A two-day road project on CSAH 19 in Albertville near the I-94 ramps will undergo a mill-and-fill project Thursday and Friday. Three of the four lanes will remain open at all times, but some delays are expected Read on...

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

County offices and facilities will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day Read on...

Wright County Road 107 north of Waverly and Montrose will undergo a pair of construction projects this summer - one starting on June 5 and the second coming in July Read on...

The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be making two stops in Minnesota - today through Monday (May 26-29) in Mendota Heights and July 20-23 in Monticello Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that CSAH 8 in Woodland Township will close Monday, June 5 for repairs. The repairs are expected to be completed by Friday, June 8 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced its 2023 Pavement Preservation Projects, which begin Monday, June 5 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office is reminding those who have structures in lakes and rivers (swim rafts, water trampolines, slides, etc.) that those structures require a permit. The permits and free and the application can be done on the county website Read on...

Wright County currently has 14 job openings in different county departments and offices Read on...

Xcel Energy has provided a community update to the City of Monticello concerning the removal process of water containing tritium Read on...

With summer right around the corner, Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced its schedule of events of offerings for all ages Read on...

Seal coating projects on Wright County highways began yesterday (Monday, May 22) and will continue through early June Read on...

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

Starting Tuesday, May 30 a section of CSAH 75 (West Broadway Street) in the City of Monticello will be closed to complete a water and sewer connection. A detour on that section of road will be required. The work is expected to take two weeks Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that there will be a lane closure in the eastbound lane this week while fencing work is being completed Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a free honey beekeeping workshop Thursday, May 25 at Big Woods Nectar in Clearwater Read on...

The Festival of Trees, a free family-friendly event is coming to Sturges Park in Buffalo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Read on...

Wright County Public Health will be offering a pair of suicide prevention training sessions later in May Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Minnesota that will be in place today through 6 a.m. Friday Read on...

The City of Cokato has announced that a segment of CSAH 3 will close Monday, May 22 and will remain closed until mid-June while repairs are made to city's watermain and sewer connection Read on...

Wright County, in partnership with the Opioid Settlement Council, has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support opioid epidemic response strategies Read on...

Wright County is going to see hazy sunshine today, but if you're traveling north, the National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Minnesota north of Wright County due to smoke from wildfires in Canada Read on...

May 14-20 is National Police Week, an event that honors those law enforcement officers who have died in the line of service. Started in 1962, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week that date falls in is National Police Week Read on...

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

Summer is a busy time at Wright County Parks & Recreation and the summer schedule of events offers exciting opportunities for the entire family Read on...

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

Trailblazer Transit will be hosting a Transit Driver Career Fair Saturday, May 6. The starting wage for drivers is $25 an hour Read on...

At its May 2 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 7-13 Correctional Officers and Employee Week in Wright County Read on...

Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths, an initiative from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is highlighting Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. TZD is providing tips and motorcyclists and other motorists to promote sharing the road safely Read on...

After being closed due to flooding from the Mississippi River, Otsego County Park will partially re-open Wednesday, May 3 Read on...

Wright County is one of 76 Minnesota counties under a Red Flag Warning, which prohibits burning of any kind, from noon to 8 p.m. today (May 2) Read on...

The segment of CSAH 36 east of Highway 101 in Otsego that has been closed for a week due to the flood water is expected to re-open by 3 p.m. today (May 1) Read on...

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

Wright County, in partnership with the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council, has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support opioid epidemic response strategies, including prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction Read on...

An annual attempt to assist are pollinators has been gaining steam - No Mow May. The purpose of No Mow May is to encourage people not to mow their lawns during May because that is the critical time for pollinators like bees Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that the segment of CSAH 32 west of Rockford that has been closed due to flooding will re-open at 2 p.m. today Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that it will re-open sections of CSAH 14 and CSAH 20 that have been closed due to floodwater this morning (April 28) Read on...

Wright County Parks & Rec has a couple of important reminders regarding equine trails in two county parks and the timetable for archery targets at three locations Read on...

The flooding that has taken place in Delano and Rockford along the Crow River has reached a tipping point. The river has crested in both cities and has started to recede - a process that will speed up in the coming days Read on...

As everyone likely knows, this winter was one of the most brutal in recent memory - both in the amount of days with snow and amount of snow that fell. The Wright County Highway Department has compiled statistics for the season and they are staggering Read on...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Minnesota Department of Health will be hosting a series of webinars as well providing links to toolkits for individuals, organizations and communities to address the topics of mental health and suicide Read on...

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

Tomorrow (Saturday, April 22), Wright County will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. There will be two drop-off locations in Wright County - one in Otsego and one in Montrose Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that spring load weight restrictions will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 24 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is encouraging residents and businesses with slow internet speeds to sign up for Line Extension Program Read on...

The Wright County Division of Agriculture and Drainage is seeking quotes for repairs on County Ditch #7 located in the City of Cokato Read on...

It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and today's spotlight topic is tornadoes. Today there are going to be two statewide tornado drills that will sound sirens throughout Minnesota - one at 1:45 p.m. and another at 6:45 p.m. Read on...

It seems only fitting that today's topic of Severe Weather Awareness Week is flooding Read on...

The fishing opener is just three weeks away and the Wright County License Center is ready to assist in the transfer, renewal or registration of watercraft, as well as replacement registration decals and fishing licenses Read on...

At its meeting today (April 18), the Wright County Board of Commissioners recognized the Week of April 17-21 as National Work Zone Awareness Week, which highlights the dangers of those who work while traffic remains mere feet away Read on...

Wright County Emergency Management has released a statement regarding its role in assisting in flooding efforts in the county Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that it is placing barricades up on CSAH 36 (53rd Street) in Otsego in the area east of Quilley Avenue NE to west of Rachele Avenue NE due to flooding Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that Otsego Park is closed due to flooding Read on...

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week, where numerous aspects of severe weather are highlighted Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be hosting an open house for those interested in becoming members of the Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday (April 20) Read on...

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

The National Weather Service has updated the flood projections along the Crow River in the cities of Delano and Rockford. Both areas are now in major flood projections Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Rockford and Delano along the Crow River. The projection for Rockford at 13.5 feet - 3.5 feet above flood stage Read on...

April 9-15 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, honoring 911 dispatchers Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced its 2023 construction schedule, which includes more than 200 projects around the state. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office is hosting an open house April 20 for those who are passionate about their communities and willing to volunteer to work in the Sheriff's Office Reserves - a group that has been in Wright County for more than 45 years Read on...

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

The Wright County Assessor's Office has released the times and dates for the Local Boards of Appeals for cities and townships in Wright County. The local boards will meet beginning Monday, April 10 and running through the end of the month Read on...

April is National Donate Life Month and the Wright County License Center is highlighting the campaign for organ, eye and tissue donation because more than 90 percent of those signing up for organ donation do so when they're renewing their driver's license Read on...

Wright County Public Health will be hosting a Suicide Prevention Training seminar from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

Wright County will begin its annual roadside vegetation removal/spraying program Monday, March 1 and is providing property owners options for those who wish to do their own brush and weed removal Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services is acknowledging Celebrate Diversity Month, which in Deaf History Month and World Autism Day Read on...

Most high schools in the state are on spring break this week and the Wright County License Center is open to provide written exams for Class D licenses for new drivers Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 27-April 2 Read on...

Numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show that Wright County is the fastest-growing county in the state, increasing its population by a whopping 4.33 percent (6,143 people) in the last two years Read on...

During a February snowstorm, the Wright County Highway Department deployed cameras to let residents know the difficult job plow drivers have to clear the more than 1,000 miles of roads, shoulders and turn lanes during a snow event Read on...

The Wright County Taxpayer Services and Assessor's Offices have are in the process of mailing out 2023 property tax statements. If you have already received your valuation notices, you can sign up to receive your property tax statement electronically Read on...

The Wright County Economic Development Authority is taking bids for the potential sale of the old Government Center building in downtown Buffalo Read on...

The winter leading into the spring of 2023 has been the Year of the Pothole. The Wright County Highway Department explains why potholes have been more of a problem this year than they typically are Read on...

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

The Wright County Compost & Recycling Center has added a feature to its website to identify where items you're looking to throw out can best be disposed Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced four days in 2023 where vehicle sticker fees won't be required - allowing all Minnesotans to enjoy the parks for free Read on...

Wright County property owners now have an additional option as to how they receive their annual property valuations, property tax statements and notification of the annual Truth in Taxation thanks a digital program that will send notices via email Read on...

Xcel Energy and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency have released statements regarding the tritium leak at the Monticello Nuclear Plan Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is providing tips for how farmers can deal with the pending snow melt and mud issues that will come with it Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that the parking lot in Otsego Park will be closed Thursday and Friday (March 23-24) for the removal of ash trees infected with Emerald Ash Borer Read on...

Kevin Zelaya Asensio made his first court appearance today (March 22) in regard to the shooting that took place in Howard Lake Monday that killed Adrian Montano Medina. Lutes also released the filing document for the case Read on...

Wright County has released the results of a survey from the Wright County Opioid Settlement Council which sought public input on how to prioritize funding from the county's $3.77 million settlement amount Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has provided an update on the fatal shooting Monday in Howard Lake Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer has released a statement involving a shooting this afternoon in Howard Lake Read on...

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

The Lake Pulaski Improvement District announced its intent to draw down the lake level in two weeks (approximately April 1) in keeping with DNR regulations and permits Read on...

Wright County has issued a statement on the water leak that took place at the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has released a statement dealing with the water leak on the grounds of the Monticello Nuclear Plant Read on...

The suspect in the August 2022 robbery of American Heritage Bank has been arrested and extradited from Milwaukee back to Wright County Read on...

Xcel Energy has released a statement concerning a water leak from a condensation pipe at the Monticello Nuclear Plant and what steps have been taken to contain and treat the impacted area Read on...

Hard copy manuals for Class D, motorcycle or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are available for sale at the Wright County License Center Read on...

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

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that campground reservations for Collinwood Park will open at 8 a.m. Monday, March 13. Due to a technical glitch, the reservation software was unable to open last week, but the issue has been resolved Read on...

Of Wright County's 17 townships, 15 will be conducting township elections as part of Township Day in Minnesota. The Wright County Government Center will be open expanded hours for those who wish to vote absentee Read on...

A Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota will take place tomorrow (March 11) at Sturges Park in Buffalo Read on...

Wright County veterans are invited to attend a PACT Act claims clinic Wednesday, March 15 at the St. Cloud Veterans Administration Medical Center Read on...

The Dairy Producers Night Out, an event cosponsored by University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Dairy Initiative, scheduled for tonight (March 9) has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 23 due to inclement weather Read on...

Every year, the Wright County Highway Department places weight restrictions on county roads in the spring to preserve the life of the roads. This year, the restrictions will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is accepting nominations for the 2023 Wright County Farm Family of the Year now through Friday, March 17 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 27-March 5 Read on...

Campground reservations were scheduled to open at 8 a.m. Monday for Bertram Chain of Lakes, Schroeder and Collinwood Parks. Due to a technical issue with the software used for Collinwood Park, reservations for that park have been delayed one week, Read on...

The safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training with Agricultural Communities session that was originally scheduled for Feb. 23 but was postponed because of a snowstorm has been rescheduled for Monday, March 27 Read on...

Campground reservations for Bertram Chain of Lakes Park, Collinwood Park and Schroeder Park open at 8 a.m. Monday, March 6 Read on...

Minnesota fishing licenses expire the last day of February and the Wright County License Center has 2023-24 licenses available for sale Read on...

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

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding those with fish houses on lakes in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota that they must be removed for 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 6 Read on...

Wright County Parks and Recreation will open campground reservations for the 2023 season at 8 a.m. Monday, March 6. The department has tips for those to reserve campsites, because everything between Memorial Day and Labor Day will be gone in 90 minutes Read on...

The second round of a 1-2 punch of a snow storm is expected to dump a foot of additional snow over the next 24 hours, on top of four to seven inches that fell in different parts of Wright County Tuesday night into Wednesday morning Read on...

While numerous operations will be closed the next two days as a powerful winter storm hits the area, Wright County offices and departments will remain open Wednesday and Thursday Read on...

The Wright County Compost & Recycling Center will be closed Thursday (Feb. 23) due to the snowstorm that is expected to snarl traffic Read on...

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

Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday in observance of the Presidents Day holiday Read on...

The Wright County License Center is reminding residents that numerous vehicles have 2023 license tabs due by the end of February Read on...

Safe Communities of Wright County has released a series of short driving-related Public Service Announcements that can be viewed online Read on...

Monticello City Hall will be closed indefinitely after a pickup truck drove through the east entrance earlier this morning, according to the Wright County Sheriff's Office Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced that it is changings it daily schedule for administering Class D written testing from Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to avoid numerous Monday holidays Read on...

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

Fifteen Wright County townships will conduct township elections Tuesday, March 14. Today (Feb. 10) absentee voting begins at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation will be hosting a free bird watching seminar at 10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 11) at Ney Park Nature Center in Maple Lake Read on...

This Sunday (Feb. 12) prior to the Super Bowl, Wright County Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Family Snowshoe Hike at Bertram Chain of Lakes Park from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Read on...

At today's meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, the board approved the list of roads in the county that will subject for spring weight restrictions. Read on...

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

Dillon Tilbury, who has been charged with attempted 2nd degree murder stemming from an incident in Monticello Jan. 16, made his first court appearance today Read on...

When two McLeod County deputies were shot Monday while executing an arrest warrant, the call went out to other agencies to assist in controlling the ensuing standoff. The Wright County Sheriff's Office stepped up in a big way to bring resolution Read on...

The Wright County License Center that tabs for motorcycles, mopeds, RVs, travel trailers, utility trailers and flatbed trailers are due in February Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services is encouraging people to take an online survey dealing with how the county can best spend the money it received in the opioid settle with big pharmaceutical companies Read on...

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

Today (Jan. 25) is the National Point in Time Count, an annual event to help chronicle the number of people who face homelessness in communities throughout the country. Read on...

Buffalo Strong Week has a schedule of events throughout the week of Feb. 6-10 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office and Wright County Emergency Management are seeking public input on its Hazard Mitigation Plan. Public comment is currently open and will remain open until Tuesday, Feb. 7 Read on...

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

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes has provided an update on the arrest and charging of Dillon Tilbury, who is charged in the shooting incident in Monticello Monday Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released a statement regarding a shooting Monday night in Monticello Read on...

Rebecca Graham of Wright County Public health has been selected to be part of a rural leadership program called Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions. The group will tackle the persistent challenge of substance use in rural communities Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has released tips and rules dealing with snowplows, including the dangers of pushing snow from driveways and sidewalks into roadways, children in the vicinity of plows and drivers sharing the road with drivers Read on...

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

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Read on...

Wright County and much of central Minnesota remains in Air Quality Alert through today. Warm air aloft is trapping pollutants that has created smog conditions. The very young, the elderly and those with respiratory issues are urged to stay inside Read on...

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

The Delano Herald Journal entered into a three-year contract with Wright County to be the county's official newspaper, marking the first time in 35 years that its sister paper - The Howard Lake Herald - isn't the official county newspaper Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services has created an Opioid Settlement Advisory Council that has a survey for residents to take to better understand community priorities for how to best spend the county's portion of a multi-state opioid settlement Read on...

The state-run driver's testing center in downtown Buffalo is closed due to the weather and not giving driving tests today. Those looking to take the Class D written test will be accepted as walk-ins at the License Center at the Government Center Read on...

Filing for elected offices for township elections opened today (Jan. 3) and will remain open until Tuesday, Jan. 17 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 Read on...

County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation will open its rental facilities at Robert Ney Memorial Park in Maple Lake and Bertram Chain of Lakes Park in Monticello Saturday, Jan. 7 Read on...

The Wright County Economic Development Partnership has released a pair of videos promoting the county - one dealing with why Wright County is a great place to live and another highlighting the manufacturing and business opportunities in the county Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a youth snowmobile safety course Sunday, Feb. 5 for boys and girls ages 11-15 Read on...

Wright County staffs extends its sincere thanks to Commissioners Christine Husom, Mark Daleiden and Mary Wetter for their public service as their commissioner terms come to end this week Read on...

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

For the 67th year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks the flight of Santa Claus and has a toll-free number for kids to call to find out when Santa will be coming to their area Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has provided an update on the Christmas-time blizzard that will impact drivers traveling for the holiday Read on...

Due to lack of appointments and pending dangerous weather, the Wright County Recycling Center will close at 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 22) Read on...

At its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Wright County Board of Commissioners officially adopted its 2023 budget and certified levy - ending an eight-month process that required a lot of cooperation and cuts to achieve a levy increase of 3.89 percent Read on...

The Wright County License Center has a drop box available at the Government Center that can be accessed 24/7 for those who work and have a difficult time making it to the License Center during regular business hours Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department is preparing for a storm system that has begun dropping snow in Wright County and will continue through Saturday Read on...

County offices and facilities typically close at noon on Christmas Eve. It falls on a weekend this year, so county offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read on...

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

For those interested in specific items during a Wright County Board meeting, in 2023 a new system will be integrated to align agenda items with supporting materials, minutes and the livestream YouTube video of the meeting Read on...

The Wright County License Center has the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources winter licenses that you need in one location, including drive-thru options Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Wright County from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. The warning calls for four to seven inches of snow and will impact both the morning and evening commutes Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will conduct its annual budget/certified levy public hearing (formerly known as Truth in Taxation) tonight (Wednesday, Dec. 14) in the Wright County Boardroom Read on...

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be making its 24th annual journey across the northern United States and Canada with two stops scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 14 in Wright County Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has released a statement regarding the placement of garbage and recycling cans near roadways at times when the department is plowing roads Read on...

One Dec. 8, Wright County Health & Human Services hosted its annual Child Foster Care Holiday Party. HHS hosted 17 families and included a visit from Santa, who took photos and had presents for the children Read on...

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

The Wright County Highway Department has announced to emergency road work will be done today on CSAH 19 in St. Michael near the intersection with Willow Drive SW Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced numerous statewide Border-to-Border grants, including three in Wright County Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering up to $15,000 in matching grant funds for first-time farm owners Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department is seeking comment from those who drive on CSAH 19 in Albertville where traffic control signal system timing was implemented starting today (Dec. 7) Read on...

The 16th Annual Festival of Trees is now open at the Wright County Historical Society. It is the largest indoor collection of Christmas trees in the state and is a free event for the whole family Read on...

Starting this morning (Dec. 5) through Friday, Dec. 16, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be accepting entries for the Name a Snowplow Contest. This is the third year of the contest. Last year's winner was Betty Whiteout Read on...

REAL ID, a more secure form of a driver's license/identity card, was supposed to be required for domestic air travel starting in May 2023. This morning, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the implementation deadline will now be May 2025 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer oversaw a swearing-in ceremony Thursday, recognizing 37 new employees starting their careers with the Wright County Sheriff's Office Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for 24 Minnesota counties, including Wright County, from 3 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday. Sustained winds of 20-30 miles per hour are expected with gusts up to 50 mph Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced a new program to support automation for manufacturers as part of the $97 million State Small Business Credit Initiative Read on...

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

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...