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...

County Highway 39 Improvement Project (Odean Ave to CSAH 42)

Project Background

County Highway 39 provides east-west mobility and connectivity through the northern part of Wright County from Monticello to Highway 101 in Otsego.  As with the Twin Cities metropolitan region, Wright County and the surrounding ...

Long Range Transportation Plan Adoption

On September 17, 2019 the Wright County Board of Commissioners adopted the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a document that will prepare the County’s transportation system for continued growth and corresponding travel needs over the next 2...

Collinwood Regional Park & Campground Seasonal Site

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department has three seasonal campsites available at Collinwood Park & Campground for the 2020 season. The three available sites are numbers 4,22, & 25. Each site has a 30 amp breaker and water available, n...

Winter Programs

The Wright County Parks Department is now taking registration for our Winter programs! Don't miss any of these opportunities to visit Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve this winter. We have programs ranging from Dog Sledding to Buckthorn Hiking Sticks with ...

Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality

On 01/18/20 at approximately (7:20 pm) Wright County
Deputies responded to a reported single vehicle roll over crash near theintersection of County RD. 39 NE and County RD. 19 in the city of Otsego. A
1998 Chevrolet Tahoe was located on its roof in th...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending January 20, 2020

On January 13, Bradley Dean Johnson, 49, of Hanover, was arrested in Hanover on a Lake of the Woods County warrant for 2nd degree DWI.

On January 13, Brian Patrick Hibbs, 30, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on a Hennepin County warrant for 5th degree p...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending January 13, 2020 (updated)

On January 6, David Michael Griffith, 34, of Albertville, was arrested in St. Michael on the charge of 2nd degree DWI.On January 6, Kimberly Ann Berzins, 46, of Montrose, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for 5th degree possession of a co...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending January 6, 2020

On December 30, James Ernest Chapman, 34, of Spring Lake Park, was arrested in Anoka County on a Wright County warrant for 3rd degree burglary violations.On December 30, Jessica Lee Carder, 32, of Wood Lake, was arrested in Yellow Medicine County on a Wri...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending December 30, 2019

On December 23, Jamel Elizabeth Hamilton Cox, 28, of Ramsey, was arrested in Otsego on the charge of theft, a Hennepin County warrant for theft and an Anoka County warrant for possession of burglary tools.On December 23, Julie Ann-Marie Hanson, 45, of Ply...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending December 23, 2019

On December 16, Bryan James Anderson, 40, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on a Wright County Warrant for 5th degree Drug Possession.On December 16, Jeffrey Duane Vergin, 38, of Montrose, was arrested in Hennepin County on a Wright County Warrant...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending December 16, 2019

On December 9, Amanda Elena Mohs, 38, of Clearwater, was arrested in Stearns County on Wright County warrants for 1st degree and 5th possession of a controlled substance, receiving stolen property and driving after cancellation violations.On December 10, ...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending December 9, 2019

On December 1, Travis John McLain, 30, of Delano, was arrested in Buffalo on the charges of 3rd degree burglary and theft.On December 1, Samantha Jo Kathleen Welter, 31, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of 1st degree burglary.On December ...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending December 2, 2019

On November 25, Tanner Charles Lynn, 26, of St. Michael, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for 5th degree assault violations.On November 25, Abdiaziz Osman Mohamed, 20, of St. Cloud, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for ...

Wright County Sheriff Activity Report for period ending November 25, 2019

On November 18, Harold Leonard Ryan, 41, of St. Paul, was arrested in St. Michael on a Ramsey County warrant for domestic assault.On November 18, Turner Ray Quilling, 25, of Otsego, was arrested in Anoka County on a Wright County warrant for 5th degree po...

Methamphetamine manufacturing materials located in Monticello

On Saturday, November 16th around 7:50am Wright County deputies were called to a drug complaint near the intersection of 90th St NE and Haug Ave NE in Monticello Township. During the investigation deputies located items and chemicals consistent with those...

Highway Department Looking for Alternatives to Salt to De-Ice Roads in Winter

Whenever there is a snow or ice event in Minnesota,
you don’t need to see the area that got impacted to know where it hit. All youneed to do is look at vehicles that are streaked with road salt. However, the
day may be coming soon where high...

County Board Tables Discussion of Refugee Resettlement Amid Legal Battle In Federal Court

An Executive Order issued September 26, 2019 by
President Donald Trump requiring state and local governments to provideofficial consent to allow refugee resettlement in their jurisdictions has been
the source of nationwide discussion over the last fou...

Annual Dog Sledding Adventure A Big Success for Wright County Parks & Recreation

A True Minnesota Adventure – by Brad
Harrington, Parks & Recreation

After the holidays, winter starts to set in. Thetemperatures drop and the realization that all we might see for the next couple
of months is a blanket of white snow. What...

Commissioner Debunks Rumor Concerning Government Center Construction

There is plenty of business that comes before the
Wright County Board of Commissioners during its weekly meetings, but at itsJan. 21 meeting, the board had an unusual topic of conversation – quelling a
rumor that the county was looking to ex...

County Election Officials Preparing for March 3 Presidential Nomination Primary

For most of its existence, when it has come to
nominating candidates for President of the United States, Minnesota has usedthe caucus system – a meeting of like-minded citizens that select delegates for
their political party of choice.

Howeve...

Recorder's Office Now Offering Option for Residents to Download Land Records

Prior to this week, if an individual wanted to access
documents pertaining to land records Wright County, they were required to cometo the Wright County Recorder’s Office to obtain copies of those documents.
But, that has changed thanks to t...

Sheriff's Office Presents Rivers of Hope $14,805 Raised From 2019's Beard Challenge

In November and December of 2019, Wright County
Sheriff Sean Deringer ran a contest in his office – the Beard Challenge. Itallowed deputies and sheriff’s office staff to grow beards, which they are
forbidden to do ordinarily. The p...

Veteran Service Office Completes Massive Records Digitization

There are times when a task seems a little too overwhelming
to take on, but when it something that will make life better and easier for alot of people down the road when the hard work is done, it can be gratifying.

It was one such challenge that greeted...

Early Voting for Presidential Nomination Primary Opens Friday

Beginning Friday, Jan. 17, those wishing to cast their
votes early for the Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP) to be conducted March3 can do so at the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office on the second floor of the Wright
County Government Center in...

Backpack Buddies Program Helping Hungry Families

Sometimes the reality of those who are struggling
the provide their kids with the basic necessities of life can be a little overwhelming.Not every child gets three meals a day and Buffalo-Montrose-Hanover School District
has decided to do something ab...

Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Constructing Camping Sites for a 2021 Opening

One of the most beautifully aesthetic pieces of property in Wright County is the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park in Monticello Township. It is a pristine park that, on weekends in the summer, will attract more than 800 visitors a day.

But, those who v...

County Board Makes Commitee/Advisory Board Assignments for 2020

When someone typically thinks of the job of a county commissioner, it involves their Tuesday board meetings that are live-streamed on YouTube. But, their jobs go far beyond that.

In reality, the primary job of the commissioners – or at least the most time-...

Husom Named County Board Chair for 2020

The Wright County Board of Commissioners held its annual board reorganization to start its Jan. 7 meeting, unanimously voting District 1 Commissioner Christine Husom as the board chair for 2020 and District 4 Commissioner Mike Potter as the vice chair for...

Feds Take Another Big Step In Combatting Vaping Among Children

The
tightening of regulation on the vaping industry is continuing to change thelandscape of e-cigarettes.

Last
month, President Donald Trump signed into law an act of Congress to raise thelegal age to purchase tobacco/e-cigarette products from 18 to ...

County Departments Collaborating for Jail Release Assistance Program

There are several unsung programs operated by Wright
County that are often in-house initiatives by employees to help people improvetheir lives – whether the programs receive much outside recognition or not.

One such program is the Wright Count...

Confusion Remains Over New T-21 Law

There has been a lot of confusion raised in recent
days about the changes made to the federal law that raised the legal age topurchase tobacco/e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. If you’re confused, you’re
not alone.

There have been...

Sheriff's Office Seeking Information From the Public Concerning Death Investigation

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is seeking anyone with information to assist the department in an active death investigation.

On Dec. 29, a body was found in Kingston Township in Meeker County, near the western border of Wright County. The body was iden...

County Board to Select New Chairperson, Make Committee/Advisory Board Assignments Jan. 7

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will conduct one of its most important meetings of the year Tuesday, Jan. 7. Even though it only lasts a few minutes, the decisions made at the beginning of the first meeting of each year are ones that will have a ...

Qualified County Residents Can Apply for First-Time Home Buyer Program

For many, the dream of home ownership is a goal set at
a young age, but often can be a daunting challenge for young people looking toavoid building a debt burden early in life or have difficulty coming up with
the needed money to make a down payment a...

Ney Park to Open Weekends for Snoeshoeing, Cross Country Skiing Starting Saturday

For those who have made New Year’s resolutions to lose
weight or exercise more, beginning this weekend, they can enjoy outdooractivities at Ney Regional Park in Maple Lake.

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department announced
that st...

Board Approves 2020 Meeting Schedule

The Wright County Board of Commissioners has announced its 2020 schedule authorizing board attendance at a series of meetings outside of the standard board meeting or workshop format. In keeping with Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law, which requires the public...

[UPDATE]: County's Tobacco 21 Ordinance Rendered Moot By Federal Law's Immediate Enaction

Wednesday was going to be the start of Wright County’s stand-alone Tobacco 21 policy, which would have raised the legal age to purchase or use tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 years of age to 21. But, a change in the federal policy regarding the l...

Wright County Social Services Receives $10,000 Grant From Wright-Hennepin Electric Trust

For those who find themselves in dire need of assistance there is only so much that government can typically do in trying to provide for those necessities. However, one such Wright County program has recently partnered up with an area business to help pro...

County Moving Forward On History Wall at Justice Center

The summer of 2020 is going to mark the opening of the new Wright County Justice Center and one of the aesthetic aspects of the building that is planned to be incorporated will be an iconic image for those entering the building.

Part of the design is going...

County Board Likely To Continue Lobbying Effort for 2020 Legislative Session

The Dec. 31 agenda of the Wright County Board of Commissioners will include a consent agenda item dealing with retaining the lobbying firm of Flaherty & Hood to represent Wright County’s interests during the 2020 session of the Minnesota Sta...

County and Other Organizations Seeking To Identify Homeless Residents For Annual Count

Throughout the country, the growing rate of homelessness has been an issue that is impacting more individuals and families all the time.

With 2020 being a census year where all populations are counted, an effort is being made to accurately track how many p...

Spouses of Vietnam Vets May Be Eligible for Benefits Under Blue Water Navy Veterans Act

The Wright County Veteran Services Office is reaching
out to the surviving spouses and dependent children of Vietnam veterans who maybe eligible for benefits for “Blue Water Navy” veterans who, for decades, were
denied benefits related to potential ex...

Tobacco 21 Ordinance To Take Effect Jan. 1

On Jan. 1, Wright County will begin enforcement of its
Tobacco 21 ordinance, which officially raises the age in which someone canpurchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.

The county had to go out on its own to get a Tobacco
21 ordinance passed because t...

Ney Park To Offer Ski, Snowshoe Rental in January

With the holiday season winding down, next up for many
people will be the annual New Year’s resolutions, which often include vowing tolose weight gained over the holidays.

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department
can help those mak...

WCCA Gets Grant Award From Otto Bremer Trust

For the last 75 years, the Otto Bremer Trust, a
philanthropic arm of Bremer Banks, has given out grants to worthy causes inMinnesota, North Dakota and western Wisconsin. Each year, there is a lot of
competition for grant funding because the trust, whi...

Sheriff's Office Beard Challenge Raises Money For Rivers of Hope

During the month of December, things were pretty hairy at the Wright County Law Enforcement Center, as more than 90 deputies, correctional staff and sheriff’s office employees took part in the Wright County Sheriff’s Office Beard Chall...

County Receives $227,000 Allocation To Combat Aquatic Invasive Species

Although Wright County no longer has a regional boat
inspection program to combat Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), it doesn’t meanthe county won’t have a big presence over the summer months.

This week, Wright County received $227,249 ...

Health & Human Services Has Urgent Need For Volunteer Drivers

This time of the year is known as the season of giving
and Wright County Health & Human Services (HHS) is looking for area residentsto give of their time to help fellow residents in need.

HHS has an urgent need for drivers in its Volunteer
Transpor...

County Board Sets 2020 Budget, Levy

A year after Wright County initiated one of the biggest
levy increases in county history, at its Dec. 17 meeting, the Wright CountyBoard of Commissioner adopted its 2020 budget and certified taxable levy (the
amount paid by county residents through pr...

County Awards Contract For Hwy. 19 and 38 Construction

For those who have fought the congestion attempting to get in and out of the Albertville outlet mall on Highway 19 next to I-94, help is on the way. It will take some time and will cause some traffic headaches along the way to get there, but the process o...

Parks & Rec To Partner Up To Combat Aquatic Invasive Species

Less than a year ago, Wright County was looking to
expand its pilot project to require boat inspections for Aquatic InvasiveSpecies (AIS) on county lakes from three lakes to nine. One of the six lakes that
was to be part of the expansion was Cedar Lak...

CSAH 17 in Delano to Re-Open to Traffic Friday

The flood wall project along County Highway 17 in the City of Delano north of the U.S. Highway 12 overpass is in its final stages and the Wright County Highway Department announced Tuesday that the road will re-open on Friday, Dec. 20, by the end of the w...

Parks Open for Winter Recreation Programs

While much of the activity in the Wright County parks
system comes during the peak summer months, there are several parks open towinter recreational activities. These include cross country skiing, winter
walking trails, snowshoeing, sledding, dog sled...

REAL ID Deadline Getting Closer

Over the coming months, the State of Minnesota will be reminding residents that many of them may want to get their driver’s licenses updated.

In 2018, Minnesota began implementing REAL ID, an upgrade to the standard driver’s license or ...

Notice Given for Two Special Elections for District 30A House Seat

Notice was given Friday that two special elections will be held to fill the vacant State House of Representatives seat for District 30A in Sherburne and Wright counties. The majority of District 30A is located in Sherburne County. The only portion of Wrig...

Wright County Board to Set 2020 Budget, Levy at Dec. 17 Board Meeting

The Wright County Board of Commissioners is scheduled
to set the 2020 budget and certified levy at its next board meetingTuesday, Dec. 17.

The proposed 2020 budget is $160,944,532, while the
levy (the amount paid in property tax by residents), will be ...

Wright County Parks & Rec Taking Winter Program Reservations

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department is
preparing for a busy start to the new year as it will be opening Robert Ney RegionalPark and Nature Center in Maple Lake on weekends starting Jan. 4 for a series
of events that run through March.

O...

Sign Up for Free Alerts of County News and Programs

Want to have your devices connected to Wright County
events or programs of interest to you? You’re only a couple of clicks away withthe county’s Notify Me system, which is located on the county’s homepage at www.co.wright....

Several Elections Coming in 2020

As the days tick down to close out 2019, the Wright
County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office is preparing for what is going to be one ofthe busiest election cycles the county has ever experienced.

The department will oversee six different elections &...

Filing Period Opens for House District 30A Vacancy

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has issued a Writ of Special Election to fill a vacancy in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A caused by the resignation of Rep. Nick Zerwas. House District 30A represents portions of Wright and Sherburne counties.

T...

Election Judges Needed!

Attention Wright County residents!  Election Judges are needed to help administer elections in Wright County!  Election Judges are temporary, paid employees trained to handle all aspects of voting at the polling place on election day. Be...

County Fair to Be Free For Kids in 2020

The 150th anniversary of the Wright County
Fair is still eight months away (July 22-26, 2020), but the preparation isalready taking place and the Wright County Fair Board made a decision Monday
night that will be good news for young people attending t...

Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility - On-line Appointment Scheduling

Wright County residents can now schedule their own appointments to drop off materials by using the On-line Scheduling area on the Compost & Recycling Facility webpage, instead of calling for an appointment.  With a little typing and a couple ...

County Highway 39 Improvement Project (Odean Ave to CSAH 42)

Project Background

County Highway 39 provides east-west mobility and connectivity through the northern part of Wright County from Monticello to Highway 101 in Otsego.  As with the Twin Cities metropolitan region, Wright County and the surrounding ...

Long Range Transportation Plan Adoption

On September 17, 2019 the Wright County Board of Commissioners adopted the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a document that will prepare the County’s transportation system for continued growth and corresponding travel needs over the next 2...

Wright County Parks & Recreation Winter Programs

The Wright County Parks Department is now taking registration for our Winter programs! Don't miss any of these opportunities to visit Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve this winter. We have programs ranging from Dog Sledding to Buckthorn Hiking Sticks with ...

Justice Center construction on live video