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...

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 ...

Common Street (McLeod County Highway 56) Closed Due to Culvert Washout

Common Street (McLeod County Highway 56), located on Wright County's southern county line & McLeod County's northern county line - south of Howard Lake, has been closed by the McLeod County Highway Department due to a culvert washout at Coon Lake. &am...

County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 9 Construction Project Update

County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 9 Construction Project Update

Work on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 9 in Waverly, from Atlantic Avenue to North Shore Drive, is scheduled to resume Thursday April 25, 2019. CSAH 9 will be closed to thru traffic in this are...

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...

Wright County begins a process to master plan the Great River Regional Trail

Wright County begins a process to master plan the Great River Regional Trail 

Wright County, in partnership with the cities of Clearwater, Monticello, and Otsego, is working on a master plan for the proposed Great River Regional Trail. The trail i...

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 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 ...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending June 3, 2019

On May 27, Marcus Alexander Vitela, 27, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on a Hennepin County warrant for domestic abuse.On May 27, Brent Spencer Schaefer, 25, of Sauk Rapids, was arrested in Cokato on a MN Department of Corrections warrant for a parol...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending May 27, 2019

On May 20, Jesse Floyd Mayes, 30, of Minneapolis, was arrested in Monticello on the charges of receiving stolen property, false information to law enforcement and Hennepin County warrants for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance and theft.On Ma...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending May 20, 2019

On May 13, Ryan Christopher Keeney, 39, of Otsego, was arrested in Buffalo on a MN Department of Corrections apprehension and detention order for 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct violations.On May 13, Jared Dean Anderson, 25, of Bovey, was arrested in I...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending May 13, 2019

On May 6, Brett Dakotah Schaefer, 24, of St. Augusta, was arrested in Stearns County on a Wright County warrant for fleeing law enforcement violations.On May 6, Eric Bradley Arnold Quesnel, 34, of Otsego, was arrested in Otsego on a Wright County warrant ...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending May 6, 2019

On April 29, Marcus Valente McLeod, 23, no permanent address, was arrested in Anoka County on a Wright County warrant for theft violations.On April 29, Marques DeShawn Tate, 37, of St. Paul, was arrested in Hennepin County on Wright County and Steele Coun...

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

On April 22, Danielle Raney Ford, 28, of Stillwater, was arrested in Washington County on Wright County and Stearns County warrants for dishonored checks.On April 22, Ray Gene Partridge, 25, of Stillwater, was arrested in Washington County on a Wright Cou...

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

On April 15, Arthur Ryan Roberts, 33, of Howard Lake, was arrested in Buffalo on a MN Department of Corrections apprehension and detention order for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance violation.On April 15, Amy Rose Ann Goulet, 37, of St. Lou...

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

On April 8, Hunter George Jay Wren, 20, of Maple Lake, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct violations.On April 8, Jeffrey James Carlson, 35, of St. Paul, was arrested in Ramsey County on a Wright Count...

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

On April 1, Andrea Dominique Morrow, 40, of Minneapolis, was arrested in Hennepin County on a Wright County warrant for driving violations.On April 1, Jesse Floyd Mayes, 30, of Minneapolis, was arrested in Hennepin County on a Wright County warrant for dr...

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 receives petition

A 739-page document was submitted to the Wright County Auditor/Treasurers office on May 29. The County understands the intent of this petition was to invoke the “reverse referendum” provision as stated in MN Statute Section 373.40. Staff will begin the pr...

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...

Common Street (McLeod County Highway 56) Closed Due to Culvert Washout

Common Street (McLeod County Highway 56), located on Wright County's southern county line & McLeod County's northern county line - south of Howard Lake, has been closed by the McLeod County Highway Department due to a culvert washout at Coon Lake. &am...

HHS cost for services among lowest statewide

Wright County ranks fourth lowest in Minnesota when it comes to what it costs to deliver a wide range of support, health and social services to our citizens. Wright County Health & Human Services provides the county with quality, professional services...

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...

Hwy. 55 Annandale to Maple Lake detour begins April 29

MnDOT -- Motorists who travel Highway 55 between Annandale and Maple Lake will encounter delays and a detour after the road is closed between County Road 5 in Annandale, and County Road 7/County Road 37 in Maple Lake, Monday, April 29.

Motorists should fol...

EMS Week set for May 19-25

The Wright County Board of Commissions passed a resolution proclaiming May 19 - 25, 2019 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, recognizing the lifesaving care they provide around the clock. The EMS system consists of first responders, emergency medica...

Board designates May 12-18 Law Enforcement Week

The County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed May 12-18 as Wright County Law Enforcement Week. Also known as National Police Week, this recognition was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962. Nationally, this week is designated to recogn...

Guardianship / Conservatorship Request for Proposals

Wright County Health & Human Services has put forth a Request for Proposals seeking qualified applicants to become contracted guardians and/or conservators with our Agency.  Beginning January 1, 2020, Wright County will be exclusively working...

County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 9 Construction Project Update

County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 9 Construction Project Update

Work on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 9 in Waverly, from Atlantic Avenue to North Shore Drive, is scheduled to resume Thursday April 25, 2019. CSAH 9 will be closed to thru traffic in this are...

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 ...

Building Options for Government Center

In the past 12-14 months, the Wright County Board of Commissioners has researched and reviewed several plans to address future building needs in the County. See a summary of their work in this presentation.

Building Options Presentation

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...