General Juror Guidelines

More information about Jury Duty can be found at:  http://mncourts.gov/jurors.aspx

Seeking Applicants For HHS & Mental Health Advisory Committees

WCHHS is seeking new members of the Health & Human Services Advisory Committee and the Mental Health Advisory Council. For more information, please see the HHS websiteTo apply for HHSAC, please complete the application hereTo apply for MHAC, please co...

CSAH 11 Road Closure beginning September 9, 2019

On September 9-12, 2019 the Wright County Highway Department will be closing the following highway for culvert repairs:

• CSAH 11: On September 9-12, 2019 beginning at 7:00am – CSAH 11 will be closed approximately 100 feet north of the intersection of CSAH 1...

County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 38 Construction Project Update

Work on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 38 in Otsego, from Odean Avenue to TH 101, is nearing completion.

Some of the major construction operations remaining are curb and gutter, paving of the roadway and side streets, shaping and paving of the off-road tr...

Wright County Highway Closures for Culvert Repair and Replacement

NEWS RELEASE

August 13-14, 2019 the Wright County Highway Department will be closing the following highway for culvert repairs:

County Road 142:  On August 13, 2019 beginning at 7:00am - approximately ½ mile west of CR 100 will be closed...

County Road 113 & Braddock Ave NE Intersection Closure

The intersection of County Road 113 (50th Street NE) and Braddock Ave NE in Buffalo Township will be closed beginning Monday, August 5, 2019 for an intersection safety improvement project.  The safety project will improve sight distance to the ea...

2019 Pavement Preservation Construction Update

2019 Pavement Preservation Construction Update

The 2019 Pavement Preservation Contract involves the following highways in Wright County: County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 from CSAH 35 to 37; CSAH 7 from State Highway 55 to CSAH 39; CSAH 35 from CSAH 4 to C...

Highway 38 Construction Project Update - Otsego, MN

Work on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 38 in Otsego, from Odean Avenue to TH 101, is scheduled to resume Monday, April 8, 2019. CSAH 38 will be closed to thru traffic from just east of O’Dean Avenue to Quaday Avenue. The prime contractor on thi...

Disabled Veterans Duck Hunt

Wright County Parks is working with a number of partners to provide the 2019 Disabled Veterans Duck Hunt at Robert Ney Regional Park on October 5, 2019. The Veterans Duck Hunt originated 8 years ago with collaboration from Wright County Parks and Pheasant...

2019 Spring/Summer Parks & Recreation Projects

Montissippi Regional Park – An 18-hole disc golf course is being created at this popular 170-acre park near Monticello. Course features will include dual concrete tee pads and Mach 3 baskets. Trees throughout the park have been removed, not only...

Summer Program and Activities - Wright County Parks

This summer the Wright County Parks Department will have plenty for you to enjoy, hiking, woodland flowers, biking, bird watching, and programs for the entire family. For information on all the activities, facilities and programs go to the Wright County P...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending August 19, 2019

On August 10, Michael Lee Stewart, 49, of Buffalo, was arrested in Maple Lake on the charge of 1st degree DWI.On August 10, Jamie Wayne Kasper, 21, of South Haven, was arrested in Silver Creek Township on the charge of 3rd degree DWI.On August 10, Zachary...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending August 12, 2019

On August 5, Cassidy Jean Daniels-Schultz, 28, of Maplewood, was arrested in Silver Creek Township on the charge of 5th degree possession of a controlled substance and a Washington County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance.On Augu...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending August 5, 2019

On July 28, Nichole Marie Gruenke, 29, of St. Cloud, was arrested in Annandale on the charge of 5th degree possession of a controlled substance, a Wright County warrant for storing methamphetamine in the presence of a child and a Scott County warrant for ...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending July 29, 2019

On July 22, Luis Martin Mendoza Alarcon, 29, of Rockford, was arrested in Rockford on a Wright County warrant for 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct.On July 22, Maurice Edward Crumble Somerson, 30, of Waite Park, was arrested in Stearns County on a Wright...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending July 22, 2019

On July 15, Yolanda Marshall, 40, no permanent address, was arrested in Scott County on a Wright County warrant for driving after revocation violations and a Redwood County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance.On July 15, Brenda Sue...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending July 15, 2019

On July 8, Jeremy Michael Juliot, 26, of Otsego, was arrested in Otsego on the charge of 5th degree possession of a controlled substance.On July 8, Philip Benjamin, 32, of Onamia, was arrested in Mille Lacs County on a Wright County warrant for a drug vio...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending July 8, 2019

On July 1, Brian Edward Fellows, 53, of Maple Lake, was arrested in Annandale on the charge of disorderly conduct.On July 1, Pamela Marie Wittner, 46, of Brooklyn Center, was arrested in Ramsey County on a Wright County warrant for 3rd degree sale of a co...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending July 1, 2019

On June 23, Daniel Gerald Peterson, 35, of Silver Lake, was arrested in Monticello on a Wright County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance and a Hennepin County warrant for drug violations.On June 24, Matthew David Pink, 25, of Moor...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending June 24, 2019

On June 16, Andrew William Scheie, 33, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of obstruction of legal process and a Wright County apprehension and detention order for 3rd degree DWI violations.On June 17, Teresa Jill Lehner, 47, of Monticello, ...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending June 17, 2019

On June 10, Brendan Andrew Durant, 18, of Maple Grove, was arrested in Otsego on the charge of 1st degree burglary.On June 10, Davion Masson Allyn, 18, of Coon Rapids, was arrested in Otsego on the charge of 1st degree burglary.On June 10, Amie Lynn Stier...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending June 10, 2019 revised 6/11/19

On June 3, Brittany Ashley Eben, 26, of Chaska, was arrested in Blue Earth County on a Wright County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance violation.On June 3, David Willis Seigler, 63, of St. Paul, was arrested in Monticello on the ...

County Board Active in Budget Sessions

While budget analysis goes on throughout the year, the August budget sessions with commissioners and staff set the stage for the preliminary 2020 county budget due out in September. More fine-tuning happens in October and November in advance of the public...

County Highway 11 Road Closure beginning September 9, 2019

On September 9-12, 2019 the Wright County Highway Department will be closing the following highway for culvert repairs:

• CSAH 11: On September 9-12, 2019 beginning at 7:00am – CSAH 11 will be closed approximately 100 feet north of the intersection of CSAH 1...

Shoe Drive to Benefit Suicide Prevention Programs

Central MN Mental Health Center (CMMHC) is collecting new and gently used shoes to help raise money for ongoing suicide prevention and awareness efforts. Collection boxes are in the lobbies of the Government Center and Health Services Center in Buffalo fr...

County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 38 Construction Project Update

Work on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 38 in Otsego, from Odean Avenue to TH 101, is nearing completion.

Some of the major construction operations remaining are curb and gutter, paving of the roadway and side streets, shaping and paving of the off-road tr...

Wright County Highway Closures for Culvert Repair and Replacement

NEWS RELEASE

August 13-14, 2019 the Wright County Highway Department will be closing the following highway for culvert repairs:

County Road 142:  On August 13, 2019 beginning at 7:00am - approximately ½ mile west of CR 100 will be closed...

Hwy 25 – Buffalo to Montrose Roadwork Begins Early August

MnDOT Roadwork on Highway 25 begins early August.

Hwy 25 will close to through traffic and detour between Buffalo and Montrose between early August and mid-October, 2019. Seek alternative routes, or use the signed detour along Wright County Rd 12 and Hwy 1...

County Road 113 & Braddock Ave NE Intersection Closure

The intersection of County Road 113 (50th Street NE) and Braddock Ave NE in Buffalo Township will be closed beginning Monday, August 5, 2019 for an intersection safety improvement project.  The safety project will improve sight distance to the ea...

County Seeks Bids on Tactical Training Facility

NOTICE TO QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS – Wright County will be receiving sealed bids for the Wright County Tactical Training Facility. The Bid Package includes ten (10) Bid Categories.

Sealed bids will be received at Wright County Administration Office,...

County Seeks Bids on Government Center Project

Bid documents are now available for the Government Center building project. An advertisement for bids is being published in the paper of record, and posted on the County's website. 

Sealed bid proposals are to be submitted by 2 p.m. Aug. 1. A pre-...

How to Report Assistance Fraud

Assistance programs often provide a bridge between difficult times and better times in people’s lives. These programs exist to help people with true needs. One of the challenges of providing services is identifying people who misuse or manipulat...

Law firm finds petition did not meet statute requirements

Officials in the Wright County Auditor/Treasurers office received a 739-page document on May 29. The County understood the intent of this petition was to invoke the “reverse referendum” provision as stated in MN Statute Section 373.40 ...

Public can subscribe for I-94 project updates

At a recent Highway 25 Coalition meeting, Claudia DuMont from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) stated that the bid on the third lane of the I-94 Clearwater project came in very high, so it will be further reviewed. MnDOT has 30 days to d...

2019 Pavement Preservation Construction Update

June 2019

The 2019 Pavement Preservation Contract involves the following highways in Wright County: County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 from CSAH 35 to 37; CSAH 7 from State Highway 55 to CSAH 39; CSAH 35 from CSAH 4 to CR 109; CSAH 39 from State Highway 24 ...

Master Naturalist course registration opens

Registration is open for a six-day Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer training course starting Aug. 12 at Wright County’s Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve near Maple Lake.

The 40-hour course focuses on the Big Woods, Big Rivers biome and its p...

Seeking Applicants For HHS & Mental Health Advisory Committees

WCHHS is seeking new members for the Health & Human Services Advisory Committee and the Mental Health Advisory Council. For more information, please see the HHS websiteTo apply for HHSAC, please complete the application hereTo apply for MHAC, please c...

County technology team leads projects that impact public

Technology moves fast, and that can be a challenge for multi-layered organizations like county government. Wright County's Information Technology Dept. leads projects that directly impact service to the public, while supporting many internal systems. High...

Government Center Bonding - Claims and Facts

The Wright County Board of Commissioners’ approval of building bonds for a new Government Center building and Tactical Training Facility at its April 30 meeting has generated discussions and comments among the public. Several claims have been made on soci...

DNR rejects expanded 2019 boat inspection program

At this week’s Wright County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman Darek Vetsch shared a letter from the Department of Natural Resources which rejected the County’s proposed 2019 boat inspection program.

“Wright Regional In...

Highway 38 Construction Project Update - Otsego, MN

Work on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 38 in Otsego, from Odean Avenue to TH 101, is scheduled to resume Monday, April 8, 2019. CSAH 38 will be closed to thru traffic from just east of O’Dean Avenue to Quaday Avenue. The prime contractor on this project ...

Driving tips for roundabouts

The center portion of a mini roundabout is called a truck apron. While cars navigating the turns should remain in their lanes, trucks use this space to accommodate their turning radius. 

Remember to always yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, yi...

Justice Center construction on live video

Longer wait times at the License Bureau are the new normal

BUFFALO, MN -- Renewing one’s driver’s license used to be a quick errand to do during lunch. Those days are likely gone, say officials at the Wright County License Bureau.

Why is the wait so long? Previously, the County License Bureau t...

Election Results

Find Wright County results in County, City, Township, School District and other races by clicking this link.

2019 County Budget Presentation

Wright County Commissioners have been presenting the 2019 Preliminary Budget at various meetings throughout the county.See the 2019 preliminary budget slideshow

You can also read the details in the press release below:

Wright County Board Approves Prelimina...