Friday Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced a pair of morning lane closures in the Clearwater/Hasty area Read on...

Dates have been sent for the pretrial hearing and jury trial for Gregory Ulrich, charged in the shooting and bombing of the Allina Crossroads Clinic last February Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that there will be three separate lane closures on I-94 in Wright County Wednesday (Jan. 12) that will likely cause delays Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is reminding farmers that that Private Pesticide Applicator certification will expire March 1 and need to be renewed. An in-person renewal workshop will be held in Buffalo Thursday, Feb. 10 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released the schedule for its 2022 road projects for District 3 - the Central Minnesota district that includes Wright County Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 3-9 Read on...

Today (Jan. 7) Wright County said goodbye to Terrie Piram of the Planning & Zoning Office after 41 years of service to the residents of Wright County Read on...

It may be winter, but Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park numerous outdoor activities and camper cabins available for those looking to enjoy the scenic beauty of the park Read on...

Wright County Commissioner Christine Husom was selected as chairperson if the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary of working for improvements on the stretch of highway between Plymouth and Annandale Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period of Dec. 31-Jan. 6 Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for much of Minnesota through 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. Air temperatures are expected to fall to 20 to 25 degrees Friday morning with wind chills expected to be 35 degrees below zero Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has released a statement regarding the use of the trail system in Wright County parks, including skiers, snowshoers and fat tire bike riders so all can share the trails while respecting one another's activities Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety released a summary of traffic-related fatalities in 2021. The were 497 deaths - the highest number since 2007 Read on...

Highway 5 (Excelsior Avenue N.) in Annandale will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today for an emergency railroad track repair performed by Candian Pacific Railroad Read on...

Commissioner Christine Husom was selected as county board chair for the second time in three years at Tuesday's meeting Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is accepting applications for undergraduate students interested in crops, livestock, horticulture and natural resources for a paid 10-12 internship, including Wright County Read on...

The Wright County License Center has opened approximately 600 appointments for driver's license renewals covering the period of Jan. 18-28 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Dec. 27-Jan. 2 Read on...

Interested in seeing Wright County Board of Commissioners meetings or be aware in advance of what will be discussed at the meetings? Both are available on the Wright County website Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced is will raise the weight load restrictions in the Central Zone (including all of Wright County) by up to 10 percent as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31 Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a dangerous cold advisory for Friday and Saturday with bitterly cold air temperatures and wind chills on the way - and the chance if additional snow in Wright County Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard covering the period of Dec. 23-29 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Friday Dec. 31 in observance of the New Year's holiday Read on...

The Wright County Division of Agriculture and Drainage is seeking quotes for the removal of trees in a section of Joint Ditch 15 in Stockholm Township Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department will have trucks on the road all day today as plowable snow is expected during the day before temperatures drop into a deep freeze beginning tonight and extending through the weekend Read on...

A Wright County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a motor vehicle crash in St. Michael Thursday, December 23 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Dec. 20-26 Read on...

The Turn, Wright County Adult Drug Court, is pleased to announce the graduation of Thomas Nickleby. His graduation ceremony will be held Thursday, Jan. 6 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 in observance of the Christmas holiday Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard covering the period of Dec. 17-22 Read on...

The filing period for township elections in 15 Wright County townships next March opens Tuesday, Dec. 28 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released guidance about safety when walking or driving on ice Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with food service supplier Aramark to start and educational job training program with inmates that will give real-life experience to bring with them upon release to find employment and reduce recidivism Read on...

At its meeting today (Dec. 21), the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved eligibility for the Minnesota Cities Participation Program, which assists first-time homebuyers to obtain low-interest loans Read on...

The U.S. State Department announced Monday that, effective Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, the cost of obtaining a passport is going to increase by $20 Read on...

A winter storm is expected to roll over Wright County tomorrow morning (Tuesday, Dec. 21) during the morning commute. The Wright County Highway Department is currently anticipating about an inch of snow - more if the storm track dips south Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a three-part webinar series on pollinators and beekeeping Feb. 1-3. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Dec. 13-19 Read on...

Every year, the Wright County Historical Society presents its holiday Festival of Trees. This year, four commissioners are in competition for the best tree and the WCHS has produced a video highlighting each tree Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released a statement dealing with delays in getting license tabs and cab cards that expire in 2022. The Wright County License Center doesn't have this same problem Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced the opening of approximately 600 driver's license renewal appointments for the period of Jan. 3-14 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department is making preparations for a night that could include heavy thunderstorms, dangerous high wind gusts, snow, ice and power outages Read on...

Wright County Emergency Management is cautioning residents about an unprecedented weather day in Minnesota that could include record-setting high temperatures, thunderstorms, tornadoes and dangerous straight-line winds Read on...

Traffic on eastbound I-94 was delayed several miles Monday afternoon following a shooting in St. Cloud that led to a high-speed chase that ended near Mile Marker 194 near Monticello Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services has put forth a Request for Proposals seeking qualified applicants to provide random drug testing for clients of Wright County Health & Human Services Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is teaming up with Annie's Project for a six-part evening seminar dealing with the opportunities and challenges women in agriculture face Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of the Dec. 6-12. Read on...

A segment of CSAH 9 east of Waverly Lake will be closed to thru traffic Tuesday, Dec. 14, for a safety project that is expected to start and finish the same day Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has spent the morning preparing its trucks and plows to take on the first significant winter storm to hit the county this season. If the storm stays on its current track, there will be big variations in snow totals Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has provided its final update for 2021 on the I-94 construction project between Maple Grove and Clearwater Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes 879 new cases, 39 hospitalizations and 11 deaths reported over the last seven days Read on...

Those seeking to obtain licenses for fish houses can use the "fast pass" option at the License Center in the Wright County Government Center. No appointment is necessary and, due the quickness of the transaction, can proceed to the front of the line Read on...

A significant winter storm capable of dropping eight or more inches of snow Friday into Saturday morning was projected to stay well south of Wright County. However, updated projections are now saying Wright County could see two to six inches of snow Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Warning this afternoon into this evening for much of eastern and central Minnesota, with Wright County in the middle of the warning area Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will conduct its annual Truth in Taxation hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 in the Wright County Boardroom Read on...

After being closed for almost 22 months due to COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver Testing Station has reopened in Buffalo Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation is seeking public input on the department's Comprehensive Master Plan, which will lay out the vision for the county's parks system for the next 20-30 years Read on...

In a little more than a month, the offices in the Wright County Government Center in downtown Buffalo and the Health & Human Services Center at the intersections of Hwys. 55 and 25 will be moving to its Braddock Ave. location north of Buffalo Read on...

Canadian Pacific Railroad has closed the railroad crossing at CSAH 3 in Southside Township today to make an emergency track repair. The closure should only last one day Read on...

A 43-year-old Maple Lake man is in custody by the Wright County Sheriff's Office following a domestic abuse incident in Southside Township that led to a soft lockdown of Kimball High School Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its COVID-19 dashboard covering the past two weeks of reporting, including the highest two-week death count since the pandemic began Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that there will be nightly lane closures on I-94 in both directions between St. Michael and Albertville Read on...

In 2020, the Minnesota Department of Transportation ran a Name That Snowplow contest. MnDOT was stunned when it received thousands of submissions before a vote to pick eight winners. Due to its unexpected popularity, it's back for another contest Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering a series of webinars dealing with Good Agricultural Practices for farms that will run throughout the winter months. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period covering Nov. 22-28. Read on...

The dispatchers for the Wright County Sheriff's Office have been honored with an award for their professionalism and effectiveness during the active shooter incident at Allina Crossroads Clinic in February Read on...

Wright County Planning & Zoning has announced that a mining request in Buffalo Township has been removed from the Thursday, Oct. 28 Planning Commission agenda. A citizens' petition requesting an Environmental Assessment Worksheet has been received Read on...