Road work is going to begin Tuesday (Oct. 3) on CSAH 35 in St. Michael as part of the preliminary work for a larger project coming in the spring of 2024 Read on...

A section of Co. Rd. 128 in Clearwater Township will close for three days starting Monday, Oct. 9 for a culvert repair Read on...

The Wright County Historical Society has announced its schedule for October (and an event on the last day of September) Read on...

At its Sept. 26 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary levy increase of 4.8 percent for 2024 Read on...

The Wright County License Center has some important information about the Driver's License for All bill, which was approved by the Minnesota State Legilsature this spring and takes effect Oct. 1 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 18-24 Read on...

Those interested in having COVID-19 rapid tests can now get up to four test kits for free Read on...

Wright County and City of Buffalo officials were honored Thursday for their response and subsequent conviction of Allina Clinic bomber Gregory Ulrich Read on...

Absentee balloting begins today (Sept. 22) for School Board 2687 (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted) fall elections. Read on...

Absentee balloting for the School District 877 (Buffalo/Montrose/Hanover) fall elections begin today (Sept. 22) Read on...

This year the number of Air Quality Index Alerts that have been issued in Minnesota has shattered the previous records, including more red designation alerts (dangerous for all to breathe) this year than in the last 20 years combined Read on...

The Wright County Historical Society will host a book event with the author and illustrator of a children's book called "Making Minnesota," which celebrates all things Minnesotan Read on...

The Wright Highway Department has been informed that CSAH 12 south of Hwy. 55 in Buffalo will close Tuesday, Sept. 26 through Friday, Sept. 29 while Canadian Pacific Railway does repairs to the railroad tracks on CSAH 12 Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services will be hosting an foster care orientation meeting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

Wright County Agriculture and Drainage has released bid specs for the installation of Water and Sediment Control Basin project in Stockholm Township Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 11-17 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office to a horse farm fire early this morning (Friday, Sept. 15) Read on...

The Greater Lake Sylvia Association has been informed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources of the start date for a construction project that will close the public access at Lake Sylvia Read on...

Wright County is conducting a survey on the Beacon Property tool to better understand how community members utilize the platform. Your feedback is valuable. Please click the link to take the survey. Survey ends September 22 Read on...

Starting Friday (Sept. 7) anyone needing to get the Wright County Government Center, Justice Center or Law Enforcement Center will need to take a detour at Co. Rd. 113 due to construction on Braddock Avenue NE (Co. Rd. 148) Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 4-10 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a lottery system in place for hunters to get antlerless deer permits. The dealine to apply is tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 7). Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of Aug. 28-Sept. 4 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that Braddock Avenue NE next to the Wright County campus will close early in the morning Friday, Sept. 8 and traffic will be detoured Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has indentified the victim in an apparent hit-and-run accident Sept. 1 in St. Michael as 36-year-old Kyle Dixon of St. Michael Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office responded to a tent fire with burn injuries Sept. 3 in the City of Maple Lake Read on...

Wight County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday Read on...

Beginning Friday, Sept. 1, the Wright County Recycling Center and Compost Facility will no be accepting stumps and root balls. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Aug. 21-27 Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services has some tips for parents to get their young children prepared for the return to school Read on...

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department has announced its fall activity schedule of events, including the popular Bertram Boo-Tacular Read on...

Construction on Braddock Avenue NE near the Wright County government campus is scheduled to begin Phase 2 of work on Friday, Sept. 8 and will detour traffic going to county facilities Read on...

CSAH 83 will close a quarter-mile from Hwy. 25 starting today (Aug. 22) for the construction of a roundabout as part of a larger project that will eventually impact Braddock Avenue NE - the road that brings traffic to the Wright County government campus Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of Aug. 14-20 Read on...

Road work to repair settlement issues on CSAH 19 in St. Michael is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 21 Read on...

A pair of free laundry events for those experiencing homelessness or have barriers to getting laundry clean will be coming to Wright County - Aug. 22 in Buffalo and Aug. 29 in Monticello Read on...

A construction project on CSAH 75 (Broadway West) between Hwy. 25 and Otter Creek is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 21 and last for approximately eight weeks Read on...

The beach at Beebe Lake County Park was closed today (Aug. 17) after high levels of bacteria were discovered during water testing. The beach will remain closed through this weekend and more testing will be done Monday (Aug. 21) before the beach re-opens Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Minnesota through 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 - including an air quality deemed unhealthy for all on Friday. Read on...

At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the use of marijuana and other cannabis-derived products in public spaces in Wright County Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Aug. 7-13 Read on...

The Wright County Parks & Recreation have released the bid specifications for the electrical portions of an upgrade project for the Schroeder Park Campground Read on...

Earlier today, Wright County Parks & Recreation announced that the beach at Schroeder Park, which had been closed since last Thursday (Aug. 3) due to the detection of high levels of bacteria, has reopened Read on...

One year ago today, President Biden signed the PACT Act into law. The deadline to get benefits backdated to the Aug. 10, 2022 signing date was supposed to expire Aug. 9, but has been extended to 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 Read on...

The bituminous surface on Braddock Avenue NE next to the Wright County government campus is going to be removed today (Aug. 9). Traffic will be able to get in and our of the county facilities, but flaggers will be in place to control traffic Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 31-Aug. 6 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has been informed by BNSR Railroad that track repair that closed Co. Rd. 139 on Wednesday, Aug. 2 has been completed and has re-opened to traffic Read on...

On Aug. 10, 2022, the PACT Act became law - the most sweeping expansion of benefits for veterans and spouses of deceaced vets exposed to toxins. An important deadline is coming Aug. 9 - the last chance for vets and spouses to file a claim at full benefits Read on...

Despite some heavy rain last week, Wright County remains in the Severe Drought designation in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that the beach at Schroeder Park & Campground has been closed due to high levels of bacteria in Cedar Lake. the beach will be closed throughout the weekend Read on...

Those needing to get to the Wright County Government Center, Justice Center and Law Enforcement will need to take a detour during a portion of a project that begins Monday, Aug. 7 and will continue until late-September Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 24-30 Read on...

National Night Out, an annual celebration held on the first Tuesday of August, is coming Tuesday, Aug. 1. The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be attending as many of the gatherings as work allows Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a Dairy Field Day from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Waverly Read on...

The Wright Count License Center has announced changes that are coming for driver's licenses and testing. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of an accident in Otsego that turned out to be a fatal ATV accident that killed a 63-year old Wright County man Read on...

BNSF Railroad is going to close down a crossing at Co. Rd. 139 in Delano Aug. 2-4 to make a track repair Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced changes that will be coming next week (Aug. 1) following changes that were approved by the Minnesota State Legislature in this spring's session Read on...

Thanks to changes adopted by the Minnesota Legislature in its spring session, more property owners may qualify for tax refunds because the threshold to qualify has been significantly cut Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 17-23 Read on...

A memorial service for fallen Fargo Police Department Officer Jake Wallin, a 2018 graduate of St. Michael-Albertville High School, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pequot Lakes High School Read on...

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, almost all of Wright County is in a Severe Drought designation with Extreme Drought areas touching the northern border of the county Read on...

The traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ("The Wall That Heals") will be making a stop in Wright County July 20-23 at Pinewood Elementary School in Monticello Read on...

Joseph Schneider of Annandale made his first court appearance today in the accident that killed Alexander Hilsgen of Clearwater. Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes has filed the charging documents detailing the case with the 10th District Court in Buffalo Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced a pair of overlay projects that are going to start later this month and run through late-August in the Maple Lake area Read on...

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes has announced the criminal complaint is going to be filed against Joseph Schneider of Annandale stemming from a fatal car accident that took place Saturday (July 15) in Corinna Township Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer released a statement today concerning the shooting death of Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin, who was a graduate of St. Michael-Albertville High School Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of July 10-16 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that 35 cities in the state have received funding to combat emerald ash borer, including Buffalo and Otsego Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced a one-day project at the intersection of CSAH 18 (Jason Avenue NE) and CSAH 19 Monday, July 17 in Albertville Read on...

Last week was the first this year that all of Wright County was viewed as having Moderate Drought by the U.S. Drought Monitor. A week later, the eastern portion of the county has been downgraded to Severe Drought Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced which road projects will be funded through the Corridors of Commerce program, including a segment of I-94 between Monticello and Albertville that will be expanded to four lanes Read on...

This morning (July 10), the Minnesota Department of Revenue opened a portal for those who are eligible for one-time rebates approved by the State Legislature but have a different address or banking information from their 2021 tax returns Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of July 3-9 Read on...

Construction on Hwy. 25 (South Lake Boulevard) in the City of Buffalo will begin Thursday, July 13 and detour traffic in the area. Construction is expected to last until November Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering a free Food and Farm Safety class for children in fourth grade or older Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the Wright County Fairgrounds Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has reported there was a drowning in Lake Pulaski of a 20-year man on Monday, July 3 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 26-July 2 Read on...

On Wednesday, June 28, the State of Minnesota announced the 2023 recipients of Border-to-Border grants, which are designed to bring high speed internet to unserved and underserved communities. Read on...

Drivers in Hanover on CSAH 19 near the intersection of CSAH 34 will experience delays as crews repair a culvert that failed and created a sinkhole early Tuesday morning (June 27) Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services will be offering a foster care orientation session for prospective foster parents July 10 at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 19-25 Read on...

Dave and Julie Marquardt and their family of Howard Lake have been honored as the 2023 Wright County Farm Family of the Year Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has released bid documents for interested contractors for a lighting project on the cross-county ski trail at Ney Park in Maple Lake Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 12-18 Read on...

The Wright County Fair Board has released the schedule of events for the 2023 Wright County July 19-23 in Howard Lake Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert starting at noon today (Tuesday, June 20) and continuing through 9 p.m. Thursday, June 22 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday Read on...

The Wright County Recycling Center has announced that, effective July 1, the facility will no longer be assisting in the loading of wood chips and compost to resident vehicles. Another change will be that the facility will be accepting cooking oil/grease Read on...

The Wright County License Center has updated its schedule for Class D driver's license written testing Read on...

Wright County Emergency Management is letting residents know they can sign up for the county's free alert system for severe weather, agricultural notices, emergency alerts and general notifications Read on...

Much of Minnesota, including Wright County, is under an Air Quality Alert 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15. The worst air quality in Wright County is expected to be from noon to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 14) Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of June 5-11 Read on...

Kevin Zelaya Asencio was charged this afternoon (June 9) on counts of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder in the death of Adrian Montano Medina in the parking of Dura Supreme in Howard Lake March 20 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that two county highways will be widened to accommodate left and right turn lanes - CSAH 75 at CSAH 8 in Hasty and CSAH 37 at Co. Rd. 117 in Monticello Township Read on...

The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its weekly drought update and currently Wright County is in three different designations - ranging from no drought to Abnormally Dry to Moderate Drought depending on where you live Read on...

Wright County will host an open house featuring demonstrations, equipment showings, guided tours, free food and activities for the whole family Read on...

The installation of a water and sewer connection that has shut down West Broadway Street near Highway 25 in Monticello has been completed and the road is reopened to traffic Read on...

The culvert project on CSAH 8 that was supposed to close a section of the road in Woodland Township until the end of day tomorrow (June 8) has been completed and the road has reopened to traffic Read on...

The Bakeberg family, owners of Goldview Farms in Waverly, will host the annual Breakfast on the Farm program from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department and Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths are offering some tips for safe driving as we enter what is annually the most deadly time to be driving Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 29 to June 4 Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for much of east central and southeast Minnesota that includes Wright County. The AQA runs through midnight tonight (June 5) Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will have a series of programs coming in June for people of all ages Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation is seeking Requests for Proposal (RFP) for the redesign of the Schroeder Park Campground Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department is reminding residents that a pair of construction projects will start Monday, June 5 that will re-route traffic - one on CSAH 8 and another on County Road 107 Read on...

A two-day road project on CSAH 19 in Albertville near the I-94 ramps will undergo a mill-and-fill project Thursday and Friday. Three of the four lanes will remain open at all times, but some delays are expected Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of May 22-28 Read on...

County offices and facilities will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day Read on...

Wright County Road 107 north of Waverly and Montrose will undergo a pair of construction projects this summer - one starting on June 5 and the second coming in July Read on...

The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be making two stops in Minnesota - today through Monday (May 26-29) in Mendota Heights and July 20-23 in Monticello Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that CSAH 8 in Woodland Township will close Monday, June 5 for repairs. The repairs are expected to be completed by Friday, June 8 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced its 2023 Pavement Preservation Projects, which begin Monday, June 5 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office is reminding those who have structures in lakes and rivers (swim rafts, water trampolines, slides, etc.) that those structures require a permit. The permits and free and the application can be done on the county website Read on...

Wright County currently has 14 job openings in different county departments and offices Read on...

Xcel Energy has provided a community update to the City of Monticello concerning the removal process of water containing tritium Read on...

With summer right around the corner, Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced its schedule of events of offerings for all ages Read on...

Seal coating projects on Wright County highways began yesterday (Monday, May 22) and will continue through early June Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 15-21 Read on...

Starting Tuesday, May 30 a section of CSAH 75 (West Broadway Street) in the City of Monticello will be closed to complete a water and sewer connection. A detour on that section of road will be required. The work is expected to take two weeks Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that there will be a lane closure in the eastbound lane this week while fencing work is being completed Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a free honey beekeeping workshop Thursday, May 25 at Big Woods Nectar in Clearwater Read on...

The Festival of Trees, a free family-friendly event is coming to Sturges Park in Buffalo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Read on...

Wright County Public Health will be offering a pair of suicide prevention training sessions later in May Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Minnesota that will be in place today through 6 a.m. Friday Read on...

The City of Cokato has announced that a segment of CSAH 3 will close Monday, May 22 and will remain closed until mid-June while repairs are made to city's watermain and sewer connection Read on...

Wright County, in partnership with the Opioid Settlement Council, has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support opioid epidemic response strategies Read on...

Wright County is going to see hazy sunshine today, but if you're traveling north, the National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Minnesota north of Wright County due to smoke from wildfires in Canada Read on...

May 14-20 is National Police Week, an event that honors those law enforcement officers who have died in the line of service. Started in 1962, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week that date falls in is National Police Week Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 8-14 Read on...

Summer is a busy time at Wright County Parks & Recreation and the summer schedule of events offers exciting opportunities for the entire family Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 1-7 Read on...

Trailblazer Transit will be hosting a Transit Driver Career Fair Saturday, May 6. The starting wage for drivers is $25 an hour Read on...

At its May 2 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 7-13 Correctional Officers and Employee Week in Wright County Read on...

Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths, an initiative from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is highlighting Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. TZD is providing tips and motorcyclists and other motorists to promote sharing the road safely Read on...

After being closed due to flooding from the Mississippi River, Otsego County Park will partially re-open Wednesday, May 3 Read on...

Wright County is one of 76 Minnesota counties under a Red Flag Warning, which prohibits burning of any kind, from noon to 8 p.m. today (May 2) Read on...

The segment of CSAH 36 east of Highway 101 in Otsego that has been closed for a week due to the flood water is expected to re-open by 3 p.m. today (May 1) Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 24-30 Read on...

Wright County, in partnership with the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council, has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support opioid epidemic response strategies, including prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction Read on...

An annual attempt to assist are pollinators has been gaining steam - No Mow May. The purpose of No Mow May is to encourage people not to mow their lawns during May because that is the critical time for pollinators like bees Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that the segment of CSAH 32 west of Rockford that has been closed due to flooding will re-open at 2 p.m. today Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that it will re-open sections of CSAH 14 and CSAH 20 that have been closed due to floodwater this morning (April 28) Read on...

Wright County Parks & Rec has a couple of important reminders regarding equine trails in two county parks and the timetable for archery targets at three locations Read on...

The flooding that has taken place in Delano and Rockford along the Crow River has reached a tipping point. The river has crested in both cities and has started to recede - a process that will speed up in the coming days Read on...

As everyone likely knows, this winter was one of the most brutal in recent memory - both in the amount of days with snow and amount of snow that fell. The Wright County Highway Department has compiled statistics for the season and they are staggering Read on...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Minnesota Department of Health will be hosting a series of webinars as well providing links to toolkits for individuals, organizations and communities to address the topics of mental health and suicide Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 17-23 Read on...

Tomorrow (Saturday, April 22), Wright County will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. There will be two drop-off locations in Wright County - one in Otsego and one in Montrose Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that spring load weight restrictions will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 24 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is encouraging residents and businesses with slow internet speeds to sign up for Line Extension Program Read on...

The Wright County Division of Agriculture and Drainage is seeking quotes for repairs on County Ditch #7 located in the City of Cokato Read on...

It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and today's spotlight topic is tornadoes. Today there are going to be two statewide tornado drills that will sound sirens throughout Minnesota - one at 1:45 p.m. and another at 6:45 p.m. Read on...

It seems only fitting that today's topic of Severe Weather Awareness Week is flooding Read on...

The fishing opener is just three weeks away and the Wright County License Center is ready to assist in the transfer, renewal or registration of watercraft, as well as replacement registration decals and fishing licenses Read on...

At its meeting today (April 18), the Wright County Board of Commissioners recognized the Week of April 17-21 as National Work Zone Awareness Week, which highlights the dangers of those who work while traffic remains mere feet away Read on...

Wright County Emergency Management has released a statement regarding its role in assisting in flooding efforts in the county Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that it is placing barricades up on CSAH 36 (53rd Street) in Otsego in the area east of Quilley Avenue NE to west of Rachele Avenue NE due to flooding Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that Otsego Park is closed due to flooding Read on...

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week, where numerous aspects of severe weather are highlighted Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be hosting an open house for those interested in becoming members of the Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday (April 20) Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 10-16 Read on...

The National Weather Service has updated the flood projections along the Crow River in the cities of Delano and Rockford. Both areas are now in major flood projections Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Rockford and Delano along the Crow River. The projection for Rockford at 13.5 feet - 3.5 feet above flood stage Read on...

April 9-15 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, honoring 911 dispatchers Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced its 2023 construction schedule, which includes more than 200 projects around the state. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office is hosting an open house April 20 for those who are passionate about their communities and willing to volunteer to work in the Sheriff's Office Reserves - a group that has been in Wright County for more than 45 years Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 3-9 Read on...

The Wright County Assessor's Office has released the times and dates for the Local Boards of Appeals for cities and townships in Wright County. The local boards will meet beginning Monday, April 10 and running through the end of the month Read on...

April is National Donate Life Month and the Wright County License Center is highlighting the campaign for organ, eye and tissue donation because more than 90 percent of those signing up for organ donation do so when they're renewing their driver's license Read on...

Wright County Public Health will be hosting a Suicide Prevention Training seminar from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

Wright County will begin its annual roadside vegetation removal/spraying program Monday, March 1 and is providing property owners options for those who wish to do their own brush and weed removal Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services is acknowledging Celebrate Diversity Month, which in Deaf History Month and World Autism Day Read on...

Most high schools in the state are on spring break this week and the Wright County License Center is open to provide written exams for Class D licenses for new drivers Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 27-April 2 Read on...

Numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show that Wright County is the fastest-growing county in the state, increasing its population by a whopping 4.33 percent (6,143 people) in the last two years Read on...

During a February snowstorm, the Wright County Highway Department deployed cameras to let residents know the difficult job plow drivers have to clear the more than 1,000 miles of roads, shoulders and turn lanes during a snow event Read on...

The Wright County Taxpayer Services and Assessor's Offices have are in the process of mailing out 2023 property tax statements. If you have already received your valuation notices, you can sign up to receive your property tax statement electronically Read on...

The Wright County Economic Development Authority is taking bids for the potential sale of the old Government Center building in downtown Buffalo Read on...

The winter leading into the spring of 2023 has been the Year of the Pothole. The Wright County Highway Department explains why potholes have been more of a problem this year than they typically are Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of the March 20-26 Read on...

The Wright County Compost & Recycling Center has added a feature to its website to identify where items you're looking to throw out can best be disposed Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced four days in 2023 where vehicle sticker fees won't be required - allowing all Minnesotans to enjoy the parks for free Read on...

Wright County property owners now have an additional option as to how they receive their annual property valuations, property tax statements and notification of the annual Truth in Taxation thanks a digital program that will send notices via email Read on...

Xcel Energy and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency have released statements regarding the tritium leak at the Monticello Nuclear Plan Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is providing tips for how farmers can deal with the pending snow melt and mud issues that will come with it Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that the parking lot in Otsego Park will be closed Thursday and Friday (March 23-24) for the removal of ash trees infected with Emerald Ash Borer Read on...

Kevin Zelaya Asensio made his first court appearance today (March 22) in regard to the shooting that took place in Howard Lake Monday that killed Adrian Montano Medina. Lutes also released the filing document for the case Read on...

Wright County has released the results of a survey from the Wright County Opioid Settlement Council which sought public input on how to prioritize funding from the county's $3.77 million settlement amount Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has provided an update on the fatal shooting Monday in Howard Lake Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer has released a statement involving a shooting this afternoon in Howard Lake Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 13-19 Read on...

The Lake Pulaski Improvement District announced its intent to draw down the lake level in two weeks (approximately April 1) in keeping with DNR regulations and permits Read on...

Wright County has issued a statement on the water leak that took place at the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has released a statement dealing with the water leak on the grounds of the Monticello Nuclear Plant Read on...

The suspect in the August 2022 robbery of American Heritage Bank has been arrested and extradited from Milwaukee back to Wright County Read on...

Xcel Energy has released a statement concerning a water leak from a condensation pipe at the Monticello Nuclear Plant and what steps have been taken to contain and treat the impacted area Read on...

Hard copy manuals for Class D, motorcycle or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are available for sale at the Wright County License Center Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 6-12 Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that campground reservations for Collinwood Park will open at 8 a.m. Monday, March 13. Due to a technical glitch, the reservation software was unable to open last week, but the issue has been resolved Read on...

Of Wright County's 17 townships, 15 will be conducting township elections as part of Township Day in Minnesota. The Wright County Government Center will be open expanded hours for those who wish to vote absentee Read on...

A Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota will take place tomorrow (March 11) at Sturges Park in Buffalo Read on...

Wright County veterans are invited to attend a PACT Act claims clinic Wednesday, March 15 at the St. Cloud Veterans Administration Medical Center Read on...

The Dairy Producers Night Out, an event cosponsored by University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Dairy Initiative, scheduled for tonight (March 9) has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 23 due to inclement weather Read on...

Every year, the Wright County Highway Department places weight restrictions on county roads in the spring to preserve the life of the roads. This year, the restrictions will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is accepting nominations for the 2023 Wright County Farm Family of the Year now through Friday, March 17 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 27-March 5 Read on...

Campground reservations were scheduled to open at 8 a.m. Monday for Bertram Chain of Lakes, Schroeder and Collinwood Parks. Due to a technical issue with the software used for Collinwood Park, reservations for that park have been delayed one week, Read on...

The safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training with Agricultural Communities session that was originally scheduled for Feb. 23 but was postponed because of a snowstorm has been rescheduled for Monday, March 27 Read on...

Campground reservations for Bertram Chain of Lakes Park, Collinwood Park and Schroeder Park open at 8 a.m. Monday, March 6 Read on...

Minnesota fishing licenses expire the last day of February and the Wright County License Center has 2023-24 licenses available for sale Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 20-26 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding those with fish houses on lakes in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota that they must be removed for 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 6 Read on...

Wright County Parks and Recreation will open campground reservations for the 2023 season at 8 a.m. Monday, March 6. The department has tips for those to reserve campsites, because everything between Memorial Day and Labor Day will be gone in 90 minutes Read on...

The second round of a 1-2 punch of a snow storm is expected to dump a foot of additional snow over the next 24 hours, on top of four to seven inches that fell in different parts of Wright County Tuesday night into Wednesday morning Read on...

While numerous operations will be closed the next two days as a powerful winter storm hits the area, Wright County offices and departments will remain open Wednesday and Thursday Read on...

The Wright County Compost & Recycling Center will be closed Thursday (Feb. 23) due to the snowstorm that is expected to snarl traffic Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 13-19 Read on...

Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday in observance of the Presidents Day holiday Read on...

The Wright County License Center is reminding residents that numerous vehicles have 2023 license tabs due by the end of February Read on...

Safe Communities of Wright County has released a series of short driving-related Public Service Announcements that can be viewed online Read on...

Monticello City Hall will be closed indefinitely after a pickup truck drove through the east entrance earlier this morning, according to the Wright County Sheriff's Office Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced that it is changings it daily schedule for administering Class D written testing from Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to avoid numerous Monday holidays Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 6-12 Read on...

Fifteen Wright County townships will conduct township elections Tuesday, March 14. Today (Feb. 10) absentee voting begins at the Wright County Government Center Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation will be hosting a free bird watching seminar at 10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 11) at Ney Park Nature Center in Maple Lake Read on...

This Sunday (Feb. 12) prior to the Super Bowl, Wright County Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Family Snowshoe Hike at Bertram Chain of Lakes Park from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Read on...

At today's meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, the board approved the list of roads in the county that will subject for spring weight restrictions. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 30-Feb. 5 Read on...

Dillon Tilbury, who has been charged with attempted 2nd degree murder stemming from an incident in Monticello Jan. 16, made his first court appearance today Read on...

When two McLeod County deputies were shot Monday while executing an arrest warrant, the call went out to other agencies to assist in controlling the ensuing standoff. The Wright County Sheriff's Office stepped up in a big way to bring resolution Read on...

The Wright County License Center that tabs for motorcycles, mopeds, RVs, travel trailers, utility trailers and flatbed trailers are due in February Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services is encouraging people to take an online survey dealing with how the county can best spend the money it received in the opioid settle with big pharmaceutical companies Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 23-29 Read on...

Today (Jan. 25) is the National Point in Time Count, an annual event to help chronicle the number of people who face homelessness in communities throughout the country. Read on...

Buffalo Strong Week has a schedule of events throughout the week of Feb. 6-10 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office and Wright County Emergency Management are seeking public input on its Hazard Mitigation Plan. Public comment is currently open and will remain open until Tuesday, Feb. 7 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 16-22 Read on...

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes has provided an update on the arrest and charging of Dillon Tilbury, who is charged in the shooting incident in Monticello Monday Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released a statement regarding a shooting Monday night in Monticello Read on...

Rebecca Graham of Wright County Public health has been selected to be part of a rural leadership program called Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions. The group will tackle the persistent challenge of substance use in rural communities Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has released tips and rules dealing with snowplows, including the dangers of pushing snow from driveways and sidewalks into roadways, children in the vicinity of plows and drivers sharing the road with drivers Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Jan. 9-15 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Read on...

Wright County and much of central Minnesota remains in Air Quality Alert through today. Warm air aloft is trapping pollutants that has created smog conditions. The very young, the elderly and those with respiratory issues are urged to stay inside Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its Activity Report for the period of Jan. 2-8 Read on...

The Delano Herald Journal entered into a three-year contract with Wright County to be the county's official newspaper, marking the first time in 35 years that its sister paper - The Howard Lake Herald - isn't the official county newspaper Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services has created an Opioid Settlement Advisory Council that has a survey for residents to take to better understand community priorities for how to best spend the county's portion of a multi-state opioid settlement Read on...

The state-run driver's testing center in downtown Buffalo is closed due to the weather and not giving driving tests today. Those looking to take the Class D written test will be accepted as walk-ins at the License Center at the Government Center Read on...

Filing for elected offices for township elections opened today (Jan. 3) and will remain open until Tuesday, Jan. 17 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 Read on...

County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation will open its rental facilities at Robert Ney Memorial Park in Maple Lake and Bertram Chain of Lakes Park in Monticello Saturday, Jan. 7 Read on...

The Wright County Economic Development Partnership has released a pair of videos promoting the county - one dealing with why Wright County is a great place to live and another highlighting the manufacturing and business opportunities in the county Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a youth snowmobile safety course Sunday, Feb. 5 for boys and girls ages 11-15 Read on...

Wright County staffs extends its sincere thanks to Commissioners Christine Husom, Mark Daleiden and Mary Wetter for their public service as their commissioner terms come to end this week Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Dec. 19-25 Read on...

For the 67th year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks the flight of Santa Claus and has a toll-free number for kids to call to find out when Santa will be coming to their area Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has provided an update on the Christmas-time blizzard that will impact drivers traveling for the holiday Read on...

Due to lack of appointments and pending dangerous weather, the Wright County Recycling Center will close at 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 22) Read on...

At its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Wright County Board of Commissioners officially adopted its 2023 budget and certified levy - ending an eight-month process that required a lot of cooperation and cuts to achieve a levy increase of 3.89 percent Read on...

The Wright County License Center has a drop box available at the Government Center that can be accessed 24/7 for those who work and have a difficult time making it to the License Center during regular business hours Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department is preparing for a storm system that has begun dropping snow in Wright County and will continue through Saturday Read on...

County offices and facilities typically close at noon on Christmas Eve. It falls on a weekend this year, so county offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Dec. 12-18 Read on...

For those interested in specific items during a Wright County Board meeting, in 2023 a new system will be integrated to align agenda items with supporting materials, minutes and the livestream YouTube video of the meeting Read on...

The Wright County License Center has the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources winter licenses that you need in one location, including drive-thru options Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Wright County from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. The warning calls for four to seven inches of snow and will impact both the morning and evening commutes Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will conduct its annual budget/certified levy public hearing (formerly known as Truth in Taxation) tonight (Wednesday, Dec. 14) in the Wright County Boardroom Read on...

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be making its 24th annual journey across the northern United States and Canada with two stops scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 14 in Wright County Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has released a statement regarding the placement of garbage and recycling cans near roadways at times when the department is plowing roads Read on...

One Dec. 8, Wright County Health & Human Services hosted its annual Child Foster Care Holiday Party. HHS hosted 17 families and included a visit from Santa, who took photos and had presents for the children Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Dec. 5-11 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced to emergency road work will be done today on CSAH 19 in St. Michael near the intersection with Willow Drive SW Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced numerous statewide Border-to-Border grants, including three in Wright County Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering up to $15,000 in matching grant funds for first-time farm owners Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department is seeking comment from those who drive on CSAH 19 in Albertville where traffic control signal system timing was implemented starting today (Dec. 7) Read on...

The 16th Annual Festival of Trees is now open at the Wright County Historical Society. It is the largest indoor collection of Christmas trees in the state and is a free event for the whole family Read on...

Starting this morning (Dec. 5) through Friday, Dec. 16, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be accepting entries for the Name a Snowplow Contest. This is the third year of the contest. Last year's winner was Betty Whiteout Read on...

REAL ID, a more secure form of a driver's license/identity card, was supposed to be required for domestic air travel starting in May 2023. This morning, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the implementation deadline will now be May 2025 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer oversaw a swearing-in ceremony Thursday, recognizing 37 new employees starting their careers with the Wright County Sheriff's Office Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for 24 Minnesota counties, including Wright County, from 3 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday. Sustained winds of 20-30 miles per hour are expected with gusts up to 50 mph Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced a new program to support automation for manufacturers as part of the $97 million State Small Business Credit Initiative Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 21-27 Read on...

All 75 Minnesota state parks will offer free admission Friday, Nov. 25 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday Read on...

The Wright County Assessor's Office as released a statement regarding homestead applications that are required to be eligible for property tax refunds Read on...

The Wright County License Center will be hosting an information session dealing with the coming deadline for REAL ID from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of 14-20 Read on...

The Wright County License Center is taking walk-ins on Tuesday, Nov. 22 for those looking to take the Class D driver's license written tests Read on...

Due to a significant spike in the number of flu cases throughout Minnesota, Wright County Public Health will be conducting flu clinics Nov. 28 and Dec. 6 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is sponsoring Winter Weather Awareness Week, which highlights different topics related to the cold winter weather Read on...

The Department of Revenue has implemented State Board Orders for the increase in valuation of residential and seasonal recreational properties in five townships and properties of 34.5 acres of more in all townships Read on...

On Nov. 8, voters in Wright County voted three women to the Wright County Board of Commissioners - the first time in the 167-year history of the county that women will make up the majority of commissioners Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 7-13 Read on...

The construction of CSAH 37 between Albertville and Otsego has been completed and is open to traffic as of Friday, Nov. 11 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day Read on...

The Wright County Law Library offers a variety of free legal resources for residents to use. A virtual tour of the library has been created to walk you through the process if you are in need of this service Read on...

Hopefully this week's rainfall will improve the drought conditions in Minnesota (including Wright County), but portions of the county are in moderate, severe and extreme drought designations Read on...

Wright County made history Tuesday, electing three women to the county board of commissioners - the first time there will be more women on the county board than men Read on...

Today is Election Day in the United States and Wright County has five races that are being voted on - the contested county commissioner races and votes for sheriff and county attorney in which both candidates are running unopposed Read on...

The Wright County License Center, located on the first floor of the Wright County Government Center, is offering Class D written knowledge tests as a state-approved third-party proctor Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 31-Nov. 6 Read on...

Tuesday is Election Day and Wright County Elections has a Voters Guide with links to assist with frequently asked questions Read on...

Construction work on CSAH 19 in St. Michael, which detoured a section of the road since July, has been completed Read on...

Nov. 7-13 the Wright County Government Center and Justice Center will be illuminated green in honor of Operation Green Light, where counties, businesses and local residents shine green lights to honor veterans on the week of Veterans Day Read on...

Community Dental Care opened a clinic in Buffalo in September and, in its first month of operation, has served more than 500 patients - many in the need of emergency dental treatments Read on...

At 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, clocks will be turned back an hour as we go off of Daylight Savings Time. There is the potential that the laws pertaining to this will change and early Sunday morning will be the last time we set clocks backward Read on...

The Wright County Vote Center on the first floor of the Wright County Government Center will be open extended hours Saturday, Nov. 5 and Monday, Nov. 7 for those who to vote early in person Read on...

Wright County is accepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 5 (represented by Commissioner Mike Kaczmarek) for a position on the Wright County Planning Commission. The position is for a three-year term. Read on...

The Wright County License Center was forced to turn away customers this morning due to the MNDRIVE state-run software required for motor vehicle/driver's license transactions and Class D written testing. The DMV has opened spots this afternoon for testing Read on...

Tonight there will be considerably more children racing from house to house trick-or-treating - often too excited to pay attention to safety rules for crossing streets. Safe Communities of Wright County is offering advice for drivers and parents Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 24-30 Read on...

Fall is a popular time for bonfires. Given the current drought conditions in Wright County - from moderate to extreme - those who be enjoying the outdoors this weekend are being asked to take extra precautions to make sure their fires are put out Read on...

A two-year construction project on the Highway 12 corridor - one of the most-traveled and deadliest stretches of road in the state - has been completed with safety features being put in place. A ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31 Read on...

Wright County Elections has announced the options available to voters with disabilities to access the right to vote in the Nov. 8 general election - both voting in advance and voting on Election Day. Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has won an award from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the CSAH 14 project between Hwys. 55 and 12 Read on...

Wright County Parks and Recreation will be hosting its annual Bertram Boo-tacular Halloween event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Bertram Chain of Lakes Park in Monticello Read on...

The 2022 general elections is two weeks from today (Tuesday, Nov. 8) and Wright County Elections has the links needed to get as much information before voting as possible Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 17-23 Read on...

The segment of Co. RD 107 west of CSAH 8 in Marysville Township will reopen Friday, Oct. 21 after being closed for a culvert replacement Read on...

Those looking to purchase a hunting license for the coming deer season can use a "fast pass" option at the Wright County License Center now through Friday, Nov. 4 Read on...

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association has donated $2,500 to the Wright County Health and Human Services' Special Needs Fund Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 10-16 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has addressed the second straight years of drought in Minnesota and the implications of the lack of rain and snow in the state since the spring of 2021 Read on...

Minnesota hasn't printed drivers manuals for more than a decade, but the Wright County License Center has copies for sale Read on...

A section of County Road 107 west of CSAH 8 will close Monday, Oct. 17 for a culvert replacement. The closure is expected to last five days Read on...

A Suicide Prevention Training course will be conducted from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 at the Wright County Government Center. Read on...

A 3.5 mile section of westbound I-94 between Albertville and Monticello known as MnROAD is back open and testing different pavement surfaces Read on...

Wright County Frontline Outreach is looking for nominations of families that are struggling and could use some help this holiday season for its Second Annual Christmas Giving program Read on...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on detecting the early warning signs of breast cancer. In 2022, it is estimated that 44,000 people in the United States will die of breast cancer Read on...

Last Saturday, Wright County Parks & Recreation, Veterans Services, Four Points Retriever Club, Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen and Pheasants Forever joined up for the annual Disabled Veterans Waterfowl Hunt at Robert Ney Regional Park Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 3-9 Read on...

Wright County Taxpayer Services is reminding property owners that second half property taxes are due by Monday, Oct. 17 Read on...

A year after one of the worst summer droughts in state history, the drought of 2022 is worsening after the driest September in state history, including a downgrade in all of Wright County Read on...

Medicare open enrollment begins Saturday, Oct. 15 and the Senior Linkage Line is available to assist seniors to make sure their Medicare coverage is as comprehensive as it can be Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that eastbound I-94 will be closed at CSAH 19 in Albertville from 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 to 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 for deck work Read on...

The Wright County Compost & Recycling Center will be open additional hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to accept yard waste now through Nov. 15 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 Read on...