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Posted on: April 6, 2020

Wright County Health & Human Services Releases Annual Report

Wright County Health & Human Services has released its 2019 annual report “Strengthen, Support and Serve Our Community.”

The report includes a message from Wright County HHS Director Jami Goodrum Schwartz, an executive summary, strategic imperatives and results, outcomes, the top five achievements in 2019, the 2019 financial report, governance structure, committees, leadership, senior management and contact information.

The full annual report can be accessed here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/19159/2019-HHS-Annual-Report

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Wright County HHS Has Message for Recipients of SNAP or Cash Assistance

Posted on: August 7, 2020

MnDOT Has Timeline Schedule of I-94 Construction-Related Road Closures

Posted on: August 7, 2020

Absentee, Mail-In Voters Can Track Their Ballots to Assure That They're Counted

Posted on: August 7, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard

Posted on: August 7, 2020

Next Round of Appointments for License Bureau Open at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7

Posted on: August 6, 2020

Office of Traffic Safety Providing Refresher Material on One-Year Anniversary of Hands Free Law

Posted on: August 6, 2020

Road Work On Highway 12 Between Montrose and Delano to Begin Aug. 17

Posted on: August 6, 2020

Sheriff's Office On the Lookout for New Deputies

Posted on: August 5, 2020

U of M Extension Offers Tips for Growing Peonies Late in the Season

Posted on: August 5, 2020

Health & Human Services Looking for Child Foster Care Providers

Posted on: August 5, 2020

County Board Prepares for 2021 Budget Meetings with Department Heads Aug. 17-26

Posted on: August 4, 2020

Timelines, Deadlines Explained for Those Wishing to Vote Absentee in the Aug. 11 Primary Election

Posted on: August 4, 2020

Department of Education Provides Links for Safe Learning Plan for 2020-21

Posted on: August 4, 2020

Families Urged to Have A Spending Plan in Place in the Event of an Emergency

Posted on: August 3, 2020

U of M Extension to Host a Six-Part Webiner Series for Beef Farmers

Posted on: August 3, 2020

Law Enforcement Increasing Hands Free Cell Phone Driving Law This Week

Posted on: August 3, 2020

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: August 3, 2020

License Bureau Issues Statement Regarding Changes in Services Available to Residents

Posted on: July 31, 2020

Missing Person Alert Issued By Sheriff's Office

Posted on: July 31, 2020

Highway Department Shares Videos Dealing with Roundabouts

Posted on: July 31, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard

Posted on: July 31, 2020

State Lays Out Plans for Opening Schools

Posted on: July 30, 2020

Potter Explains Ramifictions of State Legislature Being Unable to Pass Bonding Bill

Posted on: July 30, 2020

Governor to Announce Plans for How Schools Will Open in September

Posted on: July 30, 2020

Absentee Voting Can Be Done In Person at Government Center, Seven City Halls

Posted on: July 29, 2020

Great American Outdoors Act Approved by Both Houses of Congress

Posted on: July 29, 2020

Borrell Returns to County Board Meeting for the First Time in Four Months

Posted on: July 29, 2020

Highway Department Releases Construction Update on CSAH 19 & 38 Project in Albertville

Posted on: July 28, 2020

County Board Repeals Mask Policy, Adopts Executive Order 20-81 from State

Posted on: July 28, 2020

Roundabouts in Wright County on the Rise

Posted on: July 27, 2020

U of M Extension Offering Three-Day Lunchtime Discussions with Dairy Farmers

Posted on: July 27, 2020

Wright County Receives $98,000 In CARES Act Funding for Elections

Posted on: July 27, 2020

Wright County Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: July 27, 2020

County Highway 100 in Cokato Township Will Be Closed Aug. 3-13 for Road Repairs

Posted on: July 24, 2020

County Administering Low-Interest Septic System Loan Program Through the MPCA

Posted on: July 24, 2020

Emmer Urging Residents to Be Aware of EDA Grant Scams

Posted on: July 24, 2020

CDC Provides Guidance Urging the Reopening of Schools in September

Posted on: July 24, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard

Posted on: July 24, 2020

Parks & Rec Releases a Statement Dealing with the Face Covering Mandate and County Parks

Posted on: July 23, 2020

Next Round of Driver's License Renewal Appointments Open July 24

Posted on: July 23, 2020

County Board Approves Bid for Demolition of The Corner Bar in St. Michael

Posted on: July 23, 2020

Department of Health Releases Answers to Questions Dealing with Face Covering Mandate

Posted on: July 22, 2020

Governor Enacts Exective Order 20-81, Masks Become Mandatory at 11:59 p.m. Friday

Posted on: July 22, 2020

Walz Expected to Announce Statewide Mask Requirement at Today's News Conference

Posted on: July 22, 2020

Information About How to Vote Absentee

Posted on: July 22, 2020

Public Health Adds FAQ Section to Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard

Posted on: July 22, 2020

County Board Redistrictng History Featured in Spotlight Profile

Posted on: July 21, 2020

Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Announces Face Covering Requirement Starting July 27

Posted on: July 21, 2020

Extension Offers Tips for Farmers and Gardeners to Reduce Damage Done by Deer

Posted on: July 21, 2020

U of M Extension Hosting Webinar to Discuss Aid Programs Available to Dairy Farmers

Posted on: July 20, 2020

Department of Health Announces Highest Single-Day Total of COVID-19 Cases in Minnesota

Posted on: July 20, 2020

Video of Wright County Area Crisis Nursery TV Story Available to View

Posted on: July 20, 2020

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: July 20, 2020

Campers Advised to Take Precautions with Severe Weather Expected Overnight

Posted on: July 17, 2020

Parks & Rec Planning to Do Crack Filling on Trail System in Otsego County Park

Posted on: July 17, 2020

FCC Unanimously Approves Creation of 988 Number for National Suicide Hotline

Posted on: July 17, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard

Posted on: July 17, 2020

Wright County Area Crisis Nursery to Be Featured on KSTP Channel 5 New Tonight

Posted on: July 17, 2020

Potter Says Transportation Alliance Hopes to See Bonding Bill Passed

Posted on: July 16, 2020

DNR to Host Virtual Open House to Discuss Deer Population Management on Aug. 18

Posted on: July 16, 2020

Target, CVS Added to List of Corporations Requiring Customers to Wear Masks

Posted on: July 16, 2020

County Board Pledges $4 Million in CARES Act Funding to Assist Schools for COVID-19 Costs

Posted on: July 16, 2020

Wright County Has Surpassed 500 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Four Months After First Case

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Parks & Rec to Host a Family Fishing Clinic Saturday at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Walmart to Require All Shoppers to Wear Face Coverings Starting Monday, July 20

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Dental Clinic Gets Increase in Funding in Both House and Senate Bonding Bills at Legislature

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Auditor/Treasurer's Office Publishes Sample Ballot for Voters to See

Posted on: July 14, 2020

Federal and State Aid Programs Available for Farmers

Posted on: July 14, 2020

Minnesota Added to To List of States on New York's Travel Restriction List

Posted on: July 14, 2020

Wright County Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: July 13, 2020

License Bureau Appointment Schedule Fully Booked Through July 31; 900 More Spots Coming July 24

Posted on: July 13, 2020

Farm Health and Safety? There's an App for That

Posted on: July 13, 2020

State Demographer Projections Show Continued Steady Growth in Wright County

Posted on: July 10, 2020

County Creates Task Force to Study the Formation of an Economic Development Authority

Posted on: July 10, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard

Posted on: July 10, 2020

Department of Education Study Shows 64 Percent of Parents Comfortable Sending Kids Back to School

Posted on: July 9, 2020

REAL ID Causing Issues for Recorder's Office Due to Documentation Confusion

Posted on: July 9, 2020

Bidding for Construction of Trailblazer Transit Facility in Buffalo Set

Posted on: July 9, 2020

Next Round of Driver's License Renewal Appointments Open July 10

Posted on: July 9, 2020

Courts to Require Face Coverings Beginning July 13

Posted on: July 9, 2020

Notice of an Open Seat on the Clearwater River Watershed District Board of Managers

Posted on: July 8, 2020

P-EBT Applications Extended Through July 31

Posted on: July 8, 2020

Recycling & Compost Facility Now Operating Under Normal Business Hours

Posted on: July 8, 2020

License Bureau Walk-Up Window Open for Business

Posted on: July 8, 2020

2020 Census Timeline Pushed Back Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: July 7, 2020

CSAH 32 Segment in Rockford Township Closed Until Thursday

Posted on: July 7, 2020

I-94 Construction Between St. Michael and Albertville Falling Behind Schedule

Posted on: July 7, 2020

Wright County Board Accepts Highway Department Annual Report

Posted on: July 7, 2020

New Driver's Manual Includes Section About Being Stopped with a Legal Firearm In Vehicle

Posted on: July 6, 2020

Wright County Residents Responding to 2020 Census In High Percentages

Posted on: July 6, 2020

U of M Extension Provides Resources to Identify What Is Wrong with Plants

Posted on: July 6, 2020

Wright County Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: July 6, 2020

Two County Park Beaches to Close Tuesday, July 7 for Treatment

Posted on: July 6, 2020

Wright County Deputy Completes Leadership Course

Posted on: July 2, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard

Posted on: July 2, 2020

Parks & Rec Provides Update for Those Who Will Be Using the Parks Over Holiday Weekend

Posted on: July 2, 2020

All County Buildings Closed Friday, July 3

Posted on: June 30, 2020

DNR to Be Patrolling Lakes and Rivers to Promote Boating Safety On Holiday Weekend

Posted on: July 2, 2020

Growth of Hobby Farms Can Conflict With County's Feedlot Ordinance

Posted on: July 2, 2020

Upper Lobby of Law Enforcement Center to Reopen to Walk-Up Traffic July 6

Posted on: July 1, 2020

MnDOT Has Dash Cam Video Showing Lane Change Construction on I-94 East of Wright County

Posted on: July 1, 2020

Safe Communities of Wright County Has Message About the Dangers of Speeding

Posted on: July 1, 2020

Absentee Ballot Drop Box Installed at Government Center

Posted on: June 30, 2020

National Child Heatstroke Prevention Campaign July – September 2020

Posted on: June 30, 2020

Today Is the Deadline To Apply For P-EBT Funds

Posted on: June 30, 2020

License Bureau Waiting On Walk-Up Window to Fully Reopen

Posted on: June 30, 2020

DEED Grant Program Deadline Coming Thursday, July 2

Posted on: June 29, 2020

U of M Extension Taking Applications for Master Gardener Program

Posted on: June 29, 2020

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: June 29, 2020

List of Voting Sites In Wright County for Absentee Voting

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Applications for Absentee Voting Begins Today

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Parade Outside Government Center Honors Three Graduates of The Turn Program

Posted on: June 25, 2020

New Round of Driver's License Renewal Appointments Coming Friday

Posted on: June 25, 2020

I-35 Bridge, Target Field to Salute Graduating Class of 2020

Posted on: June 25, 2020

Economic Development Partnership Looking To Assist Small Businesses

Posted on: June 25, 2020

Sheriff's Office Receives $39,000 Grant To Help Pay COVID-19 Related Expenses

Posted on: June 24, 2020

Wright County HHS, Lutheran Social Service Collaborating On Crisis Nursery

Posted on: June 24, 2020

Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, County Local Option Sales Tax Doing Surprisingly Well

Posted on: June 24, 2020

Highway Department Submits Annual Report

Posted on: June 24, 2020

Emergency Management Provides Tips on Fire Prevention

Posted on: June 23, 2020

St. Michael Fire Department Will Conduct Training Exercise Wednesday

Posted on: June 23, 2020

Appointments for Passport Applications Available June 24

Posted on: June 23, 2020

U of M Extension Warns Residents About the Dangers of the Spread of Wild Parsnip

Posted on: June 23, 2020

Construction on Hwy. 12 in Cokato Set to Begin July 6

Posted on: June 22, 2020

Wright County Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: June 22, 2020

U of M Extension Offers Advice on Watering Lawns, Trees and Plants

Posted on: June 22, 2020

Stockholm Township In Need of Election Judges

Posted on: June 22, 2020

Many May Be Eligible to Renew Driver's Licenses Online Through Minnesota DVS

Posted on: June 19, 2020

Wright County Dental Clinic Caught in the Middle of Political Fight

Posted on: June 19, 2020

Parks & Recreation Starting to Ramp Up Summer Programming with Restrictions Lifted

Posted on: June 19, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Vetsch Testimony to Be Streamed Live on Minnesota Legislature YouTube Channel

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Education Officials to Join MDH News Conference to Discuss Fall School Plans

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Red Cross Looking for Blood Donations, Will Test for COVID-19 Antibodies

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Vetsch to Testify Before State Legislature Over Problems with DMV Testing Stations

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Parks Department Returns to Offering Summer Programming, But with Some Limitations

Posted on: June 17, 2020

License Bureau Appointment Schedule Running Smoothly Thanks to Two Employees

Posted on: June 17, 2020

Park & Rec Seeking Grant to Stock Rental Equipment for Bertram Chain of Lakes Park

Posted on: June 17, 2020

Drone Gives Bird's Eye View of Justice Center, Government Center Construction

Posted on: June 16, 2020

County Looking to Access MPCA Funds to Help Repair Failing Septic Systems

Posted on: June 16, 2020

Minnesota Ranks No. 1 in Census Response Percentage

Posted on: June 16, 2020

U of M Extension Provides List of Financial Aid Programs for Farmers

Posted on: June 15, 2020

Wright County Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: June 15, 2020

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Offering Free Webinars

Posted on: June 15, 2020

County Board Using Financial Modeling to Keep Future Budgets, Levies Consistent

Posted on: June 15, 2020

Fatal Crash in Franklin Township Saturday

Posted on: June 15, 2020

A Statement from the Wright County Board of Commissioners

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Driver's License Renewal Date Extended By Governor

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Court Administration Counters in Wright County Government Center to Open Monday

Posted on: June 12, 2020

County to Honor Three Graduates of The Turn Program June 25

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Driver's License Renewal Appointments for June 22-July 2 Almost Fully Booked

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Department of Human Services Issues 'Make a Plan, Minnesota' News Release

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Traffic Will Be Re-Routed Early Saturday Near Albertville Outlet Mall

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report

Posted on: June 11, 2020

Master Gardener Offers Tips on How to Create Compost In Your Backyard

Posted on: June 11, 2020

Second Round of Driver's License Renewal Appointments to Go Online Friday

Posted on: June 11, 2020

Portion of CSAH 8 Closed Due to Emergency Culvert Repair

Posted on: June 10, 2020

Public Health Encouraging People Who Attended Large Events to Get Tested for COVID-19

Posted on: June 10, 2020

Secretary of State Encouraging Residents to Vote from Home

Posted on: June 10, 2020

Safety Tips Provided For Dealing with Tornadoes During the Peak Summer Months

Posted on: June 9, 2020

Minnesota Department of Argiculture Won't Enforce Appeals Court Ruling on Herbicide Ban

Posted on: June 8, 2020

License Bureau to Discontinue Friday Drive-Thru Pickup of Transactions

Posted on: June 8, 2020

U of M Extension Provides Advice to Farmers After Courts Ban Three Herbicide Brands

Posted on: June 8, 2020

Wright County Sheriff's Office Activity Report for Period Ending June 8

Posted on: June 8, 2020

License Bureau to Increase Number of Appointments for Driver's License Renewals

Posted on: June 8, 2020

A Statement from Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Voters Have Option to Vote Absentee in Primary and General Elections

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Bertram Construction Project On Schedule

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report

Posted on: June 4, 2020

Minnesota Department of Commerce, Health Warning of COVID-19 Text Scam

Posted on: June 4, 2020

License Bureau Appointment Schedule Completely Booked Through June 19

Posted on: June 4, 2020

County Fair Board President Outlines Decision to Cancel 2020 Fair

Posted on: June 3, 2020

County Campgrounds Open, Prepared for First Big Weekend of the Season

Posted on: June 3, 2020

Important Reminders from the Wright County License Bureau Related to Public Re-Opening

Posted on: June 3, 2020

Filing Period for Wright County Offices Closed

Posted on: June 2, 2020

U of M Extension Offers Advice for Horse Owners Buying Hay

Posted on: June 2, 2020

2020 Wright County Fair Officially Cancelled

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Veteran Services highlighted in Spotlight Feature

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Sheriff's Office Activity Report for Period Ending June 1

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Supreme Court Orders Public Counters at Court Facilities to Open By June 15

Posted on: June 1, 2020

License Bureau Driver's License Appointment Schedule Has Gone Live

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Listing of County Department/Office Phone Numbers for Those In Need of County Services

Posted on: May 29, 2020

County, Buffalo Township Agree to Swap of Roads

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Economic Development Partnership Initiates Small Business Loan Program

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Wright County Dealing with Two Separate Crow River Watershed Districts

Posted on: May 28, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report

Posted on: May 28, 2020

Department of Human Services Approves SNAP Recipients to Buy Groceries Online

Posted on: May 29, 2020

County Administrator, Board Chair Discuss Limited Opening of License Bureau June 4

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Court Services to Conduct Virtual Graduation for Adult Drug Court Graduates June 4

Posted on: May 27, 2020

License Bureau Installs Drive-Up Drop Box on East Side of Government Center

Posted on: May 27, 2020

U of M Extension Discusses the Economic Woes Facing Hog Farmers Amid COVID-19

Posted on: May 27, 2020

10th Judicial District Trying to Catch Up with Case Backlog from COVID-19

Posted on: May 27, 2020

U of M Extension Discusses Damage to Yards and Plants Done by Voles

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Recorder's Office to Continue Contactless Transactions for Licenses, Certificates

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Great River Regional Library to Keep 2021 Budget Less Than 2020

Posted on: May 22, 2020

County and Court Offices Closed Monday, May 25 In Observance of Memorial Day Holiday

Posted on: May 22, 2020

Planning & Zoning Explains Plans for Re-Opening Public Counters May 27

Posted on: May 22, 2020

County Approves Employee Face Covering/Mask Policy

Posted on: May 22, 2020

Highway Department Releases 2020 Pavement Preservation Construction Update

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Veteran Services Presents Re-Opening of Public Counters Plan Starting May 27

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Applications Being Accepted for Absentee Voting

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Parks & Recreation Department Campgrounds Scheduled to Open June 1

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Construction on CSAH 30 In Delano Will Begin Thursday, May 21

Posted on: May 20, 2020

A Message from U of M Extension Concerning Re-Opening, Summer Activities

Posted on: May 20, 2020

Assessor's Office Provides Plan for Re-Opening Public Counters Starting May 27

Posted on: May 20, 2020

Filing for Federal, State and County Offices Officially Open

Posted on: May 19, 2020

Extension Provides List of Resources for Farm Families During COVID-19 Crisis

Posted on: May 19, 2020

License Bureau to Conduct Two Drive-Thru Pickups for Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Sheriff's Office Activity Report Released

Posted on: May 18, 2020

County Officials Explain Obstacles to Opening Public Windows, Scheduled for May 27

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Public Health Releases Statement Dealing with Questions Surrounding COVID

Posted on: May 18, 2020

County to Open Public Counters on Appointment Only Basis Starting May 27

Posted on: May 15, 2020

Public Health Clarifies May 13 News Release on First COVID-19 Cluster Identification

Posted on: May 15, 2020

Courts Facing Backlog of Cases as COVID-19 Changes Business as Usual

Posted on: May 15, 2020

Candidate Filing for 2020 Elections Opens Tuesday, May 19

Posted on: May 15, 2020

County Mulling Mask/Face Covering Policy When Public Returns to County Facilities

Posted on: May 14, 2020

Wright County Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report

Posted on: May 14, 2020

Wright County Parks & Recreation Reveals Updated Operations Plan

Posted on: May 14, 2020

Sheriff Discusses the Plight Facing Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Closure Order

Posted on: May 13, 2020

Wright County Public Health Announces First Case of a COVID-19 Cluster At a Business

Posted on: May 13, 2020

License Bureau Friday Drive-Through Deemed a Success and Will Continue

Posted on: May 13, 2020

County Board Chair, Administrator Respond to Data Security Issue

Posted on: May 13, 2020

Notification of Data Security Incident

Posted on: May 13, 2020

Neaton Family Named 2020 Wright County Farm Family of the Year

Posted on: May 12, 2020

Highway Department Seasonal Sealcoating to Begin Thursday, May 21

Posted on: May 12, 2020

Auditor/Treasurer Discusses First Half Property Taxes, Which Are Due Friday

Posted on: May 12, 2020

U of M Extension Discusses the Benefits of Developing a Rain Garden

Posted on: May 11, 2020

Congress Nearing Decision to Approve Great American Outdoors Act

Posted on: May 11, 2020

Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

Posted on: May 11, 2020

Great River Regional Library Offering Curbside Service for Members

Posted on: May 8, 2020

Compost & Recycling Facility Reopens to Steady Flow of Traffic and No Problems

Posted on: May 8, 2020

Public Health Releases Updated COVID-19 Surveillance Report

Posted on: May 8, 2020

Wright County Board Addresses Constituent Requests for County to Reopen On Its Own

Posted on: May 7, 2020

County Board Sets a Special Board Meeting for Friday, May 15

Posted on: May 7, 2020

CMRP Trying to Move Forward Amid COVID-19

Posted on: May 7, 2020

County Receives Grant to Get Closer to Completion of Next Generation 911

Posted on: May 6, 2020

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Offering Grants for Meat, Poultry, Egg or Meat Processors

Posted on: May 6, 2020

County Continues Facility Preparation for Eventual Re-Opening

Posted on: May 6, 2020

Potter Writes Op/Ed Piece on Behalf of the Minnesota Transportation Alliance

Posted on: May 6, 2020

Wright County to Be Part of Air National Guard Flyover Wednesday

Posted on: May 5, 2020

License Bureau to Provide Curbside Delivery Friday at Government Center

Posted on: May 5, 2020

County Board Declares May 3-9 Correctional Officers and Employee Week in Wright County

Posted on: May 5, 2020

Residents Warned About COVID-19 Related Scams That Are Duping People Out of Money

Posted on: May 5, 2020

First Half Real Estate Taxes Are Due May 15, 2020

Posted on: May 4, 2020

A Segment of CSAH 32 Will Be Closed Thursday for Railroad Track Repair

Posted on: May 4, 2020

County Preparing for Logistics of Reopening Facilities When Stay at Home Order is Lifted

Posted on: May 4, 2020

U of M Extension Offering Tips to Farmers in Planting Season Amid COVID-19

Posted on: May 4, 2020

Wright County Public Health Updates Weekly COVID-19 Data

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Wright County Residents Step Up with Homemade Mask Donations

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Wright County Public Health Issues Stay at Home Extension Press Release

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Wright County Campgrounds to Remain Closed Through May 17

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Governor Walz Extends Stay at Home Executive Order Through Monday, May 18

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Census Bureau Making Digital Push May 1-3 to Increase Response Rate

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Neighboring County Sees Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Triple in Two Days

Posted on: April 30, 2020

A Statement from Wright County Administrator Lee Kelly Concerning Opening County Facilities

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Parks & Recreation Prepared for Opening, Awaiting Go-Ahead from Governor Walz

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Governor Expected to Announce Tomorrow Whether Stay at Home Protocol Is Extended

Posted on: April 29, 2020

County Board Adopts Fee Reduction for Specific Permit to Carry Applications

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Auditor/Treasurer Issues Candidate Election Filing Notification

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Child Foster Care Orientation Scheduled for May 12 Has Been Cancelled

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Compost & Recycling Facility to Reopen Thursday, May 7

Posted on: April 28, 2020

County Board Continues Today's Board Meeting to 10 A.M. Thursday

Posted on: April 28, 2020

U of M Extension Offering Advice to Farmers and Gardeners How to Maximize Their Corn Yield

Posted on: April 28, 2020

CDC Adds Six More Symptoms That May Indicate Contraction of COVID-19

Posted on: April 27, 2020

U of M Extension Offering Free Four-Day Webinar on Improving Gardens May 12-15

Posted on: April 27, 2020

A New Approach Being Tried to Get I-94 Funding Between Albertville and Monticello

Posted on: April 27, 2020

Master Gardener Offers Tips on Planting Container Gardens

Posted on: April 27, 2020

Highway Department Requests a Pair of Speed Studies from MnDOT

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Wright County Public Health Updates COVID-19 Data

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Wright County Offices Remain Operational to Meet Resident Requests for Service

Posted on: April 24, 2020

County Board Asks for Review Process on Hiring or Backfilling Open Positions Due to COVID-19

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Public Health Releases Short Video of Its Role in the Fight Against COVID-19

Posted on: April 23, 2020

Governor Expected to Announce Schools Will Stay Closed Through the End of the School Year

Posted on: April 23, 2020

Local Fire Chiefs Caught By Surprise in Governor's Homemade Mask Initiative

Posted on: April 23, 2020

License Bureau Reminds Drivers That Law Has Changed Pertaining to Expired Licenses

Posted on: April 22, 2020

Sheriff Sean Deringer Has Warning for Residents Regarding On-Line Permit-to-Carry Training

Posted on: April 22, 2020

County Board Approves Reducing Penalty for Those Who Pay First-Half Property Taxes Late

Posted on: April 22, 2020

Parks & Rec Department Submits 2019 Annual Report to County Board

Posted on: April 22, 2020

Wright County Fair In Jeopardy of Being Cancelled, But Organizers Still Holding Out Hope

Posted on: April 21, 2020

Highway Department Provides Timeline, Detour Routes for CSAH 39/42 Project in Otsego

Posted on: April 21, 2020

NACo Releases Video on the Role of Counties During the Fight with COVID-19

Posted on: April 21, 2020

Election Equipment Used in Presidential Nomination Primary Was A Big Success

Posted on: April 20, 2020

Wright County Sheriff's Report for April 13-19

Posted on: April 20, 2020

U of M Extension Discusses Grain Bin Safety for Minnesota Farmers

Posted on: April 20, 2020

Highway Department to Start Roadside Spraying Program May 26

Posted on: April 20, 2020

Governor Signs Executive Order to Allow More Outdoor Recreational Activities

Posted on: April 17, 2020

Assistance Programs Available to Wright County Veterans Struggling During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: April 17, 2020

Construction Projects Proceeding Through COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: April 17, 2020

Highway 55 to Experience Delays Starting Monday, April 20

Posted on: April 17, 2020

Strange Snow Squalls Earlier This Week Were A Weather Rarity in Minnesota

Posted on: April 16, 2020

County Board Exploring Option of Creating a County Economic Development Authority

Posted on: April 16, 2020

License Bureau Remains Busy, Looking at Options for Eventual Reopening

Posted on: April 16, 2020

April 16 County Board Special Meeting Cancelled

Posted on: April 15, 2020

County Board Discusses Launch of CMRP's Framework 2030

Posted on: April 15, 2020

Bertram Regional Park Will Be Busy with Construction Projects This Summer

Posted on: April 15, 2020

April 13-17 Is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota

Posted on: April 14, 2020

Recorder's Office Lifts Suspension on Issuance of Marriage License Requests

Posted on: April 13, 2020

Wright County Public Health Issues News Release of Interest to 'Snowbirds'

Posted on: April 13, 2020

U of M Extension Offers Soil Testing For Farmers and Gardeners

Posted on: April 13, 2020

May is Foster Care Month in Wright County

Posted on: April 13, 2020

First Confirmed Death of Wright County Resident From COVID-19

Posted on: April 11, 2020

Commisioner Darek Vetsch Says Thank You to Foster Parents During Stay at Home Protocol

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Highway Department Releases Detailed Project Timeline for the Hwy 19 and 38 Project

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Wright County Community Action Offering Frozen Meals Program for Seniors

Posted on: April 10, 2020
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Highway 38 & 19 Construction to begin week of April 13th

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Recorder's Office Reminder That Residents Can Use LandShark to Search Land Records

Posted on: April 9, 2020

5th Annual Just Drive Day to Be Virtual This Year Due to COVID-19

Posted on: April 9, 2020

County Board Approves Extending Public Counter Closures in County Facilities Until May 4

Posted on: April 9, 2020

Parks & Rec Director Addresses Potential Scenarios for Campground, Shelter Reservations

Posted on: April 9, 2020

CMRP Launches Its Framework 2030 Initiative

Posted on: April 9, 2020

Wright County Parks & Recreation Department Provides a COVID-19 Operations Update

Posted on: April 8, 2020

Governor Extends Minnesota's Stay At Home Protocol Through 11:59 P.M. Sunday, May 3

Posted on: April 8, 2020

Trailblazer Using Its Fleet to Deliver Meals to Those in Need in Wright County

Posted on: April 8, 2020

County Board Sets Public Hearing to Discuss Reduced Concealed Carry Permit Fee

Posted on: April 8, 2020

County Board Applauds Effort IT Department Has Put In During COVID-19 Crisis

Posted on: April 8, 2020

License Bureau Has Table Set Up With Forms for Most Frequent Requests

Posted on: April 7, 2020

Wright County Public Health Has Produced a Flyer About COVID-19 Precautions

Posted on: April 7, 2020

Construction on CSAH 19/38 Project To Start Monday

Posted on: April 7, 2020

Extension Has Hotline for Residents to Contact Master Gardeners with Lawn and Garden Questions

Posted on: April 7, 2020

Parks & Recreation Department Using Facebook to Take Our Minds Off COVID-19 With Daily Posts

Posted on: April 6, 2020

License Bureau Now Able to Process Motor Vehicle Paperwork After Two-Week Shutdown

Posted on: April 6, 2020

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Has Programs to Assist Wright County Vets

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Wright County Public Health Issues Press Release Dealing with Mental Wellness During COVID-19

Posted on: April 3, 2020

IT Department Has Connected Employee Voicemail and Email for Remote Workers

Posted on: April 3, 2020

County Parks Continue to Provide Respite from COVID-19

Posted on: April 3, 2020

County Saves $1.5 Million Under Estimate for CSAH 39 Construction Project

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Wright County Extends Public Counter Closure Period Through April 18

Posted on: April 2, 2020

MnCHOICES Offering Help for Those in Need of In-Home Assistance

Posted on: April 2, 2020

Decision to Switch to VPN Has Helped County Get Through First Wave of COVID-19

Posted on: April 2, 2020

CSAH 8 in Maple Lake Expected to Be Closed for Most of the Summer

Posted on: April 1, 2020

Commissioner Charlie Borrell Explains Decision to Self-Isolate During COVID-19 Crisis

Posted on: April 1, 2020

Trailblazer Transit Expands Service Area to Assist Veterans to Get to Medical Facilities

Posted on: March 31, 2020

U of M Extension Offers Advice As Farmers Deal with COVID-19

Posted on: March 31, 2020

Recorder's Office Places Drop Box at Office Door to Assist in Processing Documents

Posted on: March 31, 2020

Governor Extends Driver's License Expiration Dates by Two Months

Posted on: March 31, 2020

Spotlight Stories Highlighted on Main Page of County Website

Posted on: March 31, 2020

Court Administration Issues Release Dealing With Court Forms and Contact Numbers

Posted on: March 30, 2020

Court Administration Has Amnesty Box to Accomodate Large Filing Paperwork

Posted on: March 30, 2020

Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Sends Message to Minnesota Vets

Posted on: March 30, 2020

Parks & Recreation Department Urging Families Not to Use Playground Equipment in County Parks

Posted on: March 30, 2020

A Message from Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer to County Residents

Posted on: March 27, 2020

Highway Department Maintaining Operations

Posted on: March 30, 2020

License Bureau Looking for Solutions to Line Issues When It Re-Opens

Posted on: March 27, 2020

Food Shelf and Health Care Facilities Need Donations During Difficult Time

Posted on: March 27, 2020

Recorder's Office Still Providing Vital Services for County Residents Needing Vital Records

Posted on: March 27, 2020

County's Compost and Recycling Facility Closed to Public Drop-Off Until Further Notice

Posted on: March 27, 2020

Residents Have Until 3 PM to Drop Off License Tab Renewal Paperwork

Posted on: March 27, 2020

County Board Chair, County Administrator Release Statement on Facility Operations

Posted on: March 26, 2020

REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Pushed Out One Year to Oct. 1, 2021

Posted on: March 26, 2020

State to Close All License Bureaus at the End of the Business Day Friday

Posted on: March 26, 2020

Governor Makes Shelter in Place Order, Updates for Child Care Providers and Foster Families

Posted on: March 25, 2020

County Board Approves Nature Preschool at Ney Park

Posted on: March 25, 2020

County Departments Collaborating to Assist Residents During COVID-19 Crisis

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Wright County Public Health Issues Release Listing Resources for Residents

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Sheriff's Office Receives Federal Grant for Water Patrol This Summer

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Assessor Announces Cancellation of Open Book Meeting Scheduled for April 9

Posted on: March 24, 2020

2020 Will Be A Big Year for Central Mississippi River Regional Partnership

Posted on: March 24, 2020

Wright County Board of Commissioners to Conduct Special Meeting April 2

Posted on: March 24, 2020

County Surveyor Lays Out Operations Plan During Public Distancing Period for Wright County

Posted on: March 24, 2020

Parks & Recreation Department Recommending Children Not Use Playground Equipment in Parks

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Wright County Assessor Issues Statement Concerning Boards of Equalization

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Be Aware of the Potential Danger of Mixing Cleaning Products As Part of Home Sanitization

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Court Administration Remains Operational, But Public Windows Have Been Closed

Posted on: March 23, 2020

County Board Meets In Emergency Session to Take Action on COVID-19 Issues

Posted on: March 20, 2020

Public Health Issues News Release on Importance of Social Distancing

Posted on: March 20, 2020

County Recorder Releases Policy for Residents Seeking Documents

Posted on: March 20, 2020

DMV Exam Station in Buffalo Stopping Driver's Tests Effective Immediately

Posted on: March 20, 2020

Court Services Remains Open, Providing Those Using Its Services With an Update

Posted on: March 20, 2020

Auditor/Treasurer's Office Offering Alternative Options for Some Services

Posted on: March 20, 2020

Wright County Parks Are Open and Being Used As an Oasis of Outdoor Activity

Posted on: March 19, 2020

County Public Counters Closed, But Departments and Offices Are Still Open

Posted on: March 18, 2020

Great River Regional Library Closes All Branches Through End of March

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Court Administration and Court Services/Probation Counters Remain Open

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Trailblazer Transit Remains Open for Business

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Wright County Government Center Closing Most Public Counters

Posted on: March 17, 2020

County Board Adopts Emergency Declaration In Response to COVID-19

Posted on: March 17, 2020

License Bureau Requesting That Residents Avoid Long Lines if Possible

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Parks and Recreation Releases a Statement in Response to COVID-19 Restrictions

Posted on: March 16, 2020

First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Indentified in Wright County

Posted on: March 13, 2020

County Administrator Releases Statement Dealing with Wright County Government's Operation Plan

Posted on: March 13, 2020

Methamphetamine Remains a Critical Issue in Wright County

Posted on: March 11, 2020

Second Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Minnesota

Posted on: March 9, 2020

Bertram Chain of Lakes Parks Campsite Project Expected to Finish Ahead of Schedule

Posted on: March 6, 2020

County Roads and Highways Are In Awful Shape, But Not for Long

Posted on: March 6, 2020

Why Do County Highways and Roads Have Spring Load Restrictions?

Posted on: March 5, 2020

Trailblazer Ridership on the Rise

Posted on: March 4, 2020

Wright County Dental Clinic Passes A Big Hurdle at the State Legislature

Posted on: March 4, 2020

Trump, Biden Winners in Wright County in Tuesday's Presidential Nomination Primary

Posted on: March 4, 2020

Minnesota Department of Commerce Urging Residents to Consider Flood Insurance

Posted on: March 3, 2020

Wright County Board Adopts Second Amendment Dedicated County Resolution

Posted on: March 3, 2020

University of Minnesota Extension Looking for Wright County Farm Family of the Year Nominations

Posted on: March 2, 2020

Compost & Recycling Facility Taking On-Line Appointments for Drop-offs

Posted on: March 2, 2020

County Adds Link to Latest COVID-19 Information to Its Website Main Page

Posted on: March 2, 2020

Wright County Public Health Issues Press Release Dealing with COVID-19

Posted on: February 28, 2020

Twin Cities Public Television to Air Weekly Programs Dealing With COVID-19

Posted on: February 28, 2020

Potter Pushing for Legislative Bonding for Highway 55 Project

Posted on: February 26, 2020

HHS Special Needs Fund Gets a $10,000 Donation From Wright County Area United Way

Posted on: February 26, 2020

County Assessor Explains Process of Appealing House Valuations

Posted on: February 25, 2020

Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit Partners With City Police for Meth Bust

Posted on: February 24, 2020

Extension Office to Run Weekly Stories From Master Gardeners On How to Be Successful Gardeners

Posted on: February 24, 2020

Minnesota Department of Health Releases Information Pertaining to Northern Metals Fire in Becker

Posted on: February 20, 2020

The Census is Coming and Why It Is Important That Everyone Is Counted

Posted on: February 19, 2020

County Looking for Legislative Relief to Reduce Long Wait to Take a Driver's Test

Posted on: February 14, 2020

Wright County Public Health Issues a Press Release Discussing COVID-19

Posted on: February 14, 2020

For the First Time In 40 Years Wright County Won't Have to Change Commissioner Districts

Posted on: February 13, 2020

County Board Receives Annual Medical Examiner's Report of 2019 Deaths In the County

Posted on: February 13, 2020

County To Change a Pair of Road Designations in Buffalo, Buffalo Township

Posted on: February 12, 2020

Residents Can Use Drop Boxes to Avoid Lines When Renewing License Tabs

Posted on: February 12, 2020

County Preparing Comprehensive Strategic Planning Update

Posted on: February 10, 2020

Wellness Program Showing Results for Wright County Employees

Posted on: February 10, 2020

Local Option Sales Tax Funding Several Needed County Highway Projects

Posted on: February 5, 2020

Auditor/Treasurer's Office Wins Prestigious Award for Financial Reporting and Disclosure

Posted on: February 5, 2020

Husom Reflects on County Plans for 2020

Posted on: February 4, 2020

New Flagger Law Empowers Road Crew Employees to Report Dangerous Drivers

Posted on: February 4, 2020

Wright County Leading a Push to Get a Medical Assistance Dental Clinic

Posted on: January 31, 2020

County Officials Meet with State Legislators to Discuss Key Issues for the 2020 Legislative Session

Posted on: January 30, 2020

Full List of Presidential Nomination Primary Polling Places in Wright County

Posted on: January 30, 2020

Official Notice of Presidential Nomination Primary

Posted on: January 30, 2020

Potter Begins Term as Minnesota Transportation Alliance President for 2020

Posted on: January 29, 2020

County Board Approves Moving Forward With Turn Lane Project at Bertram Chain of Lakes Park

Posted on: January 29, 2020

County Board Approves Carrying Over Department Budget Dollars to Complete Projects

Posted on: January 28, 2020

Wright County Looking to Connect Two of the State's Largest Bike Trail Systems

Posted on: January 27, 2020

Only One of Wright County's 15 Townships Will Have Contested Election In March

Posted on: January 24, 2020

Survey: More Than Half of Wright County High School Juniors Still Text and Drive

Posted on: January 24, 2020

Ney Park to Host Master Naturalist Volunteer Program Aug. 10-15

Posted on: January 23, 2020

Potter Hopeful of Obtaining Federal Transportation Dollars for I-94 Completion

Posted on: January 23, 2020

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

Posted on: January 23, 2020

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

Posted on: January 22, 2020

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

Posted on: January 22, 2020

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

Posted on: January 16, 2020

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

Posted on: January 15, 2020

Veteran Service Office Completes Massive Records Digitization

Posted on: January 15, 2020

Backpack Buddies Program Helping Hungry Families

Posted on: January 10, 2020

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

Posted on: January 9, 2020

County Board Makes Commitee/Advisory Board Assignments for 2020

Posted on: January 7, 2020

County Departments Collaborating for Jail Release Assistance Program

Posted on: January 6, 2020

Confusion Remains Over New T-21 Law

Posted on: January 3, 2020

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

Posted on: January 3, 2020

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

Posted on: January 2, 2020

Board Approves 2020 Meeting Schedule

Posted on: January 2, 2020

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

Posted on: December 31, 2019

County Moving Forward On History Wall at Justice Center

Posted on: December 31, 2019

County Board Likely To Continue Lobbying Effort for 2020 Legislative Session

Posted on: December 27, 2019

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

Posted on: December 24, 2019

Tobacco 21 Ordinance To Take Effect Jan. 1

Posted on: December 23, 2019

WCCA Gets Grant Award From Otto Bremer Trust

Posted on: December 20, 2019

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

Posted on: December 20, 2019

County Board Sets 2020 Budget, Levy

Posted on: December 17, 2019

County Awards Contract For Hwy. 19 and 38 Construction

Posted on: December 18, 2019

Parks & Rec To Partner Up To Combat Aquatic Invasive Species

Posted on: December 18, 2019

REAL ID Deadline Getting Closer

Posted on: December 16, 2019

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

Posted on: December 13, 2019

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Posted on: December 10, 2019

Long Range Transportation Plan Adoption

Posted on: October 14, 2019