Archery Targets at Riverside and Silver Creek

The Wright County Parks and Recreation Department pulled both archery ranges at Riverside and Silver Creek Archery Ranges on Monday November 13, 2023.  The City of Clearwater has pulled some or all of the targets at Clearwater Wayside.  ...

Equine Trails Closing November 20

Wright County Parks & Recreation will be closing the Equine Trails at Robert Ney Regional Park and Stanley Eddy Regional Park on November 20, 2023 for the season.  This is to begin preparations for the winter season on the trails. Please foll...

Right of Way Maintenance at Harry Larson

Over the next few weeks NuStar Energy will be working around Harry Larson County Park performing right of way maintenance. We ask that if you hear or see equipment around Harry Larson to avoid the area. The equipment they will be using is specialized equi...

Wright County Sheriff's Office Activity Report for Period Ending December 4th, 2023

On November 27th, Kyle Richard Aske, 35 of Monticello was arrested in Monticello on a charge of Driving After Cancelation.

On November 27th, Larae Simone Burcey, 22 of Minneapolis was arrested in Anoka County on a Wright County warrant for Theft.

On Novembe...

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report for Period Ending November 27, 2023

On November 20^th, Dawit Tesfaye Amare, 44 of Roseville was arrested in Clearwater on a charge of Obstruct Legal Process. 

On November 20^th, Elijah Colt Basham, 37 of Princeton was arrested in Mille Lacs County on a Wright County warrant for Fleein...

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report For Period Ending November 20, 2023

On November 13^th, Draven James Craidon, 20 of Maple Grove was arrested in Freeborn County on a Wright County warrant for 5^th Degree Controlled Substance.

On November 13^th, Christopher Lee Freitas, 40 of Madison Lake was arrested in Otsego on a Wright Count...

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report for Period Ending November 13, 2023

On November 6^th, Nicholas Steven Banker, 36 of Clearwater was arrested in Stearns County on a Wright County warrant for 5^th Degree Controlled Substance.

On November 6^th, Elle Michelle Hawkinson, 46 of Buffalo was arrested in Buffalo on a charge of 2^nd Degr...

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report for Period Ending November 6, 2023

On October 30^th, Nathan Paul Antrim, 51 of Columbia Heights was arrested in Crow Wing County on a Wright County warrant for Domestic Assault. 

On October 30^th, Joshua Lee Hill, 27of Shakopee was arrested in Scott County on Wright County warrants f...

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report for Period Ending October 30, 2023

On October 23rd, Tyler Gilbert Abfalter, 24 of Annandale was arrested in Annandale on a Wright County warrant for 5th Degree Controlled Substance.

On October 23rd, Akinyemi Henry Akinneye, 26 of Coon Rapids was arrested in Anoka County on a Wright County w...

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report for Period Ending October 23, 2023

On October 16^th, Brandon James Alexander Chretien, 31 of Albertville was arrested in McLeod County on Wright County warrants for 1^st Degree Burglary and Violation of a No Contact Order.

On October 16^th, Kayla Rose Gunderson, 32 of Minneapolis was arrested ...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 27 to Dec. 3. Follow the link to see the full Activity Report

Buffalo DVS Moving to New Location

A Message from Buffalo Driver and Vehicle Services:

We are excited to announce that the Buffalo Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) exam station is relocating to a new address to better serve our customers. Plus, more services will be available at the new lo...

2023 Festival of Trees Opens Friday

Starting tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 1) and running through Saturday, Jan. 6, the Wright County Historical Society will be hosting its 17^th Annual Festival of Trees at the museum site at 2001 Hwy. 25 north of Buffalo and adjacent to the Wright County Governmen...

U of M Extension Hosting EAB Workshop Jan. 24

A Message from University of Minnesota Extension:

In response to emerald ash borer concerns and questions about replacement trees from the community, the University of Minnesota Extension is hosting a free, in-person workshop on from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesd...

License Center Doing Brisk Business

A Message from the Wright County License Center: 

2023 has been a busy year in the License Center. To date, we’ve had more than 61,000 people check into to our lobby kiosk for service. The drive-thru also saw substantial growth this year...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 20-26. Click here to view the full Activity Report

County Offices and Facilities Closed Thursday, Friday

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All offices and facilities will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27.

Free Park Day Coming Friday

For those who will be staying in Minnesota for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and don’t want to deal with the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, there will be a rare opportunity on Friday, Nov. 24 to get away from it all.

The Minnesota Departme...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of Nov. 13-19. Click on this link to see the full Activity Report.

Drop Off Unused, Non-Working Christmas Lights at P&Z Office

A Message from Wright County Planning & Zoning:

There is a disposal box located outside of the Planning & Zoning Office at the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo) to recycle unused or non-functioning Christmas lights.

The...

License Center Accepting Walk-Ins for Written Driver's Testing

A message from the Wright County License Center:

A reminder for students looking to take the Class D written knowledge exam, the License Center offers this service by appointment and walk-in on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Due to the shortened work ...

Parks Closes a Pair of Archery Ranges for Winter Season

The Wright County Parks and Recreation Department pulled both archery ranges at Riverside Archery Range and Silver Creek Archery Range for the winter season on Monday Nov. 13, 2023. The City of Clearwater have pulled some or all of the targets at Clearwat...

Detour in Monticello Coming Next Week

A Message from the City of Monticello:

Beginning Monday, Nov. 20 through Wednesday, Nov. 22 westbound Broadway Street (CSAH 75) will be closed between Pine Street (Hwy. 25) and Walnut Street. Traffic signal work will be occurring on Broadway Street at Pine...

Nov. 13-17 is Crash Responder Safety Week

Nov. 13-17 is Crash Responder Safety Week and highlights the life-saving work done by fire departments, law enforcement, emergency response teams, the Department of Transportation and towing and recovery drivers.

The purpose of Crash Responder Safety Week ...

Winter Weather Awareness Week Highlights Home and Fire Safety

This week is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and the topic for today (Nov. 15) is home and fire safety.

Among the topics discussed are winter safety checklists for your home and for after a severe storm, heating fact sheets and the dangers of wo...

Truth in Taxation Notices Being Mailed Out

Wright County Taxpayer Services has mailed the 2024 Truth in Taxation notices. Taxpayers who have not received their notice by the end of this week can call (763) 682-7585 to obtain another copy. Electronic notices went out late Monday to those who have s...

We're Hiring!

Wright County currently has several job openings, including a Senior Accountant (Finance & Taxpayer Services), an Accounting Technician (Finance & Taxpayer Services), a Construction Engineer (Highway) a Traffic Engineer (Highway) a Business Techno...

CP Holiday Train to Make Stops in Buffalo and Annandale

Once again this year, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be making stops in Wright County.

The 1,000-foot train with hundreds of thousands of LED lights has become a holiday tradition through much of the central and northern United States and Canada.

T...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 6-12. Click here to see the full Activity Report

Winter Weather Awareness Week Highlights Winter Storms

It may not seem like it at the moment with temperatures expected to push to 60 degrees later in the week, but Nov. 13-17 is Winter Weather Awareness Week. Each day the National Weather Service highlights a different topic. Today’s topic is Winte...

Braddock Avenue Construction Update

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that the road construction project on Braddock Avenue next the county campus has been substantially completed and has opened to traffic. Those coming to the Government Center, Law Enforcement Center and J...

County Facilities Closed Friday for Veterans Day

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All offices and facilities will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13.

Sheriff's Office Investigating Suspected Phone Scam

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Sheriff's Office took numerous calls from a concerned citizen who had been called by a male claiming to be a sergeant from the Sheriff's Office. This per...

Two School Districts Approve Ballot Funding Questions

A pair of Wright County School Districts have approved referendum ballot questions for additional funding.

The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District approved $41.5 million for heightened security, renovation, maintenance and upgrades to facilities in th...

Sheriff's Office Honors Citizen Heroes

At its meeting today (Nov. 7), Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer honored six local citizens for their life-saving actions and acts of heroism in 2023 in Wright County. Click on the following link to view the presentation (the presentation begins at the ...

Assessor Has Important Message About Homestead Applications

A Message from the Wright County Assessor’s Office:

An important property tax homestead notice that will affect your 2024 property taxes and eligibility for a property tax refund. If you have purchased or moved into a property in the past year, c...

Elections Taking Place in Two County School Districts

Today is Election Day and two school districts have ballot questions (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted). Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Results will be posted on the Wright County website. Results will not be poste...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 30 to Nov. 5. Click on the link to see the Activity Report

County to Participate in Operation Green Light Nov. 6-12

Saturday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and, in honor of the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, Wright County is going to illuminate the entrances and roofs of buildings on the county campus green.

Wright County is p...

Recycling Center Closed on Veterans Day (Nov. 11)

A Message from the Wright County Recycling & Compost Center:

The Wright County Recycling & Compost Center will be closed Saturday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. During November, the facility will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesday...

Hwy. 25 PEL Study Group two hold two events in Monticello

Going to the Craft Show or Farmers Market this weekend at the Monticello Community Center? Be sure to stop by the Highway 25 Area PEL Study table to learn more about the study being conducted by Wright and Sherburne counties. Don’t forg...

Government Center Open Saturday for I.S.D. 877 Voting

A Message from Wright County Elections:

A reminder for those who wish to vote on the bond referendum for School District 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose) can vote early on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Wright County Government Center (1650 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffal...

Detour on Hwy. 75 in Monticello Is Removed

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The City of Monticello has announced that the paving project on Hwy. 75/Broadway has been completed and the detour route was removed Wednesday afternoon. Excavation and grading for the Walnut Street park...

Recycling Center Taking Non-Working Christmas Lights

A message from the Wright County Government Center:

Fall clean up time is here and I’m sure we all have hope that snow stays away as we try to get the grass mowed one more time and leaves cleaned up. The Compost & Recycling Center is open fro...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released Activity Report for the period of Oct. 23-29. Click on the link to see the Activity Report

Highway Department Provides Braddock Avenue Construction Update

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The contractor on the Braddock Avenue NE roundabout project that has detoured traffic to county facilities has provided a schedule as of 8 a.m. today (Oct. 27):

Curb and Gutter – completed Oct. ...

U of M Extension Has Opening for CEC in District 3

A Message from University of Minnesota Extension:

The Wright County University of Minnesota Extension is currently seeking applications for County Extension Committee (CEC) members in District 3, here is a link to the county’s district map. If yo...

Wright County Seeking Applications to GRRL Board of Trustees

Wright County is seeking interested residents to apply to serve as a member on the Great River Regional Library Board of Trustees. The GRRL has 33 branch libraries, including nine Wright County branches (Annandale, Buffalo, Clearwater, Cokato, Delano, How...

Sheriff's Reserves Team Open House Tonight

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

Do you have a passion to support your community and serve others? Do you want to be front and center at events across Wright County? Ever wonder what the men and women serving in Law Enforcement ...

Bertram Boo-tacular Coming Saturday

Last year, Wright County Parks & Recreation hosted the first Bertram Boo-tacular at Betram Chain of Lakes Regional Park in Monticello. Parks & Rec Director Ross Demant said he had no idea whether the program would be well attended and was stunned ...

Safe Communities of Wright County Offering Halloween Safety Tips

A Message from Safe Communities of Wright County:

Halloween is a very exciting time for kids and for adults as well. We all need to do our part to make sure Halloween events are fun and safe.

Drivers can do their part to help protect trick-or-treaters by fo...

Public Health Hosting Radon Test Kit Sale in Rockford Tonight

A Message from Wright County Public Health:

Get ready for winter by checking your indoor air quality, as environmental hazards in the home, like Radon, are at their highest throughout the winter months. Come see us at Rockford City Hall TONIGHT, from 5:30 ...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 16-22. Click here to see the full Activity Report.

CSAH 6 Construction Project Postponed

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that a five-day closure expected to begin today (Monday, Oct. 23) on a section of CSAH 6 has been postponed.

The construction was scheduled to take place...

Wright County Elections Opens Early Voting

A Message from Wright County Elections:

Direct balloting for the School District 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose) bond referendum is taking place now through Nov. 6. Eligible voters may visit the Taxpayer Services counter at the Wright County Government Cent...

Co. Rd. 110 Construction Finishes Early

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

On Monday, Oct. 16, the Wright County Highway Department closed a portion of County Road 110 in Woodland Township to perform maintenance on a deteriorating cattle pass. The closure was located approximat...

Veterans Being Warned of 3M Lawsuit Scam

A Message from Wright County Veteran Services:

Veterans are being warned about a scam that is ongoing dealing with the lawsuit against 3M over defective hearing protection used by our military. 3M is the parent company of the firm that manufactured the hea...

A Pair of Meetings Scheduled in Monticello to Discuss Hwy. 25

Wright and Sherburne counties are partnering to conduct the Highway 25 Area Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study, now through December 2024. The study will examine a range of cost-effective transportation alternatives to address capacity, acces...

Sheriff Provides Update on St. Michael Hit-and-Run

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

At approximately 10:54 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the intersection of Ochoa Avenue NE and 60^th Street NE in the City of St. Michael for a...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 9-15. Follow this link to see the full Activity Report.

Portion of CSAH 6 to Close Monday, Oct. 23

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Beginning Monday, Oct. 23, the Wright County Highway Department will be closing a section of CSAH 6 to remove a cattle pass. The location is approximately 500 feet north of CSAH 56 in Victor Township. Th...

Otsego County Park Closed Oct. 16-17

A Message from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

Otsego County will be closed to all users Monday, Oct. 16 and Tuesday, Oct. 17 for tree trimming and the removal of Emerald Ash Borer-infected trees. The park is scheduled to re-open Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Cyclists, Pedestrians Along Hwy. 25 Asked to Provide Feedback

Calling all pedestrians and cyclists! If you use the area on or near Highway 25, Sherburne and Wright counties want to hear from you. Your input is vital to better understand the communities’ needs and help identify recommendations for the Highw...

Highway Department Provides Update on Construction Near County Campus

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Work continues on the CSAH 83/Co. Rd. 148 (Braddock Avenue NE) roundabout and Co. Rd. 148 realignment project north of Buffalo near the Wright County Government Campus. This project is expected to be ope...

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Coming Oct. 28

A Message from Wright County Health & Human Services:

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Wright County and MEADA (Mentorship, Education and Drug Awareness) will partner with a pair of Wright County banks to host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day...

Parks and Recreation Commission Looking for Applications

The Wright County Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking applications for Parks and Recreation Commission members in District 3 and District 5, here is a link to the County’s district map. If you are interested, please contact Ross...

TZD Spotlights Deer-Vehicle Crashes

A Message from Toward Zero Deaths Minnesota:

Minnesota’s large deer population makes them a safety hazard on the road all year long, but deer-vehicle crashes peak in the autumn months. Although all motorists need to be extra cautious as the weath...

Community Dental Hosting Open House Oct. 27

Community Dental Care will be conducting an Open House to celebrate one year in operation in Wright County from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.

The Open House will take place in Conference Room 1103 on the first floor of the Government Center. Doors o...

Compost & Recycling Center to Expand Hours for Yard Waste Disposal

A Message from the Wright County Compost & Recycling Center:

Starting on Monday, Oct. 16 and through Friday, Nov. 17, the Wright County Compost & Recycling Center will be open Mondays through Fridays for fall yard waste disposal. On Mondays, Wednes...

Hwy. 25 to Add More Construction Work in Monticello

A Message from the Minnesota Department of Transportation:

The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect stop-and-go traffic on Highway 25 as the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crossing closes to install updates and make rep...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 2-8. Click here to see the full Activity Report

Road Work Will Close a Section of Co. Rd. 110 Starting Oct. 16

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Beginning on Monday Oct. 16, the Wright County Highway Department will be closing a section of County Road 110 to remove a failing cattle pass. The location is approximately 500 feet north of County High...

Extension Offering Program for Young Farmers

A Message from University of Minnesota Extension:

University of Minnesota Extension is offering a Minnesota Beginning Farmer Institute for young farmers who are taking over an existing operation or are planning to start their own farm. The Institute is a f...

Minnesota Vikings License Plates Coming in January

A Message from the Wright County License Center:  The Minnesota Vikings are the first professional team in Minnesota to release a new plate design. These plates will be available for the public to purchase in January 2024. The Vikings we...

CSAH 20 in Hanover to Close Oct. 9 for Utility Work

A Message from the City of Hanover:

A short-term closure of a section of CSAH 20/River Road will begin on Monday, October 9. The closure location in Hanover from the intersection of Division Street E on the west side to just west of the daycare on the east...

FEMA to Conduct National Cell Phone Notification Test Oct. 4

On Wednesday (Oct. 4), be prepared for your cell phone to shock you at some point between 1:20 p.m. CT and 1:50 p.m. CT by giving off a very loud buzz. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is going to conduct a nationwide test of its emergency n...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 25-Oct. 1. Click here to see the full Activity Report.

Road Work Starts Tuesday on CSAH 35 in St. Michael

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The Wright County Highway Department was notified today (Friday, Sept. 29) that S.M. Hentges & Sons, based out of Jordan, Minn., is planning to begin temporary widening of the south side of CSAH 35 f...

Section of County Road 128 to Close Oct. 9

Beginning Monday, Oct. 9, the Wright County Highway Department will be closing a section of Wright County Road 128 for a culvert replacement project. The location is 250 feet west of Kramer Avenue NW, on County Road 128 in Clearwater Township. This is exp...

Historical Society Announces Schedule for Next Month

The Wright County Historical Society has a series of events coming up over the next month. Here is a rundown:

• 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 there will be a presentation entitled “Bizarre Stories of Genealogy” with Stephen Barthel. ...

County Board Adopts 4.8 Percent Preliminary Levy Increase for 2024

At a Sept. 26 special meeting of the Wright County Board, the commissioners approved its 2024 preliminary levy of $95,003,567 – an increase of 4.8 percent from 2023. The vote was 4-1 with Commissioner Mike Kaczmarek voting against approval, citi...

Driver's License for All Takes Effect Next Week

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

In Spring 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed the Driver’s License for All (DL for All) bill which goes into effect Sunday, October 1. This will be the first major change to the standard documen...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 18-24. Click on the link to see the full Activity Report

Free COVID Test Kits Available

Starting this week, anyone wanting to get free COVID-19 tests can go a website set up by the federal government. Shipping is free and each address can receive up to four free COVID rapid test kits. To receive your free test kids, go to COVID.gov - Free at...

County, City of Buffalo Officials Given Award for Ulrich Prosecution

On Thursday, September 21, Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes and Chief Deputy Matt Treichler with the Wright County Sheriff's Office presented on the Allina Clinic shooting case and prosecution of Gregory Ulrich at a Criminal Justice Mental Heal...

Absentee Balloting Starts Today for School District 2687 Elections

Absentee Voting for School District 2687 Starts Friday September 22

Today (Friday Sept. 22) is the first day of the 46-day absentee voting period for School District 2687 (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted). Eligible Wright County voters who reside in School Dis...

Absentee Balloting Starts Today for School District 877 Elections

Today (Friday Sept. 22) is the first day of the 46-day absentee voting period. Eligible Wright County voters who reside in School District 877 (Buffalo/Montrose/Hanover) will be able to begin casting their ballots for the 2023 Fall Election. Voters may re...

MPCA Explains Record-Setting Air Quality Issues of 2023

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has posted a story about the record-setting number of Air Quality Index (AQI) Alerts that have taken place this year.

The majority of the alerts are due to the Canadian wildfires that have been burning since th...

Historical Society to Host 'Making Minnesota' Event Saturday

The Wright County Historical Society will be hosting an event featuring author Pat Bauer and illustrator Dave Geister from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. The pair created an activity book for children entitled “Making Minnesota,&am...

CSAH 12 in Buffalo to Close for Railroad Track Repair

The Wright County Highway Department has been informed that Canadian Pacific Railway will close County Highway 12 at the railroad crossing south of State Highway 55 in the City of Buffalo. The work will take place Tuesday, September 26 to Friday, Septembe...

HHS Hosting Foster Care Orientation Monday, Oct. 2

Are you interested in learning more about providing foster care for a child in need? Wright County Health & Human Services will be hosting a foster care orientation meeting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 in Room 1103 of the Wright County Governm...

Bids Being Sought for Water Control Project in Stockholm Township

The Wright County Division of Agriculture and Drainage has released sealed bid specifications for the installation of Water and Sediment Control Basins (WASCOBs) and other best management practices. This project is located in Stockholm Township and sealed...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 11-17. The following link will take you to the Activity Report

Sheriff's Office Responds to Farm Fire

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

At approximately 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, Wright County deputies were dispatched to a structure fire at Steeple View Farm and Equestrian Center (9685 County Rd. 13 SW in Franklin Township). Deput...

DNR Announces Dates for Closure of Lake Sylvia Public Access

A Message from the Greater Lake Sylvia Association:

The Greater Lake Sylvia Association (GLSA) has been notified that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now has a new official start date from the contractor for the Twin Sylvia Public Water...

County Looking for Responses to Beacon Survey

Wright County uses many tools to assist community members in working with and learning more about their properties. One of the most widely used tools is the Beacon Interactive GIS Map. The tool provides basic access to publicly available property informat...

Detour Going in Place Friday for Wright County Facilities

A message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Effective Friday, Sept. 8, all traffic coming to the Wright County Government Center, Justice Center and Law Enforcement Center will need to detour from Hwy. 25 at Co. Rd. 113 and proceed to those facili...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 4-10. Click here to see the full Activity Report.

Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Deadline Tomorrow

Hunters who want to harvest an antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as an antlerless lottery area must buy a license by Thursday, Sept. 7. The purchase automatically enters them into the lottery. The application deadline for special firearm an...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of Aug. 28-Sept. 4. Click here to see the full Activity Report.

Braddock Avenue Construction Update

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that signing will go up tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 6) alerting drivers that Braddock Avenue NE will be closed while construction takes place on the road alongside the county campus. Those needing to get t...

Sheriff's Office Indentifies Victim in Pedestrian Death in St. Michael

An Update from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

At 10:54 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 deputies from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of Ochoa Avenue NE and 60^th Street NE in the City of St. Michael for a...

Sheriff's Department Provides Tent Fire Update

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

At 8:51 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, deputies responded to 460 Ash Ave. S in the City of Maple Lake for a reported tent fire with injuries. Deputies discovered that two adult females and two juvenile females had ...

County Offices and Facilities Closed Monday

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All offices and facilities will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5

Recyling Center No Longer Taking Stumps Starting Sept. 1

A Message from the Wright County Recycling Center:

Effective Friday, Sept. 1, the Compost/Recycling Center will no longer be accepting tree stumps, stumps with root balls or root balls themselves. We apologize for any inconvenience going forward. However, ...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Aug. 21-27. Click on the link to see the full Activity Report

Some Back to School Tips for Children, Parents

A Message from Wright County Health & Human Services

August is National Back-to-School Month and here are some tips for a great school year:

• Get plenty of rest. Roll bedtime back in 15-minute increments for an easier transition. At least a week before s...

Parks & Rec Announces Fall Activity Schedule

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department has announced its fall program schedule, including one of the most popular family events of the year – the Bertram Boo-Tacular. Here is the full schedule:

Saturday, Sept. 30 – Fungus A...

Braddock Avenue Construction Update

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The contractor on the CSAH 83/Braddock Avenue NE reconstruction project north of Buffalo (Duininck) has announced that the start of Phase 2 of the project – the detouring of traffic on Braddock...

CSAH 83 Near Hwy. 25 to Close Today (Aug. 22)

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that starting today (Tuesday, Aug. 22) CSAH 83 west of the Wright County government campus on Braddock Avenue NE will be closed to thru traffic due to the construction of a roundabout approximately a quar...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of Aug. 14-20. Click here to see the full Activity Report

Work on CSAH 19 in St. Michael Begins Monday

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Road work to repair the settlement areas along CSAH 19 from downtown St. Michael to Oak Avenue SW is scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 21. As a part of the of the warranty process, the contract will be ...

A Pair of Free Laundry Events Coming Aug. 22, Aug. 29

A Message from Wright County Health & Human Services:

In conjunction with a grant from Medica, there will be a free laundry event for those experiencing homelessness or having barriers to be able to have clean laundry.

The events will be conducted the n...

Road Work in Monticello Begins Monday

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The City of Monticello will begin work on County Highway 75 (Broadway West) between State Highway 25 and Otter Creek beginning Monday, August 21. The work includes a road closure and detour of County Hwy...

Beebe Lake County Park Beach Closed Through the Weekend

A Message from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

The beach at Beebe Lake County Park is temporarily closed effectively today (Aug. 17) due to high bacteria levels detected in water monitoring. The beach will be closed through the weekend. The water wil...

MPCA Issues Air Quality Alert That Includes Wright County

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Minnesota through 11 p.m. Friday night (Aug. 18). For today (Aug. 17), the state is the Orange Air Quality Index (AQI), which is unhealthy for sensitive groups (the elderly,...

County Board Approves Cannabis Restriction Ordinance

During the spring session of the Minnesota State Legislature, a bill was passed into law legalizing adult-use marijuana. The law took effect Aug. 1, but there were numerous unresolved questions associated with it, primary among them the provision that it ...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Aug. 7-13. Click here to see the full Activity Report.

Bid Specs Put Out for Schroeder Park Campground Project

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department has released bid specifications for a design/build project for the electrical portion of upgrades to be made at the Schroeder Park Campground.

Click here to see the bid specifications

Schroeder Park Beach Re-Opens

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department has announced that, after further water testing, the swimming beach at Schroeder Park has reopened. The beach was closed Aug. 3 after high levels of bacteria were detected following heavy rain in the are...

PACT Act Deadline for Backdated Submission Extended

A Message from Wright County Veterans Services:

Today (Thursday, Aug. 10) the Veterans Administration announced that veterans and survivors who apply (or submit their intent to file) for PACT Act benefits by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 will be e...

Bituminous Being Removed on Braddock Avenue Near Government Campus

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Work crews are going to be removing the bituminous road surface today (Wednesday, Aug. 9) on Braddock Avenue NE near the Wright County government campus. Traffic will still be able to move through the ar...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 31-Aug. 6. Click here to see the full Activity Report

Co. Rd. 139 Re-Opens in Delano

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

On Wednesday, August 2, BNSF Railroad closed County Highway 139 at the railroad tracks in Delano. The Wright County Highway Department has been informed that BNSF Railroad has completed the track repair ...

Important PACT Act Deadline Coming Next Week

A Message from Wright County Veteran Services:

The PACT Act was approved on Aug. 10, 2022. It is the largest healthcare and benefit expansion in the history of the Veterans Administration. At the time of its enaction, veterans were given one year to get th...

Wright County Remains Unchanged in U.S. Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its weekly drought map for Minnesota. Despite a pair of rain events last week, almost all of Wright County remains in the Severe Drought designation. Click here to see the weekly Drought Monitor Map

Schroeder Park Beach Closed Through the Weekend

A Message from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

The beach at Schroeder Park & Campground is temporarily closed effective today (Thursday, Aug. 3) due to high levels of bacteria reported in the water near the beach on Cedar Lake. As a precaution, t...

CSAH 83/Co. Rd. 183 Construction to Begin Aug. 7

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Construction on the realignment of Braddock Avenue and a roundabout at County Highway 83 and County Highway 148 (Braddock Avenue) will begin on Monday, August 7.  

The contractor will proceed wit...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 24-30. Click here to see the Activity Report

National Night Out Coming Tuesday

On Tuesday (Aug. 1), Wright County deputies will be making a lot of stops at a lot of backyard and street parties. No, it’s not a crackdown enforcement. Aug. 1 is National Night Out – an annual event held on the first Tuesday of August...

U of M Extension to Host Summer Dairy Field Day Aug. 1 in Waverly

A Message from University of Minnesota Extension:

The University of Minnesota is excited to host a summer dairy field day in Wright County at the Merryville Farm in Waverly. This event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon Tuesday, August 1. The farm is ...

License Center Announces More Changes Coming Aug. 1

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

Round Two of the legislative changes impacting the License Center will go into effect August 1, 2023. The most notable change affecting the License Center is the Legislature removing the written exam require...

Sheriff's Office Responds to Fatal ATV Accident

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

At 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, Wright County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 7529 Labeaux Ave. NE in the City of Otsego for a report of an adult male who had been out riding an...

Co. Rd. 139 in Delano to Close Aug. 2 for Railroad Track Repair

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The Wright County Highway Department has been informed that BNSF Railroad will close County Highway 139 at the railroad crossing north of State Highway 12 in the City of Delano. The work will take place ...

License Center Announces Changes Coming Aug. 1

A Message from the Wright County License Center: 

The second round of legislative changes is set to begin Aug. 1. This round mainly changes or updates specific policy language. Here are some of the highlights that affect driver’s license...

More Property Owners May Qualify for Property Tax Refunds

More Property Owners May Qualify for a Property Tax Refund This Year

Among the numerous changes made during the 2023 Legislative session this spring, the changes to the Minnesota property tax refund program will benefit many homeowners and renters in Minne...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 17-23. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3986

Wallin Memorial Service, Funeral Set for Saturday

A public memorial service and funeral for Fargo Police Department Officer Jake Wallin, a 2018 graduate of St. Michael-Albertville High School, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22 at Pequot Lakes High School, followed by a private graveside servic...

Drought Conditions Taking Hold in Wright County

The U.S Drought Monitor has released its weekly drought map and, for the first time this year, parts of Minnesota have moved into the D3 category of Extreme Drought, including an area touching the northern border of Wright County.

Almost all of Wright Coun...

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Coming to Monticello

The traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial – called the “Wall That Heals” – will making a stop on its national tour at Pinewood Elementary School in Monticello (1010 W. Broadway St.) starting tomorrow (Thurs...

Charges Filed In Joseph Schneider Case

Joseph Schneider, 21, of Annandale made his first court appearance this morning (Tuesday, July 18) in 10^th District Court in Buffalo on two felony counts stemming from leaving the scene of accident that killed Alexander Hilsgen, 24, of Clearwater.

Wright C...

Overlay Projects Near Maple Lake to Start Later This Month

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The 2023 Highway Maintenance Overlay Program involves the following routes in Wright County: County Road 105 from County Highway 6 to County Highway 7; County Highway 7, from Division Street to approxima...

County Attorney Preparing Charging Documents in Car Crash Death

A Message from the Wright County Attorney’s Office:

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes is reviewing police reports concerning the motor vehicle fatality that occurred Saturday, July 15 in Corinna Township in Wright County. Joseph Wesley Schneider...

Sheriff Releases Statement Concerning Death of Jake Wallin

A Message from Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer:

We were shocked and saddened last Friday (July 14) to learn of the tragic death of Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin. Jake was shot and killed when he responded to a seemingly “routine”...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of July 10-16. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3976

Two Wright County Cities Get DNR Funding to Combat EAB

Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced that 35 cities in the state received part of $2.4 million in funding to protect urban forests from emerald ash borer, including two cities in Wright County.

Buffalo was awarded $64,160 and Otseg...

Highway Department Announces One-Day Project Monday in Albertville

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The Wright County Highway Department will be paving a bituminous patch on CSAH 18 (Jason Avenue NE) from the intersection of CSAH 19 to 600 feet west in Albertville.

The work will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, ...

Wright County Downgraded in U.S. Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its weekly drought map and, as of this week, one-third of Wright County has been downgraded to the Severe Drought category.

This swath runs northwest to southeast across the county and includes the cities of Albertvill...

I-94 Between Monticello and Albertville Gets Financing to Expand

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that eight projects had been approved for funding throughout the state through the Corridors of Commerce program. Among those projects is the segment of I-94 between Monticello and Albertville &...

Department of Revenue Opens Portal for State Rebates

This morning (July 10), the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that it has opened an online portal for anyone who needs to update their street address, bank information or both ahead of receiving a payment from the state later this year as part of ...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of July 3-9. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3968

Hwy. 25 Construction in Buffalo to Begin July 13

The Minnesota Department of Transportation and City of Buffalo will be conducting a four-month road construction project on Hwy. 25 (South Lake Boulevard) within the city limits starting Thursday, July 13. The construction will take place from First Stree...

Extension Offering Farm and Food Safety Class

A Message from University of Minnesota Extension:

Wright County Extension is hosting a Farm and Food Safety Day from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the Wright County Fairgrounds. During this event, youth from fourth grade and up will learn about multipl...

Sheriff: Drowning at Lake Pulaski

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

At approximately 4:15 p.m. Monday, July 3, deputies from the Wright County Sheriff's Office and the Buffalo Police Department responded to the 1700 block of Pulaski Road in the City of B...

Offices Closed Tuesday, July 4

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Offices and facilities will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 5.

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 26-July 2. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3959

Three Wright County Projects Get Border-to-Border Grant Awards

On Wednesday, June 28, the State of Minnesota announced the 2023 Border-to-Border Broadband Grant recipients. Three of those projects within Wright County have been awarded funding, meaning more than 1,000 homes, farms and businesses in the county will re...

Highway Department Making Emergency Repair on CSAH 19

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Traffic will experience delays over the next couple days as emergency work is done on CSAH 19 about 50 feet south of the intersection with CSAH 34 in Hanover to repair a sinkhole. The culprit is a failed...

Foster Care Orientation Coming Monday, July 10

A Message from Wright County Health & Human Services:

The next Wright County Child Foster Care orientation meeting will be conducted from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 10 in Room 1103 of the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffalo).

F...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 19-25. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3949

Marquardt Family Named 2023 Wright County Farm Family of the Year

At this week’s meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, the Marquardt Family of Howard Lake was honored as the 2023 Wright County Farm Family of the Year.

The Marquardt family has been farming at its current location since 1975 and th...

Parks & Rec Issues RFP for Ney Park Lighting Project

Wright County Parks & Recreation is soliciting sealed proposals for the installation of 75 light fixtures along the cross-country ski trail at Ney Park (5212 73^rd St. NW, Maple Lake). The anticipation is that the contract will be awarded Tuesday, July...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 12-18. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3942

2023 Wright County Fair Schedule of Events Announced

WRIGHT COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, July 18 

Entry Day 

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

General Exhibit Entry Day – Flowers in by 4:30 p.m.; Judging at 5:00 p.m. 

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Horse Check-In

Wednesd...

Air Quality Alert In Effect Today Through Thursday

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for the southern two thirds of Minnesota (with Wright County in the middle) starting at noon today (June 20) and running through 9 p.m. Thursday (June 22).

The combination of sunny skie...

County Offices and Facilities Closed Monday

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All offices and facilities will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 20.

Changes Coming to County Recycling Center

A Message from the Wright County Recycling Center:

Effective July 1, due to liability concerns brought forward, staff at the Wright County Recycling Facility will no longer be assisting with the loading of compost and wood chips. Going forward, residents d...

License Center Schedule Updates for Class D License Testing

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

We have updated our appointment calendar to add more availability for those needing to take the Class D written test. Our exam days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and you can book an appointment up to 3...

Residents Can Sign Up for Notifications

Wright County Emergency Management is reminded residents that there is a free notification system available to provide alerts via text, voice or email.

The notifications include severe weather notifications from the National Weather Service, emergency aler...

Wright County in Air Quality Alert

Anyone who has been outside this morning likely already knows that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert through 6 p.m. Thursday for all of northern Minnesota and much of southeastern Minnesota, including Wright County.

The...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of June 5-11. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3934

Acensio Charged In March Murder in Howard Lake

A Message from the Wright County Attorney’s Office:

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes convened a grand jury on June 7-8 concerning the shooting death of Adrian Montano Medina that occurred in the parking lot of Dura Supreme in Howard Lake March ...

Two County Highways to Be Widened to Accommodate Turn Lanes

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Two intersections in Wright County will have turn lane improvements completed over the next couple of weeks.  The intersections of County Highway 75 at County Highway 8 In Hasty and intersection...

Wright County Has Three Different Drought Designations

The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor map has Wright County in three different designations, as spotty heavy rainstorms that have popped over the last month have left some areas of the county ranging from no drought to Abnormally Dry to Moderate Drought.

Th...

County to Host Open House for County Buildings June 9

Wright County will be hosting a campuswide open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 9 and will include activities for all ages and guided tours of the different county facilities on Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo.

The Sheriff’s Office will be ...

Road Work on CSAH 75 in Monticello Completed

A Message from Wright County Highway Department:

The City of Monticello closed County Highway 75 (West Broadway Street), between State Highway 25 (Pine Street) and Walnut Street on Tuesday, May 30 for the placement of a water and sewer connection. This wor...

CSAH 8 Culvert Project Completed Early

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

On Monday, June 5, the Wright County Highway Department closed a section of County Highway 8 in Woodland Township for a culvert replacement project.  This was expected to be a four-day closure; ...

Bakeberg Family to Host Breakfast on the Farm Saturday

Goldview Farms, a sesquicentennial farm in Waverly, will host the 2023 Wright/Carver County Breakfast on the Farm program from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10. The event will take place rain or shine and breakfast will be served until noon. Parking wil...

Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Offers Summer Driving Tips

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 29 to June 4. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3919

MPCA Issues Air Quality Alert That Includes Wright County

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for southeastern Minnesota that includes Wright County. The AQA is in effect through midnight today (June 5). Wright County is in the Orange designation, which is viewed as unhealthy f...

U of M Extension Has Several June Programs

A Message from University of Minnesota Extension:

Wright County Extension has numerous events coming in June, starting tomorrow (Saturday, June 3).

The Wright County Extension Master Gardeners will be hosting their annual spring plant sale from 9 a.m. to no...

RFPs Out for Schroeder Park Campground Resdesign

Wright County Parks & Recreation is seeking Requests for Proposal (RFP) for the redesign of the Schroeder Park Campground. The bid specifications, bid plans and RFP specifications can be found here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=391...

A Pair of Construction Projects to Begin Monday

A reminder from the Wright County Highway Department that a pair of projects that will require road closures begin Monday, June 5. A culvert replacement project on CSAH 8 100 feet south of 105^th Street SW in Woodland Township will begin June 5 and, weathe...

CSAH 19 to Have Road Work Done Next Two Days

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

CSAH 19 just north of the westbound ramps to I-94 by the Kwik Trip south to 57^th Street in Albertville will see some delays in the coming days. Knife River Construction is going to be doing a mill-and-fi...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of May 22-28. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3910

County Offices and Facilities Closed Monday

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All offices and facilities will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 30.

Co. Rd. 107 to Undergo a Pair of Construction Projects This Summer

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

County Road 107, from County State Aid Highway 6 to County State Aid Highway 12, is planned for a safety/maintenance construction project and a pavement preservation project this summer. The safety/maint...

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Making Two Minnesota Stops

The traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial – called the “Wall That Heals” will make two stops in Minnesota in the next two months, including one in Wright County.

The exhibit is in its 28^th year and includes a three-qu...

CSAH 8 in Woodland Township to Close June 5

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Beginning on Monday, June 5, the Wright County Highway Department will be closing a section of County Highway 8 for a culvert replacement project. The location is 100 feet south of 105^th Street SW, on Co...

Highway Department Announces 2023 Pavement Preservation Projects

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The 2023 Pavement Preservation Contract involves several routes in Wright County. The map of the projects for 2023 can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3903. The type of wor...

Sheriff's Office Looking for People to Register Water Structures

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

Memorial Day is viewed as the kickoff of summer and Minnesotans will be flocking to lakes and rivers to celebrate the summer months. We would like to take this chance to remind those who wish to ...

Wright County is Hiring

For those looking for a new career, Wright County is hiring. We currently have 14 job openings available in different county offices and departmentsd. Wright County pays competitive wages, has a great work environment and outstanding benefits/insurance. T...

Xcel Energy Provides Update on Removal Process of Tritium Leak

Xcel Energy has provided a statement dealing with the removal process of water containing tritium at the Monticello nuclear power plant. The community update can be found of the City of Monticello’s website or here: https://www.ci.monticello.mn....

Parks & Rec Summer Schedule Announced

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced its summer activities schedule. Here is a rundown of the programs being offered.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Little Naturalist – A program for the little naturalist in your home, this program is designed for k...

Highway Seal Coating Program for 2023 Has Begun

The Wright County Highway Department announced that its annual seal coating projects began yesterday (Monday, May 22) and will run through early-June.

Seal coating projects are done as a preventive maintenance activity to extend the life of pavement that w...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 15-21. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3891

Monticello to Close a Section of CSAH 75 (Broadway Street) Starting May 30

The City of Monticello will close County Highway 75 (West Broadway Street) between Highway 25 (Pine Street) and Walnut Street, beginning Tuesday, May 30. A detour is necessary to complete a water and sewer connection for the Block 52 development and will ...

MnDOT Announces Lane Closure on I-94 This Week

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that starting this morning (May 22) until noon Friday (May 26), there will be lane closures along eastbound I-94 between Clearwater and Monticello for fencing work. There are typically three lanes o...

U of M Extension Hosting Beekeeping Workshop Thursday in Clearwater

A Message from University of Minnesota Extension:

A growing hobby in Minnesota is beekeeping and U of M Extension is offering a field day in Wright County.

Dr. Katie Lee, University of Minnesota Extension Apiculture Educator for a free in-person workshop fr...

Festival of Trees Coming to Buffalo Saturday

For those looking for a free family event this weekend, the Festival of Trees will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, May 20) at Sturges Park in Buffalo. This free event will feature many tree and park-related activities. It is being pr...

Public Health Offering a Pair of Suicide Prevention Training Sessions

A Message from Wright County Public Health:

Wright County Public Health is offering a pair of training sessions later this month dealing with suicide prevention. The first is titled “QPR (Questions, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Tr...

Air Quality Alert Issued for All of Minnesota

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. A cold front stretching from International Falls to Worthington is moving eastward today. It is expected to reac...

CSAH 3 in Cokato to Close May 22

The City of Cokato will close CSAH 3 at Field Crest Boulevard beginning Monday, May 22 to complete a city watermain and sewer connection for the city industrial park. A detour will be posted along CSAH 4 and CSAH 35. The road will be reopened by ...

Opioid Settlement Advisory Council Looking for RFPs

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. The goal is to fund projec...

NWS Issues Air Quality Alert for Much of Minnesota

Anyone traveling north today with children, the elderly or people with respiratory issues are being advised to limit outdoor exposure. While Wright County will just see hazy sunshine, counties just to the north of Wright County will be experiencing at Ora...

May 14-20 is National Police Week

This week (May 14-20) is National Police Week, an event that honors and remembers in law enforcement who have lost their lives protecting and serving their communities.

In 1962, President John F. Kenny signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Offi...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 8-14. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3882

Parks & Rec Announces Summer Activity Schedule

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced its summer activities schedule. Here is a rundown of the programs being offered.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Little Naturalist – A program for the little naturalist in your home, this program is designed for k...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 1-7. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3878

Trailblazer Transit to Host a Transit Driver Career Fair May 6

Trailblazer Transit will host a Transit Driver Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at 115 Commerce Circle in Buffalo. Starting wage is $25 an hour and Trailblazer is seeking flexible, hardworking individuals with a professional mindset to pr...

Board Proclaims May 7-13 as Correctional Officers & Employees Week

Every year, Wright County recognizes the largely unheralded work done by corrections officers and employees who work in our county jail. At its May 2 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation naming May 7-13 as ...

TZD Spotlights Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

A Message from Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths:

This week marks the start of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The weather is warming up, and soon more motorcyclists will be out enjoying the ride! This makes it the perfect time to remind all motorists that r...

Otsego Park to Partially Open Wednesday

A Message from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

Otsego County Park will open for the season on Wednesday, May 3. We would like to thank parkgoers for their patience as we let the water overflow from the Mississippi River recede and ask that you work w...

Wright County in Red Flag Warning

Almost the entire state of Minnesota is under a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. today (May 2), including Wright County. The combination of strong sustained winds and low humidity are ideal conditions for wildfires to start and spready quickly.

The Red...

CSAH 36 to Re-Open This Afternoon (May 1)

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The last remaining Wright County road that had a portion shut down due to flooding will be re-opening today (May 1). Wright County Maintenance Supervisor Nate Helgeson said that crews are on the way to C...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 24-30. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3867

Opioid Settlement Advisory Council Looking for RFPs

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. The goal is to fund projec...

No Mow May Right Around the Corner

Typically, a homeowner in any neighborhood that doesn’t regularly mow the lawn is viewed as being lazy, inattentive and neglectful – there’s one in every crowd. However, homeowners are actually being encouraged not to mow the...

CSAH 32 to Re-Open This Afternoon

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that the section of CSAH 32 between the railroad tracks and the apple orchard west of Rockford no longer has floodwater on the road and will open at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, April 27).

CSAHs 14 and 20 to Re-Open This Morning

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The flood waters have receded enough that two roads that have been closed due to high water can re-open. Crews are on the way to remove barricades at CSAH 14 west of Delano and CSAH 20 southwest of Hanov...

Parks & Rec Has a Pair of Springtime Reminders

A Message from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

Parks & Rec would like to get out a pair of reminders as spring has finally arrived. The equine trails at Robert Ney Regional Park and Stanley Eddy Regional Park are closed to horseback traffic at th...

Crow River levels dropping in Rockford, Delano

The flooding on the Crow River in Rockford and Delano should see significant improvement in the next few days, as both river levels have crested and are predicted to quickly recede.

According to the National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction S...

Highway Department Compiles Snow Numbers for 2022-23

Every time you provide “year-end” stats when it pertains to a snow season, there’s always the concern you’re going to jinx it and yet another snowstorm will hit that adds to the seasonal total.

That said, the Wright ...

MDH Highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Minnesota Department of Health will have a series of webinars throughout the month. They include the following:

11 a.m. Monday, May 1 – “Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide.&a...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 17-23. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3855

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, April 22). The are two locations in Wright County to drop off expired or unused prescription drugs – the Bank of Elk River’s Otse...

Highway Department to Lift Road Weight Restrictions Monday

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that spring weight load restrictions that were put in place March 11 will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 24. Load restrictions are placed on roads every spring during the period when frost comes ou...

DEED Looking to Connect Homes, Businesses with Slow Internet Speeds

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is encouraging Minnesotans to apply for its Line Extension Program to connect homes and businesses to high-speed broadband.

Residents and businesses that don’t have broadband ...

Request for Quotes Sought for Repairs to County Ditch #7 (Cokato)

The Wright County Division of Agriculture and Drainage is seeking quotes for repairs on County Ditch #7 located in the City of Cokato. If interested, potential contractors can view the Specification for Repair document online on QuestCDN or contact Wright...

Tornadoes Spotlighted for Severe Weather Awareness Week

Today’s spotlight of Severe Weather Awareness Week is tornadoes – the most dangerous and deadliest of storms that hit Minnesota. As part of tornado preparedness there are going to be two statewide tornado drills where sirens throughout...

Flooding is Topic of Severe Weather Awareness Week

This is Severe Weather Awareness Week and today’s topic is timely given conditions and across Minnesota – flooding. Flood kills approximately 200 people a year nationally and force more than 300,000 people from their homes. In 2019, si...

License Center Ready to Handle Watercraft Needs

A Message from the Wright County License Center: 

Fishing opener is right around the corner – Saturday, May 13. You can transfer, renew or register your watercraft for the first time at our indoor service counter. Transferring a watercra...

County Board Recognizes Work Zone Awareness Week

Every spring, construction begins in earnest on that season’s road and bridge projects. As part of the start of the construction season, state Departments of Transportation observe National Work Zone Awareness Week. This year the awareness week ...

Emergency Management Releases Statement on Flooding

A message about flooding for Wright County residents:

Wright County Emergency Management has been receiving a lot of phone calls regarding flooding and what we can do for them.

In Minnesota private property owners are responsible for protecting their own pr...

Section of CSAH 36 Closed In Otsego Due to Flooding

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that it is placing barricades up on CSAH 36 (53^rd Street) in Otsego in the area east of Quilley Avenue NE to west of Rachele Avenue NE due to flooding. Traffic for Otsego, St. Michael, Rogers and Dayton w...

Otsego Park Closed

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that Otsego Park is closed indefinitely due to flooding. The department will make an announcement when the flood water recedes and the park reopens.

April 17-21 is Severe Weather Awareness Week

This week (April 17-21) is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and each day will highlight a different severe weather topic. The need for severe weather preparedness is due to the unpredictability of dangerous storms. On average, Minnesota has 29 t...

Sheriff's Office Reserve Open House Coming Thursday

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 20, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting an informational open house for those interested in joining the Sheriff’s Office Reserve team. Everyone is welcome to attend and no previous l...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 10-16. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3841

NWS Updates Delano, Rockford Flood Risk

The National Weather Service has released updated data concerning the potential for flooding in the Rockford and Delano areas along the Crow River. As of Friday, both areas were projected to reach moderate flood levels, but with rapid melting of snow this...

Rockford, Delano Included in NWS Flood Warnings

At 11:15 a.m. today (April 13) the National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for several rivers due the quick snow melt. The warning includes two areas in Wright – the South Fork of the Crow River at Delano affecting Wright and Hennepin counties and...

April 9-15 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

April 9-15 is the 43^rd Annual National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, which is observed the second week of April each year and honors the men and women who answer emergency calls to 911 and dispatch first responders. It is their quick and decisive...

MnDOT Announces Projects on 2023 Construction Schedule

For those who will be traveling around the state this spring, summer or fall, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced its list of 2023 construction projects (more than 200 of them) during the 2023 construction season.

MnDOT has provided nu...

Sheriff's Office Looking for Candidates for Reserve Unit

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit will be hosting an informational open house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 20. If you know someone who is passionate about the community and has a heart for law enforcement, the WCSO Reserve...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 3-9. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3830

Assessor Announces Dates for Local Boards of Appeal

A Message from the Wright County Assessor’s Office:

Wright County property owners recently received their annual Notice of Valuation and Classification for the 2023 Assessment, property taxes payable in 2024. This is the first of three notificati...

April is Donate Life Month

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

April is National Donate Life Month – an initiative to educate people about the value of organ donation. More than 90 percent of people who sign up for organ, eye and tissue donations do so at thei...

Suicide Prevention Training Course Coming April 20

Wright County Public Health is offering QPR (Questions, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training for the public from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo) in Conference Room 1103....

Highway Department to Begin Roadside Spraying May 1

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Beginning on Monday, May 1, 2023, the Wright County Highway Department, as part of its vegetation management program, will be scheduling some roadside vegetation work along all Wright County highways. Th...

HHS Honors Celebrate Diversity Month

A Message from Wright County Health & Human Services:

April is Celebrate Diversity Month. It presents an ideal time to acknowledge the many differences that make our Wright County community beautiful and dynamic. April also ushers in Deaf History Month...

License Center Open for Stay-at-Home Spring Breakers

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

Reminder for students on spring break this week, the License Center does accept walk-ins on our exam days for the Class D written exam to obtain a driver’s permit. Our exam days are Tuesday, Wednes...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 27-April 2. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3821

Wright County is Fastest Growing County in the State

On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released population numbers for 2022 and no county has grown as much by percentage as Wright County. The county population has grown an astounding 4.33 percent to 148,003 – the highest percentage increase in t...

Highway Department Releases Snowplow Video

Wright County has produced a short video giving people a bird’s eye view of what snowplow drivers go through during a typical storm. With more than 1,000 miles of roads, shoulders and turn lanes, the plow drivers face a daunting task of clearing...

Property Tax Statements Available Electronically

A Message from Wright County Taxpayer Services and Assessor’s Offices:

Wright County tax statements are in the process of being printed and mailed now. The fastest way to receive your 2023 statement will be to sign up for eNotices using the autho...

EDA Accepting Bids on Old Government Center

The Wright Economic Development Authority has announced that it is accepting offers for the purchase and redevelopment of the old Wright County Government Center site located in downtown Buffalo near Buffalo Lake. Offers will be accepted through Wednesday...

Highway Department Explains Pothole Problems

Anyone who has driven anywhere over the past two months has been dealing with the winter/spring equivalent to the mosquito – potholes.

It’s always a nuisance we deal with but this year it’s more pronounced than is seen in a ty...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of the March 20-26. The full report can be viewed here: https://mn-wrightcounty.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3812

Recycling Center Adds Software to Identify Proper Disposal

The Wright County Compost & Recycling Center has added a search engine to its webpage to assist those looking to recycle or dispose of items around their homes. Called “Recycling Wright,” the search engine can tell you if the item ...

DNR Announces 4 Free Admission Days at State Parks

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced the four days this year that all 75 state parks will waive vehicle permit fees for free admittance to all parks. The four days are Saturday, April 22, Saturday, June 10, Saturday, Sept. 9 and Fri...

Property Owners Have Digital Option for Receiving Statements

In the coming days, Wright County property owners will be receiving valuation notices and property tax statements. Thanks to a service provided by the vendor that assists the county with the mass mailing of notices, property owners will have another optio...

Xcel Energy, MPCA Release Statements Regarding Monticello Nuclear Plant

Xcel Energy and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency have released statements dealing with the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. Both statements can be seen below.

Here is the statement from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency:

Contact: Andrea Courn...

Preparing for Snow Melt and Mud Management on Farms

By Karen Johnson, University of Minnesota Extension Educator:

The snow in the area is slowly starting to melt. County roads are difficult to navigate as the frost leaves the ground. This begs the question: what have you done to prepare for the muddy situat...

Otsego Park Parking Lot Closed Thursday, Friday

A Message from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

The parking lot at Otsego County Park will be closed Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24 for removal of ash trees as part of the Emerald Ash Borer plan. Unfortunately, Emerald Ash Borer was positivel...

County Attorney Provides Statement on Monday Shooting in Howard Lake

A Statement from Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes:

Kevin Zelaya Asencio appeared in Wright County District Court, the Honorable Judge Elizabeth Strand presiding, this morning (March 22) on the charge of 2^nd degree intentional murder in connection with th...

Wright County Public Health Releases Results of Opioid Funding Survey

As part of a national settlement with large pharmaceutical companies over the spread of opioids that cause addiction and death, Wright County received $3.77 million in settlement funds to be spread over several years. 

Wright County has completed ...

Update on Howard Lake Shooting

An Update from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

At 12:06 p.m. Monday, March 23, Wright County Communications received a call for a shooting at 300 Dura Drive in the City of Howard Lake. A caller on scene was able to provide Wright County Commu...

Sheriff Deringer Releases Statement on Howard Lake Shooting

A Statement from Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer:

At approximately 12:06 p.m. today (March 20), Wright County deputies were dispatched to assist Howard Lake Police Department with the report of a shooting in the 300 block of Dura Drive in the City of H...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 13-19. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3799

Pulaski LID Announces Plan to Draw Down the Water Level In Two Weeks

A Message from the Lake Pulaski Improvement District:

This message is to inform residents on and around Lake Pulaski that, given the zebra mussel infestation in the lake, we can only draw the lake level down during the winter months until we have the new s...

Wright County Statement on Monticello Nuclear Plant

Earlier today (March 16), Xcel Energy and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released statements concerning monitoring wells that tested positive for the presence of tritium, a hydrogen-based compound found naturally in the environment and comm...

MPCA Releases Statement Concerning Water Leak at Monticello Nuclear Plant

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has released a statement regarding a water leak at the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant. The full MPCA release can be seen here: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/minnesota-state-agencies-monitoring-cleanup-...

Suspect in Clearwater Bank Robbery Arrested, Extradited

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

UPDATED INFORMATION: SUSPECT ARRESTED AND CHARGED

On Nov. 9, 2022, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office received information that physical evidence recovered at the scene of the Aug. 22, 2...

Xcel Energy Releases Statement About Water Leak at Monticello Nuclear Plant

A Statement from Xcel Energy regarding the progress to recover and treat water leaked at the Monticello Nuclear Plant:

MINNEAPOLIS (March 16, 2023) – Xcel Energy today reported on steps taken to contain and manage a water leak d...

Driver's Manuals Available at Wright County License Centers

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

Are you planning on getting your motorcycle permit or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit this spring? The Wright County License Center has all driver’s manuals available for purchas...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 6-12. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3791

Campground Reservations at Collinwood Park Open Monday

A Message from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

The scheduling glitch that prevented campground reservations for Collinwood Park has been resolved and reservations will open at 8 a.m. Monday, March 13. To learn more about the process and how to best r...

Township Elections, Township Day Coming March 14

Tuesday, March 14 is Minnesota Townships Day. Of Wright County’s 17 townships, 15 townships within will be holding Township Board Elections (Albion, Buffalo, Chatham, Cokato, Corinna, Franklin, French Lake, Maple Lake, Marysville, Middleville, Monticello,...

Polar Plunge Coming to Buffalo Saturday

A Polar Plunge fundraiser will be conducted at Sturges Park (401 Lake Blvd., Buffalo) with check-in beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday (March 11) and plunging beginning at noon. The Polar Plunge supports Special Olympics Minnesota and all funds raised by the P...

Veterans Invited to PACT Act Clinic March 15 in St. Cloud

Wright County veterans who served during the Vietnam War, Gulf War or post-9/11 era may have increased health care or compensation due them from the PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins) Act. The PACT Act is a recently enacted law that expands Ve...

Dairy Producers Night Out Postponed

A Message from University of Minnesota Extension:

University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Dairy Initiative have decided to postpone their Dairy Producers Night Out scheduled for tonight (March 9) at the American Legion in Howard Lake due to imp...

Spring Highway Load Restrictions Begin Friday

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Spring Load Restrictions will take effect on Wright County Highways at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 10. Posted axle weight limit signs will govern the vehicle weights on posted roads. All restrictio...

Nominations Being Accepted for Wright County Farm Family of the Year

University of Minnesota Extension has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Wright County Farm Family of the Year. To nominate a family, the following criteria must be included:

• Be a Minnesota food producer actively involved with in ag...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 27-March 5. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3781

Campground Reservations at Collinwood Park Delayed One Week

A Message Alert from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

Due to a technical issue that appeared over the weekend with the software provider utilized by Wright County Parks & Rec for its campground reservation system, 2023 campsite reservations for Co...

safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training Rescheduled for March 27

The safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training with Agricultural Communities that was postponed from Feb. 23 due to the snowstorm that hit the area has been rescheduled to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 27 at the Wright County Government Center (Conference Roo...

Campsite Reservations for 2023 Open at 8 a.m. Monday

A Message from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

Campground reservations for the 2023 camping season in Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, Collinwood Park and Schroeder Park will open at 8 a.m. Monday, March 6. The maps on the reservation site will ...

License Center Selling 2023 Fishing Licenses

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

Fishing licenses for the 2023-24 license year went on sale now, and will be effective from March 1, 2023, to Feb. 29, 2024. Fishing licenses expire on the final day of February each year. Customers can purch...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 20-26. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3773

DNR Providing Fish House Removal Date Reminder

A reminder from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources that all fish houses in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota must be removed from lakes no later than 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 6. With the freezing and thawing we’ve seen over the las...

Parks and Rec to Open 2023 Campground Reservations March 6

At 8 a.m. Monday, March 6, the Wright County Parks and Recreation Department will open up its online portal for those looking to make campground reservations at Schroeder, Collinwood and Bertram Chain of Lakes Parks. This is historically an annual frenzy ...

Storm Expected to Drop of a Foot Snow Over Next 24 Hours

Round One of the storm system that has officials telling people to shelter in place has passed with the Round Two expected this afternoon.

Wright County Highway Maintenance Superintendent Nate Helgeson said the first line of snow produced what was expected...

County Offices and Departments Will Be Open Wednesday, Thursday

A Message from Wright County Administration:

This morning (Tuesday, Feb. 21), Wright County made the decision not to close county departments and offices over the coming two days despite the likelihood that travel will be limited if not impossible at times...

Compost & Recycling Center Closed Thursday

A Message from the Wright County Compost & Recycling Center:

Due to the incoming inclement weather, we will be closing the Wright County Compost & Recycling Center for Thursday Feb. 23. Appointments will be rescheduled and operations will resume on...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 13-19. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3767

County Offices and Facilities Closed Monday

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. All offices and facilities will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Many License Tabs Due by the End of the Month

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

Tabs are due on all commercial vehicles and trailers at the end of February. Most commercial trucks require a Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT) number for renewal and trucks with a gross weight of...

Safe Communities of Wright County Releases Driving PSAs

Safe Communities of Wright County (SCWC) has released a series of short videos – most dealing with safe driving. SCWC’s mission is to reduce injuries and fatalities associated with car crashes in the county.

Here are links and short des...

Monticello City Hall Closed Indefinitely

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

At 8 a.m. today (Feb. 16) the Wright County Communications Center received a call that a vehicle had driven through the east doors of Monticello City Hall and Community Center located at 505 Waln...

License Center Changing Schedule for Class D License Testing

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

Starting Tuesday, February 21, Class D written exams will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This scheduling change allows for better customer flow on our traditionally busier days of Monday...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 6-12. The full report can be viewed here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3758

Township Election Absentee Voting Opens Today

A Message from Wright County Elections:

Fifteen Wright County townships will be conduct Township officer elections Tuesday, March 14. Wright County voters located in those townships will be eligible to vote in the election.

Today (Friday, Feb. 10) is the fi...

Free Bird Watching Seminar at Ney Park Saturday

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced it will conduct a free bird watching expedition at 10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 11) at Ney Park Nature Center. Local naturalist David Grack will teach attendees what to look for when bird watching and what bird...

Parks & Rec Hosting Family Snowshoe Hike Sunday

For those who intend to eat their way through the Super Bowl this Sunday (Feb. 12), Wright County Parks & Recreation has a healthy pregame show of its own this Sunday. From 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park in Monticello...

County Board Approves Spring Weight Restrictions

At its meeting today (Feb. 7), the Wright County Board of Commissioners undertook an annual rite of passage – approving spring weight restrictions for vehicles during an eight-week period in the spring. Wright County Highway Engineer Virgil Hawk...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 30-Feb. 5. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3751

Tilbury Makes First Court Appearance

A Message from Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes:

Dillon Lawrence Tilbury (Moorhead, Minn.) made his first court appearance today (Jan. 31) on charges of attempted 2^nd degree intentional murder and 1^st degree assault in the shooting incident that took pla...

Sheriff Explains WCSO's Role in Monday Shooting in Winsted

For those who saw footage of the shooting incident on Monday, Jan. 23 in Winsted, many would have thought the incident happened in Wright County given the number of Wright County Sheriff’s Office vehicles and personnel on the scene. It wasn&...

Tabs Due in February for Numerous Vehicles

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

A reminder for those with motorcycles, mopeds, Recreational Vehicles, travel trailers, and utility or flatbed trailers, your tabs are due in February. Insurance information is required for motorcycles, moped...

HHS Has Survey for Residents to Take Dealing with Opioid Settlement

A Message from Wright County Health & Human Services:

Wright County is positioned to receive more than $4 million to be used for opioid-related initiatives. The Opioid Settlement Advisory Council created a survey to gain a better understanding of how t...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 23-29. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=3748

National Point in Time Count Starts Tonight

Starting today (Jan. 25) and through Wednesday, Feb. 1, the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count will take place. PIT seeks to quantify the number of homeless people, including those who currently staying with friends/family, “couch-hopping&rdqu...

Buffalo Strong Week Coming Feb. 6-10

Buffalo Strong Week 2023 is coming Feb. 6-10 and will feature a slate of events designed to care, connect and continue to support one another. A schedule of free community events has been scheduled and includes the following:

MONDAY, FEB. 6

• A presentation o...

County Seeking Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

Wright County has completed an updated draft of the of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and is now seeking public feedback. Like all Minnesota counties, Wright County is vuln...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 16-22. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3740

County Attorney Provides Update on Monticello Shooting

A message from Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes: 

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes charged Dillon Lawrence Tilbury with attempted 2nd intentional murder and 1st degree assault for the shooting incident that occurred at the compost site adjacen...

Shooting in Monticello

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

On 01/16/23 At approximately 8:31 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, Wright County deputies were dispatched to the Montissippi Park compost site on the 1700 block of River Street West in the City of Monticell...

Wright County Public Health to Be Part of Rural Substance Use Collaborative

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) announced Rebecca Graham of Wright County Public Health was chosen to be part of a select group of fellows in a new rural leadership program. It’s called Reaching Rura...

Highway Department Provides Tips on Snowplowing

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

The Wright County Highway Department would like to remind Wright County citizens of the

hazards and liabilities of pushing snow from driveways onto any public highway. The snow, which may be left on the r...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 9-15. The full report can be found here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3736

County Offices Closed Monday

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. All office and facilities will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Wright County Remains in Air Quality Alert

Wright County remains in an Air Quality Alert through the day today and into tonight. The issue has been warm air aloft – approximately 50 degrees a mile up – that is trapping pollutants near the surface. The Pollution Control Agency h...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of Jan. 2-8. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3728

Delano Herald Journal Named Official County Newspaper

At its Jan. 3 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved a three-year contract with the Delano Herald Journal as the official county newspaper. It marks the first time in 35 years that the Howard Lake Herald hasn’t been the offic...

HHS Has Survey for Residents to Take Dealing with Opioid Settlement

A Message from Wright County Health & Human Services:

In 2021, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office joined the historic $26 billion multi-state settlement agreements with pharmaceutical distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health and Amerisourc...

License Center Taking Walk-Ins for Class D Written Tests Today

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

We just received confirmation that the Buffalo State Exam Station (located in downtown Buffalo) is closed today. Those who had appointments will be notified by DVS. For anyone who had a scheduled Class D Kno...

Filing for Township Elections Opens Today

A Message from Wright County Elections:

The filing period for the Tuesday, March 14 township elections opened today (Jan. 3) and runs through Tuesday, Jan. 17.

A total of 15 Wright County townships will conduct township board elections this year. In Minneso...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3721

County Offices and Facilities Closed Monday

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Offices and facilities will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Parks & Rec Winter Rentals Begin Jan. 7

A Message from Wright County Parks & Recreation:

The Nature Center at Robert Ney Regional Park and the Contact Station at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park & Campground will open on Saturday, Jan. 7 for cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals. Fo...

Wright EDP Releases a Pair of County Promotional Videos

The Wright County Economic Development Partnership has released a pair of videos highlighting the benefits of living and owning a business in Wright County. The first is called “Wright County, MN – So Much More” (https://www....

Sheriff's Office Hosting Youth Snowmobile Safety Class Feb. 5

A Message from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:

The Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a youth snowmobile safety course on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Sheriff’s Office Training Center (5577 County Road 35 W, Maple Lake). Check-in f...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Dec. 19-25. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3713

Kids Can Track Santa Through NORAD

For the last 67 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has operated its Santa Tracker, which provides the whereabouts of Santa Claus during December at www.noradsanta.org.

Obviously, websites weren’t around in 1955, but the t...

County Offices Closed Monday

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday. All offices and facilities will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27.

Highway Department Provides Storm Update

There is a cliché some are wont to use that says, “stay in your own lane.” Over the next couple of days, it will be difficult to find a driving lane to stay in. Wright County Highway Maintenance Superintendent Nate Helgeson ...

Recycling Center to Close Early Today

Due to the lack of appointments and the pending blizzard conditions expected later today (Thursday Dec. 22), the Wright County Recycling Center will be closing at 4:30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m.

County Board Adopts 2023 Budget, Levy

At its Dec. 20 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners formally approved its 2023 budget and certified levy. County Administrator Lee Kelly said that this process began in May and that Tuesday’s approval was the end of a long journey t...

License Center Drop Box Available 24/7

A Message from the Wright County License Center:

The License Center has a drop box available 24/7 for customers to drive up and drop off their renewals for those who work and find it difficult to come to our office during regular business hours. Vehicle, m...

Highway Department Preparing for 4-Day Storm Event

The Wright County Highway Department is warning those who will be traveling in the next few days that the pending storm is going to be a nasty four-day event at the height of the holiday travel season.

Highway Department Maintenance Superintendent Nate Hel...

County Offices and Facilities Open Normal Hours Friday

Typically, Wright County closes offices and facilities to the public at noon on Christmas Eve, but given that Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, all offices and facilities will be open Friday, Dec. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. As a note, all offi...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Dec. 12-18. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3702

County Board Meetings to Become Interactive in 2023

Wright County is pleased to announce a new webpage portal for county residents and website visitors to have an interactive opportunity to access county board meeting agendas, minutes and YouTube videos. The new format integrates agenda items for visitors ...

License Center Has All Your DNR-Related License Needs

A Message from the Wright County License Center: 

The License Center has you covered for all your outdoor winter activities that require registration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. For those looking to enjoy ice fishing, we ca...

Wright County in Winter Storm Warning Thursday

At 1:47 p.m. today, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning that includes Wright County. The warning is in effect from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. The storm may start as rain/freezing rain, but is expected to quickly turn over t...

2023 Budget/Certified Levy Public Hearing Tonight (Dec. 14)

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will be conduct its annual budget/levy public hearing (formerly known as Truth in Taxation) to discuss the 2023 budget and certified levy at 6 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Dec. 14) in Wright County Boardroom, 3650 Brad...

Highway Department Reminding Homeowners About Garbage Can Placement During Storms

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Every year our plow drivers have incidents with garbage and recycling cans being placed in the roadway. With significant snowfall expected throughout this week, we would like to remind homeowners about t...

HHS Hosted Child Foster Care Holiday Party

Wright County Health and Human Services spread holiday cheer through the annual Child Foster Care Holiday Party. There were 17 families who attended the party on Thursday, Dec. 8 at Huikko’s Event Center in Buffalo. Santa made a special trip to ...

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Dec. 5-11. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3693

Road Work on CSAH 19 In St. Michael Today

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

We have been monitoring a localized settlement in the drive lane of southbound CSAH 19 near the intersection of Willow Drive SW in St. Michael. Preliminary investigations indicate that a water service le...

DEED Announces Three Broadband Grants in Wright County

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced the first round of Border-to-Border broadband improvement grants for the underserved communities in Minnesota. Three of those grants will be helping communities in Wright Cou...

MDA Offering Grants for First-Time Farmers

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority is offering match grants up to $15,000 for qualified farmers looking to purchase their first farm. Funds will be available using a first-come, first-served application process. To...

Highway Departments Looking for Feedback on CSAH 19 Traffic Control in Albertville

A Message from the Wright County Highway Department:

Wright County is working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to improve traffic flow along County Highway 19 in Albertville and is seeking public feedback on a newly implemented coord...

Festival of Trees Open at Wright County Historical Society

Come visit the largest indoor decorated tree display in Minnesota!  The Wright County Historical Society’s 16th Festival of Trees – “Gingerbread!” – is bigger and better than ever and runs through...

MnDOT Taking Entries for Name a Snowplow Contest

Two years ago, the Minnesota Department of Transportation came up with the idea to have a “Name a Snowplow” contest. To MnDOT’s surprise, the response was overwhelming – even if the inaugural winning name was tragic...

REAL ID Implementation Pushed Back Another Two Years

Here we go again.

In what has been a never-ending story, this morning the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced yet another extension to the requirement of REAL ID to board domestic airplane flights from May 2023 to May 2025.

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Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 28-Dec. 4. The full report can be seen here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3684