The Minnesota Department of Transportation has promoted the idea of "zipper merging" - the practice of both lanes of traffic pulling as far ahead as possible when there is a lane reduction and alternating entering the one open lane Read on...

After two days of jury selection, seven jurors have been impaneled in the trial of accused Allina Crossroads Clinic shooter Gregory Ulrich Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be offering a Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Certification program for youth age 14 and older to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety June 14-15 at Howard Lake Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed today the existence of zebra mussels - a fast-spreading aquatic invasive species - in Lake Pulaski north of Buffalo Read on...

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

After more than a year of working with the state to get Class D written knowledge testing down at the Wright County Government Center, starting Monday, May 16, the Wright County License Center will be able to give written testing. Read on...

Starting Monday, May 16, Highway 12 in Montrose will be closed and traffic will be detoured while street and utility work is done. Traffic is expected to return to normal on Highway 12 by Monday, May 23 Read on...

From May 23 to June 5, state and local law enforcement agencies across the country will be conducting enforcement efforts for seatbelt compliance as part of the annual Click It or Ticket campaign Read on...

Filing for elected offices in the 2022 elections opens Tuesday, May 17 and runs through Tuesday, May 31 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced a pair of overlay projects for the 2022 construction season - on County Road 113 and County Road 104 Read on...

First half property taxes are due on or before Monday, May 16 and Wright County Taxpayer Services is letting residents know there are multiple ways to pay their taxes Read on...

Jury selection begins today (May 12) in the trial of Gregory Ulrich, who is charged with the shooting and bombing of the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo that left one dead and three critically injured Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced the sites for its 2022 seal coating schedule Read on...

The Wright County License Center is prepared for those in need of boat registration/tabs and fishing licenses in advance of this weekend's fishing opener Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office responded Monday, May 9 to fatal collision between a car and a motorcycle in Maple Lake Township Read on...

A segment of CSAH 7 in Howard near Imhoff Avenue will close Monday, May 16 for a two-day closure while drain tile repair is being done Read on...

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

Wright County Health & Human Services is initiating a a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to identify qualified organizations and/or individuals to work changing policies, systems or environments to improve community wellbeing Read on...

Looking to become a part of the election process for the 2022 primary and general elections? Wright County has opportunities available for various election positions in the cities and townships you live in Read on...

The road reconstruction of CSAH 37 between CSAH 18 and CSAH 19 will begin Monday, May 16 and run through mid-October Read on...

Wright County first half property taxes are due on or before Monday, May 16. Wright County Taxpayer Services is letting property owners know the different methods that can be used to pay the taxes Read on...

At its May 3 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved the Parks & Recreation Department's long-term Master Plan, which outlines the goals and vision of the department for the next 20 years as well as projects slated to be done in 2022 Read on...

The Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council is accepting applications for an at-large member on the council Read on...

The annual roadside spraying of Wright County roads and highways done by the Wright County Highway Department begins today (May 2) Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of April 25 to May 1 Read on...

Given the cold temperatures that we saw in April, the typical showers that bring May flowers have been on hold. But, with temperatures warming up, the Minnesota DNR and some cities are endorsing No Mow May to help pollinators do their spring work Read on...

The annual spring load/weight restrictions on Wright County roads and highways will be lifted shortly after midnight Friday, May 13 Read on...

After delays due to supply chain issues, the Wright County Board of Commissioners will start conducting its meetings in the new Wright County Government Center Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Commerce in a pilot project to combat the growing problem of catalytic converter theft Read on...

The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the playground at Otsego Park will close Monday, May 2 for a complete replacement. The goal is to have the project completed by Memorial Day weekend Read on...

The Wright County License Center is offering advice for those who are looking to get their 2022 boat registration/tabs in advance of the rush immediately before Memorial Day weekend a month from now Read on...

CSAH 3 in Southside will be closed south of Hwy. 55 May 9-12 while Canadian Pacific Railroad does track repairs Read on...

The Wright County Board has proclaimed May 1-7 as National Correctional Officers and Employees week in Wright County Read on...

The St. Cloud VA Health Care System and Brainerd VA Clinic will be conducting a virtual Veterans Town Hall meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 for veterans to ask questions and express concern about the health care of Central Minnesota vets Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that there will be lane closures in both directions of I-94 to complete topsoil and pond grading, which will reduce traffic to one lane at times today and Thursday morning Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners approved changing two commissioner districts at its meeting today (April 26) in a reversal of its plan over the last several months, which will force Commissioner Mary Wetter to run for re-election this year Read on...

The Wright County Taxpayer Services Department is addressing a recent issue of property tax statements being returned to sender because the address on the return envelopes has the old Government Center address Read on...

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

As of Monday morning (April 25), traffic on I-94 between Hasty and Monticello has been diverted to the eastbound lanes of traffic and a short-term lane reduction is taking place this morning Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the schedule for the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-94 being reduced to one lane over the next week Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising boaters about the dangers of cold water - 30 percent of voting fatalities involve cold water Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has provided and update on the St. Michael-Albertville portion of the I-94 construction that includes a pair of temporary closures and detours Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering advice to farmers dealing with safety prior to farmers working their fields in full force Read on...

The first of the 2022 "Hike Wright" programs scheduled to coincide with Earth Day (Friday, April 22) has been pushed back one week due to inclement weather forecast for Friday Read on...

Roadwork has picked up on I-94 between Monticello and Hasty as work crews place barriers to divert both westbound and eastbound traffic to the westbound lanes starting next Monday Read on...

After learning earlier this year that, for the first time in 50 years, Wright County commissioner districts were not required to be redrawn, a public hearing brought forth a proposal asking the county board to approve a redistricting plan Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will conduct its April 26 board meeting at the old Government Center in downtown Buffalo due to delays in the installation of the sound and recording systems in the new Government Center Read on...

Commissioner Christine Husom, who has been a Wright County Commissioner for the last 10 years, has announced that will not seek a fourth term as commissioner and will let her term expire Dec. 31, 2022 Read on...

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

The Minnesota Department of Transportation was supposed to have traffic on I-94 between Monticello and Hasty all diverted to the westbound lanes through mid-August. But, due to inclement weather last week, that changeover has been delayed to April 25 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that a construction project on CSAH 7 in Howard Lake will close Monday, April 18 and remain closed until mid-June Read on...

Mark Daleiden, who has represented District 3 on the Wright County Board of Commissioners for the last 10 years, has announced he will not run for re-election to a fourth term in office Read on...

Looking to get license tabs renewed and don't want to wait in line at the Wright County License Center? A drive-thru option is now open to get in and out quickly Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office, Wright County Health & Human Services and MEADA will be joining to host an event as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released its list of 2022 construction projects as part of Work Zone Awareness Week in Minnesota Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for input from the public on its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan, which is expected to have $68 million invested in the program over the next five years Read on...

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

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a pair of intermittent lane and shoulder closures beginning the week in the project segment impacting St. Michael and Albertville Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer has announced his intent to run for re-election Read on...

If you're looking to do some spring burning of brush in Wright County, restrictions remain in place from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Read on...

Community Dental Care, a non-profit that is expanding into leased space in the new Wright County Government Center, has put out a video explaining what it will be bringing for those in need in Wright County and surrounding areas Read on...

The Wright County Assessor's Office has announced its schedule for Local Boards of Review in April. The LBOR is the opportunity for property owners to appeal their valuation and classification of properties Read on...

Wright County is one of 32 counties in Minnesota that has been confirmed to have the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle. With their flight season set to begin, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is asking residents to report ash borer infestations Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has pushed the start date for the conversion of westbound I-94 between Monticello and Hasty for two-way traffic from today to Sunday, April 10 Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its COVID-19 dashboard for the period of April 1-7 Read on...

Today is the final day of Severe Weather Awareness Week and the topic of discussion is extreme heat Read on...

The final four months of the four-year I-94 improvement project between Maple Grove and Clearwater will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8 and run through mid-August Read on...

National Work Zone Awareness Week is coming April 11-15, highlighting the need to have motorists slow down and keep those doing their job in a work zone safe Read on...

April 4-8 is Severe Weather Awareness Week and today's focus is tornado preparedness Read on...

A reminder that tornado/severe weather sirens will sound three times over the next two days - once at 1 p.m. today for the monthly test of siren equipment and two on Thursday (1:45 and 6:45 p.m.) as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week Read on...

This week (April 4-8) is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and today's topic is flooding Read on...

K-9 Grizz and Deputy Michael Loomis took part in a K-9 narcotic detection competition last weekend (April 2-3) and Grizz had a second- and third-place finish in two of the categories Read on...

Those looking to be candidates for the 2022 elections will be able to file for election beginning Tuesday, May 17 Read on...

April 4-8 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and today's focus is on lightning Read on...

Tuesday's Wright County Board meeting will be conducted in the old Government Center building in downtown Buffalo due to delays in getting sound and recording equipment installed in the new facility Read on...

The Wright Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of March 28 to April 3 Read on...

April 4-8 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and the Department of Public Safety is raising awareness about the dangers of tornadoes and strong summer storms Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard. For the fourth straight week, the county has experienced the fewest new cases since July 2021 and for the third straight week, there have been no deaths Read on...

As of 8 a.m. today (April 1), all Wright County offices and departments that were housed in the old Government Center in downtown Buffalo are now open for business in the new Government Center on Braddock Avenue Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation's Region 7W is seeking public input as it begins to prepare its Long-Range Transportation Plan Read on...

The Wright County License Center is scheduled to open tomorrow (Friday, April 1) and, while the vast majority of customers will be walk-on, appointments are available 30 days out for those who make appointments to streamline their wait time Read on...

Parking was always a problem at the old Government, with just 15 parking spaces available in the main parking lot. At the new county campus, there will be 10 times that number of available parking spaces for customers Read on...

The Wright County Board will conduct a public hearing at its April 19 meeting concerning redistricting of commissioner districts. But, because no changes are required, it could end up like an episode of Seinfeld - a meeting about nothing Read on...

The Wright County Recorder's Office has opened in the new Government Center. The public records room will open at 8 a.m. Monday, April 4 Read on...

There has been some confusion related to the move of the Wright County Government Center that the License Center will be doing road and written driver testing - something that has never been done by the county because it is a state function Read on...

The old Wright County Government Center in downtown Buffalo has officially closed to the public as the last departments were moved out Tuesday, March 29 Read on...

Today (March 29) Wright County mailed out 2022 property tax statements Read on...

The Wright County License Center is the last office in the old Government Center still in that facility. It will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday and re-open at the new Government Center at 8 a.m. Friday Read on...

Annual roadside spraying for brush and noxious weeds by the Wright County Highway Department will begin Monday, May 2. However, homeowners have the option of clearing out their own property to avoid herbicide spraying Read on...

While the move of employees into the new Wright County Government Center will be completed this week, Wright County Board of Commissioners meetings will continue to be conducted in the current Government Center location until at least April 19 Read on...

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

Property tax statements are going to be mailed out to Wright County home and business owners Tuesday, March 29 and Wright County Assessor Tony Rasmuson explains why valuations are spiking throughout Minnesota Read on...

The Wright County Recorder's Office will be closed Monday March 28 through Wednesday, March 30 as personnel and equipment are moved to the new Government Center north of Buffalo Read on...

Wright County Planning and Zoning closed at 2:30 p.m. at the old Government Center and will be closed Monday as the office moves to the new Government Center Read on...

Each year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources films a livestream of a pair of nesting eagles as they welcome baby eagles to the world. The first of two eggs in this year's Eagle Cam livestream hatched Tuesday and the second hatched this morning Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard and, for the second straight week, the county has seen the fewest number of new cases for a seven-day period since July 2021 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for public input to pinpoint trouble areas on state-run highways in Region 7W, which includes Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties Read on...

As part of the county's move into the new Government Center, the Assessor's Office in the current Government Center will close Friday, March 25 Read on...

Street sweeping on Wright County Highways inside the city limits of 16 Wright County cities will begin Monday, March 28 Read on...

As of 8 a.m. this morning (March 23), Wright County Health & Human Services has reopened at the new facility on Braddock Avenue NE Read on...

The Wright County Finance/Taxpayer Services Department will close at noon Wednesday, March 23 as the office moves to the new Government Center Read on...

As part of the move of county offices, the Veteran Services and Administration Offices will be moving Wednesday, March 23 Read on...

The Turn, the Wright County Adult Drug Court, is pleased to announce a graduation ceremony for two participants at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24 Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services will be extremely limited in services today and Tuesday as the office moves into the new Government Center to reopen Wednesday, March 23 Read on...

A storm system will move across Minnesota from tonight into Wednesday. Wright County is currently expected to get primarily rain with a slight chance for snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning Read on...

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

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 numbers, which include the fewest new cases since July 2021 Read on...

Departments in the Wright County Government Center and Health & Human Services Center will be moving beginning next week. The county has announced the dates of the moves for different departments Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the work schedule on the I-94 project between Monticello and Clearwater this spring and summer Read on...

It appears as though changing clocks forward and backward an hour is nearing an end. But, if it happens, the result will bring about significant changes in the winter months with an hour of extra darkness in the mornings Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released a statement concerning a two-car crash that left one driver dead early Monday morning in Monticello Township Read on...

Former Wright County Sheriff Joe Hagerty was profiled Monday, March 14 on KARE-11 on a story detailing his transition from law enforcement to being a paraprofessional at St. Michael Elementary School Read on...

The annual spring load restrictions on Wright County highways and roads will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 18 Read on...

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

The Wright County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal crash at the intersection of CSAH 37 and Edmonson Avenue in Monticello Township this morning Read on...

As the two-year anniversary of COVID-19 coming to Minnesota (March 13, 2020) approaches, Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period covering March 4-10 Read on...

While no announcement has been made yet, with consistent warm temperatures expected next week, the 2022 spring load restrictions on Wright County roads and highways will likely be coming soon Read on...

Remember to turn turn your clocks ahead Saturday night because Daylight Savings Time will take effect at 1 a.m. Sunday, March 13 Read on...

On Tuesday, March 8, 15 Wright County townships conducted elections, which included four races that had nobody file for the position and one race where an incumbent on the ballot lost to a write-in candidate Read on...

The City of Buffalo and the Minnesota Department of Transportation will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 to discuss the 2023 Hwy. 25 construction project Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is looking for nominations for the 2022 Wright County Farm Family of the Year Read on...

Starting Monday, March 21, offices and employees in the Wright County Government Center and Health & Human Services Center will move into their new facility. Those looking for services have numbers to call before they come to either building Read on...

March is National Social Work Month and the Wright County Health & Human Services Board recently honored local social workers for the critical contribution they make to our communities and our residents in need Read on...

On Monday (March 7), Wright County Parks & Recreation opened campground reservations at Collinwood, Schroeder and Bertram Chain of Lakes Parks. In the first hour, they took in almost $128,000 in camping reservation fees Read on...

The Wright County Master Gardeners will be conducting its annual Spring Days Gardening Workshop Saturday, March 26 at St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West Read on...

As of today (March 8) the federal government has begun a second round of free COVID-19 rapid tests for mailing addresses to receive four test kits at no charge to the consumer Read on...

Wright County will be vacating its current Government Center by the end of March. The county has provided a list of dates that specific departments in the current Government Center will be closed and services unavailable Read on...

Tuesday, March 8 will be Township Day. A total of 15 of Wright County's 18 township will be conducting elections and all townships will conduct their annual meetings starting when the polls close at 8 p.m. Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Feb. 28-March 6 Read on...

Monday, March 7 will be the busiest day of the year for Wright County Parks & Recreation. At 8 a.m., the portal for campsite reservations at Bertram, Collinwood and Schroeder Parks will open. Within a half hour, 75 percent of weekend sites will be gone Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be conducting a virtual open house Wednesday, March 9 for the future Highway 12 project between Delano and Independence Read on...

Due to supply chain problems, Wright County Board of Commissioners meetings and committee meetings will remain in the current Wright County Government Center through at least the end of March Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the second straight week with less than 200 cases, but the 300th death of a Wright County resident attributed to COVID Read on...

This afternoon (March 3), Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes released a statement stating his intent to run for re-election in November Read on...

By the end of March all offices in the current Wright County Government Center and Human Service Center will be housed on the new Government Center at 3650 Braddock Ave. NE. Here is where the departments will be located Read on...

The improvements to I-94 in Wright County will be entering its fourth year in mid-April and all of the construction work will be within the county's borders this year. But, thankfully, by September it will be completed Read on...

Tuesday, March 8 will be Township Election Day for 15 of Wright County's townships. The Elections Division has released information about expanded early voting hours Saturday, March 15 and polling place addresses for Election Day Read on...

This morning (Monday, Feb. 28), Gregory Ulrich, charged with first-degree murder in connection with the February 2021 shooting and bombing at the Allina-Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo, had a preliminary hearing where some key dates were finalized Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has an immediate opening for a Sign Technician/Highway Maintenance Worker Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period of Feb. 18-24 Read on...

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

After some delays due to supply chain issues and worker shortages, the move of departments in the Wright County Government Center and the Health & Human Services will take place over 10 days from Monday, March 21 to Wednesday, March 30 Read on...

The absentee ballot box at the Wright County Government is now available 24 hours a day for Wright County township elections, which will take place Tuesday, March 8 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that ice fishing shelters need to removed from lakes in Wright County by midnight Monday, March 7 Read on...

With spring right around the corner, Wright County Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Lantern Ski event at Ney Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. The event is free for those with their own equipment and $ 5 if you need skis and poles Read on...

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the advocacy group Rivers of Hope is heightening awareness to some disturbing numbers of students who are or have been subjected to physical, verbal and/or emotional violence Read on...

In an annual rite of spring, the Minnesota DNR has its EagleCam up and running prior to birth of at least two eaglets in mid-March Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office big farewell Tuesday in a retirement ceremony for Annette Habisch-Peterson - a 35-year employee who has held just about every job capable of having in the Sheriff's Office Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has advice for motorists and numerous links for safety when on the road dealing with snowplows Read on...

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

Today may have people merely wishing for summer, but one annual tradition is in full preparation mode - the 2022 Wright County Fair. Some early details are coming out about what to expect at the fair July 20-24. Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department is preparing for a storm over the next 48 hours that could dump seven to 12 inches of snow throughout Wright County Read on...

The state legislative district maps have been released and include many changes for Wright County cities and townships because of the population growth Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents Day Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the fewest number of new cases since September 2021. Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to extend its half-cent Local Option Sales Tax through 2032 Read on...

In 2021, the Wright County Recorder's Office recorded 64 plats that represent 1,978 lots/new parcels - the highest number of plats since 2007 and the most lots/new parcels since 2006 Read on...

The Minnesota Special Redistricting Panel released the new Congressional District map for the eight districts in Minnesota. While there were some significant changes, all of Wright County will remain in District 6 Read on...

Four days a year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have free admission days. The first of 2022 will be Saturday, Feb. 19 Read on...

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

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which showed a sharp decrease in new cases Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that, due to supply line shortages, it was delayed in mailing out boat and ATV renewal notices and is currently backlogged in processing waves of mail-in renewals Read on...

The National Weather Service has provided an update on the winter storm coming this afternoon and the temperature fluctuations that will follow Read on...

A storm system is expected to blow through Wright County Thursday. While only an inch or two of snow is expected, it is supposed to come during the afternoon/evening commute Read on...

Almost all of Wright County Parks & Recreation programs for winter 2021-22 have filled out, but one program still has limited openings remaining - a free program to select, cut and carve a buckthorn hiking stick Read on...

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer has largely kept the heroic actions of his office on Feb. 9, 2021. But, a year later, he reflects on the tragic events surrounding the Allina clinic shooting in Buffalo Read on...

Wright County is using American Rescue Plan funds to offer matching grants to cities, townships and Internet Service Providers to assist the unserved and underserved communities in the county. The application portal is now open Read on...

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

Wright County Elections Division has announced that absentee voting for the March 8 township elections is now open Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced this afternoon that Maple Lake, the site of tomorrow's Fishing Derby, has met the 20-inch ice threshold to allow vehicle traffic Read on...

Wright County has a pressing need for foster parents. The county's Health & Human Services will be hosting an informational meeting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard covering the period of Jan. 28-Feb. 3 Read on...

Wright County Sheriff's Office K9 officer Grizz has been gifted a bullet proof vest from the National Police Association Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the winner of the Second Annual Name a Snowplow contest. The eight finalists get a named plow in each of MnDOT's eight districts. The most votes went to Betty Whiteout. Read on...

The Wright County License Center has opened appointments for driver's license renewals for the period of Feb. 14-25 Read on...

The Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership is offering Placemaking Microgrant opportunities to nonprofits, school districts, local units of government and community groups with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor to improve local communities Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified Wright County as an at-risk location for oak wilt, a deadly disease that impacts all species of oak trees that grow in the state. the DNR suggests pruning trees in cold months to prevent spread Read on...

Today (Tuesday, Feb. 1) will be precinct caucus night throughout Minnesota. The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has a list of precinct locations for those wishing to attend and be part of the political process Read on...

On Wednesday, Feb. 9, an evening program will be held at Buffalo High School honoring a community that came together over the tragedy Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo Feb. 9, 2021 Read on...

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

On Tuesday, March 6, 15 Wright County townships will be conducting township officer elections. Wright County's election office has information for those looking to vote absentee Read on...

All flags in Minnesota will fly at half-staff Monday, Jan. 31, in honor of Allen Fischer, a South Haven firefighter who died from complications of a medical condition sustained in the line of duty Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a temporary lane closure on eastbound I-94 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31 Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard and, for the third straight week, the county has seen the most new confirmed cases since December 2020 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Health has announced a 10-year strategic plan to improve the health care and quality of life for the more than 400,000 Minnesotans who have asthma Read on...

Today (Jan. 26) is the annual Point in Time Count of those experiencing homelessness in Minnesota Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Warning tonight into Wednesday morning that includes Wright County, with air temperatures projected to drop to 20 degrees below zero or colder with wind chills of 25 to 40 degrees below zero Read on...

At its meeting this morning (Jan. 25), the Wright County Board of Commissioners set a public hearing for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 to discuss the county's Local Option Sales Tax, which is currently set to expire Dec. 31 Read on...

Monday, March 7 is going to be the busiest day of the year for Wright County Parks & Recreation. It is the day that campsite reservations open and, within hours, most sites will be reserved for weekends. Parks & Rec has some advice prior to the opening Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that includes Wright County for tonight into tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 25). Air temperatures are expected at 15-20 degrees below zero with wind chills of 30-40 below Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting its Third Annual "Gardening from the Ground Up" webinar series, a free four-day Zoom webinar Feb. 22-25 Read on...

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

A series of clipper systems are expected to hit Wright County over the next three days, dropping four to eight inches of snow between them Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services will be hosting a child foster care informational meeting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 at the Wright County Law Enforcement Center in Buffalo Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the most new confirmed cases in a seven-day since December 2020 Read on...

The 2022 general elections are just over nine months away and Monday, Jan. 25 will be National Poll Worker Recruitment Day - a campaign to find poll workers for the November elections Read on...

At its Tuesday meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved setting the annual Board of Appeal and Equalization - the meeting where property owners can appeal their tax assessment and classification - for Monday, June 13 Read on...

This morning (Jan. 20), Wright County launched a redesign of the county website. The primary purpose of the redesign is the make the site more user-friendly Read on...

Eastbound I-94 near CSAH 19 in Albertville, which was closed this morning due to a crash that covered the road with potatoes, has reopened for traffic Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the eastbound I-94 near CSAH 19 in Albertville is closed after an accident caused a semi truck to drop its cargo - potatoes - on the freeway. No timetable has been given when the road will reopen Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for public input from those who depend on transportation services in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties. A pair of surveys are open through Jan. 31 for residents to provide input Read on...

The United States government has opened a website to give every home or apartment in the country four free COVID-19 at-home rapid tests. The process to apply to get your tests takes just two minutes and are expected to ship in seven to 12 days Read on...

At today's meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved its annual listing of roads that will be under weight restrictions in the spring. The restrictions are announced by the Wright County Highway Department and usually start in mid-March Read on...

At today's meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, the board completed one of its most important tasks of the year - appointing commissioners to the 17 committees and 41 advisory boards on which county commissioners serve Read on...

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

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its Rail Crossing Safety Action Plan. MnDOT has a website set up for participants to take a survey and access a comment map for specific crossings Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the most new cases in any seven-day reporting period since December 2020 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department will have its plows out in force through the duration of today's snow event. 3-4 inches of snow are expected from this system, with higher totals expected in the western portion of Wright County Read on...

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes has announced that three individuals have been charged in arrests made by the Wright County Sheriff's Office that included five pounds of methamphetamine, $35,000 in cash and a stolen firearm Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced the opening of approximately 600 driver's license renewal appointments covering the period of Jan. 31-Feb. 11 Read on...

Wright County Highway Department trucks will be out in force this afternoon and evening in advance of a snow system expected to reach Wright County early Friday morning Read on...

A snow system that is expected to bury western Minnesota with up to a foot of snow is currently on track to see 3-4 inches of snow fall in Wright County Friday Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced a pair of morning lane closures in the Clearwater/Hasty area Read on...

Dates have been sent for the pretrial hearing and jury trial for Gregory Ulrich, charged in the shooting and bombing of the Allina Crossroads Clinic last February Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that there will be three separate lane closures on I-94 in Wright County Wednesday (Jan. 12) that will likely cause delays Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is reminding farmers that that Private Pesticide Applicator certification will expire March 1 and need to be renewed. An in-person renewal workshop will be held in Buffalo Thursday, Feb. 10 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released the schedule for its 2022 road projects for District 3 - the Central Minnesota district that includes Wright County Read on...

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

Today (Jan. 7) Wright County said goodbye to Terrie Piram of the Planning & Zoning Office after 41 years of service to the residents of Wright County Read on...

It may be winter, but Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park numerous outdoor activities and camper cabins available for those looking to enjoy the scenic beauty of the park Read on...

Wright County Commissioner Christine Husom was selected as chairperson if the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary of working for improvements on the stretch of highway between Plymouth and Annandale Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period of Dec. 31-Jan. 6 Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for much of Minnesota through 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. Air temperatures are expected to fall to 20 to 25 degrees Friday morning with wind chills expected to be 35 degrees below zero Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has released a statement regarding the use of the trail system in Wright County parks, including skiers, snowshoers and fat tire bike riders so all can share the trails while respecting one another's activities Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety released a summary of traffic-related fatalities in 2021. The were 497 deaths - the highest number since 2007 Read on...

Highway 5 (Excelsior Avenue N.) in Annandale will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today for an emergency railroad track repair performed by Candian Pacific Railroad Read on...

Commissioner Christine Husom was selected as county board chair for the second time in three years at Tuesday's meeting Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is accepting applications for undergraduate students interested in crops, livestock, horticulture and natural resources for a paid 10-12 internship, including Wright County Read on...

The Wright County License Center has opened approximately 600 appointments for driver's license renewals covering the period of Jan. 18-28 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Dec. 27-Jan. 2 Read on...

Interested in seeing Wright County Board of Commissioners meetings or be aware in advance of what will be discussed at the meetings? Both are available on the Wright County website Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced is will raise the weight load restrictions in the Central Zone (including all of Wright County) by up to 10 percent as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31 Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a dangerous cold advisory for Friday and Saturday with bitterly cold air temperatures and wind chills on the way - and the chance if additional snow in Wright County Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard covering the period of Dec. 23-29 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Friday Dec. 31 in observance of the New Year's holiday Read on...

The Wright County Economic Development Authority is seeking an at-large member to join the EDA Board. Applications are currently being accepted Read on...

The Wright County Division of Agriculture and Drainage is seeking quotes for the removal of trees in a section of Joint Ditch 15 in Stockholm Township Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department will have trucks on the road all day today as plowable snow is expected during the day before temperatures drop into a deep freeze beginning tonight and extending through the weekend Read on...

A Wright County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a motor vehicle crash in St. Michael Thursday, December 23 Read on...

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

The Turn, Wright County Adult Drug Court, is pleased to announce the graduation of Thomas Nickleby. His graduation ceremony will be held Thursday, Jan. 6 Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 in observance of the Christmas holiday Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard covering the period of Dec. 17-22 Read on...

The filing period for township elections in 15 Wright County townships next March opens Tuesday, Dec. 28 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released guidance about safety when walking or driving on ice Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with food service supplier Aramark to start and educational job training program with inmates that will give real-life experience to bring with them upon release to find employment and reduce recidivism Read on...

At its meeting today (Dec. 21), the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved eligibility for the Minnesota Cities Participation Program, which assists first-time homebuyers to obtain low-interest loans Read on...

The U.S. State Department announced Monday that, effective Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, the cost of obtaining a passport is going to increase by $20 Read on...

A winter storm is expected to roll over Wright County tomorrow morning (Tuesday, Dec. 21) during the morning commute. The Wright County Highway Department is currently anticipating about an inch of snow - more if the storm track dips south Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a three-part webinar series on pollinators and beekeeping Feb. 1-3. Read on...

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

Every year, the Wright County Historical Society presents its holiday Festival of Trees. This year, four commissioners are in competition for the best tree and the WCHS has produced a video highlighting each tree Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released a statement dealing with delays in getting license tabs and cab cards that expire in 2022. The Wright County License Center doesn't have this same problem Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced the opening of approximately 600 driver's license renewal appointments for the period of Jan. 3-14 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department is making preparations for a night that could include heavy thunderstorms, dangerous high wind gusts, snow, ice and power outages Read on...

Wright County Emergency Management is cautioning residents about an unprecedented weather day in Minnesota that could include record-setting high temperatures, thunderstorms, tornadoes and dangerous straight-line winds Read on...

Traffic on eastbound I-94 was delayed several miles Monday afternoon following a shooting in St. Cloud that led to a high-speed chase that ended near Mile Marker 194 near Monticello Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services has put forth a Request for Proposals seeking qualified applicants to provide random drug testing for clients of Wright County Health & Human Services Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is teaming up with Annie's Project for a six-part evening seminar dealing with the opportunities and challenges women in agriculture face Read on...

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

A segment of CSAH 9 east of Waverly Lake will be closed to thru traffic Tuesday, Dec. 14, for a safety project that is expected to start and finish the same day Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has spent the morning preparing its trucks and plows to take on the first significant winter storm to hit the county this season. If the storm stays on its current track, there will be big variations in snow totals Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has provided its final update for 2021 on the I-94 construction project between Maple Grove and Clearwater Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes 879 new cases, 39 hospitalizations and 11 deaths reported over the last seven days Read on...

Those seeking to obtain licenses for fish houses can use the "fast pass" option at the License Center in the Wright County Government Center. No appointment is necessary and, due the quickness of the transaction, can proceed to the front of the line Read on...

A significant winter storm capable of dropping eight or more inches of snow Friday into Saturday morning was projected to stay well south of Wright County. However, updated projections are now saying Wright County could see two to six inches of snow Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Warning this afternoon into this evening for much of eastern and central Minnesota, with Wright County in the middle of the warning area Read on...

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will conduct its annual Truth in Taxation hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 in the Wright County Boardroom Read on...

After being closed for almost 22 months due to COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver Testing Station has reopened in Buffalo Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation is seeking public input on the department's Comprehensive Master Plan, which will lay out the vision for the county's parks system for the next 20-30 years Read on...

In a little more than a month, the offices in the Wright County Government Center in downtown Buffalo and the Health & Human Services Center at the intersections of Hwys. 55 and 25 will be moving to its Braddock Ave. location north of Buffalo Read on...

Canadian Pacific Railroad has closed the railroad crossing at CSAH 3 in Southside Township today to make an emergency track repair. The closure should only last one day Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Nov. 29-Dec. 5 Read on...

A 43-year-old Maple Lake man is in custody by the Wright County Sheriff's Office following a domestic abuse incident in Southside Township that led to a soft lockdown of Kimball High School Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its COVID-19 dashboard covering the past two weeks of reporting, including the highest two-week death count since the pandemic began Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that there will be nightly lane closures on I-94 in both directions between St. Michael and Albertville Read on...

In 2020, the Minnesota Department of Transportation ran a Name That Snowplow contest. MnDOT was stunned when it received thousands of submissions before a vote to pick eight winners. Due to its unexpected popularity, it's back for another contest Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering a series of webinars dealing with Good Agricultural Practices for farms that will run throughout the winter months. Read on...

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

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday Read on...

The culvert project on CSAH 30 was completed this week, finalizing the culvert replacement projects on the county highway system Read on...

For the 122nd straight year, the National Audubon Society will be conducting its annual Christmas Bird Count Saturday, Jan. 1. The count will include northern Wright County and Audubon officials are looking for volunteers Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering tips for those who want to garden in the winter months by learning hydroponic gardening Read on...

Individuals can sign up for a COVID-19 booster shot clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 at the Wright County Highway Building (3600 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffalo). The clinic will be administering the Moderna vaccine Read on...

The deadline to file for homestead for taxes payable in 2022 is coming Dec. 31. The Wright County Assessor's Office is providing information and links to answer frequently asked questions prior to the deadline passing Read on...

At noon every Wednesday between now and the end of February, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be offering free webinars covering an array of topics Read on...

Drivers are being advised to remain alert when driving because of the spike in the number of accidents involving vehicles and deer. In the last two months, there have been 93 reported accidents involving vehicles and deer Read on...

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

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has sponsored Winter Hazard Awareness Week (Nov. 15-19). Today's focus is on the hazardous nature of winter driving and how to prepare and take precautions to keep yourself safe Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, covering the period of Nov. 11-18 Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced the opening of more than 1,000 appointment slots covering the period of Nov. 29-Dec. 30. Read on...

The New York Times has published the highest per capita case rates over the last two weeks in the United States. Of the 3,006 counties in the country, 19 Minnesota counties are in the top 83 for infection rate, including Wright County at 69th Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is sponsoring Winter Hazard Awareness Week Nov. 15-19. Today's topic is Indoor Winter Safety, including links and discussion about carbon monoxide, radon and mold Read on...

The Wright County Assessor's and Taxpayer Services Departments have released a statement dealing with a discrepancy on tax estimates for property owners in the City of Buffalo Read on...

As part of Winter Hazard Awareness Week, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety today is focusing on indoor fire safety Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has provided updates on a pair of road projects - County Road 118 (Fenning Avenue)/CSAH 37 in Monticello and CSAH 30 in Stockholm Township Read on...

Do you get rave reviews about homemade products you make? You're not alone. University of Minnesota Extension has a webinar and online course available to help those in the cottage food industry to get verified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is sponsoring Winter Weather Awareness Week Nov. 15-19. The topic for today (Tuesday, Oct. 16) is outdoor safety Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has provided an update on the construction on I-94 including intermittent stopping of eastbound traffic in the overnight hours early Wednesday Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is recognizing Winter Hazard Awareness Week Nov. 15-19. Today's topic is winter storms Read on...

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

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has designated Nov. 15-19 as Winter Hazard Awareness Week, which includes a different winter safety topic each day Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period of Nov. 5-10. This week's dashboard covers six days because state offices were closed Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday Read on...

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

The culvert replacement of CSAH 5 that has a closed a segment of of the road since Oct. 26 is expected to reopen to traffic Thursday, Nov. 11 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced several updates to its project on or near I-94. The biggest change is that a segment Hwy. 241 in St. Michael will be closed started Wednesday, Nov. 10 and detours will be necessary Read on...

We've had an extremely mild autumn for keeping houseplants outside longer than normal. University of Minnesota Extension has advice for those who are bringing houseplants back inside for the winter Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that with colder temperatures and a wintry mix of rain and snow forecast for later this week as temperatures hovering at freezing that bridge decks and ramps freeze faster than other roadways Read on...

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

The Monticello Indoor Farmers Market returns to the Monticello Center Saturday and one Saturday a month from November through March Read on...

The Minnesota State Veterans Day Program will be held virtually this year. A 30-minute recorded program will become available at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 with music and speakers honoring Minnesota vets Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the most new cases (818) in a seven-day period since December 2020 and the most cases that required hospitalization (35) since November 2020 Read on...

Be sure to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to be Saturday night because Daylight Savings Time ends early Sunday morning Read on...

For the next month, University of Minnesota Extension will be conducting a series of farmland rental workshops to discuss fair farm rent agreements, including a workshop at the Wright County Historical Society in Buffalo at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Read on...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an emergency temporary standard today (Nov. 4) that will require all businesses with 100 or more employees to require vaccination of weekly testing of the unvaccinated Read on...

After years of planning, the restoration of the streambank on the Mississippi River in Otsego County Park has been completed and will start doing its intended purpose of reclaiming soil that has eroded for decades Read on...

For the last month, the Wright County Highway has sought public input on the county's Local Option Sales Tax, which is slated to expire Dec. 31, 2022. The last day for public input is online is Thursday, Nov. 4 Read on...

Families will have the chance to see Santa Claus Saturday, Dec. 4 at Bertram Chain of Lakes Park with family-friendly events scheduled Read on...

Four Wright County school districts conducted special election referendums Tuesday, Nov. 2 - Annandale, Delano, Monticello and St. Michael-Albertville. All of the ballot question failed to pass Read on...

At 9 a.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 3), the camera software operated by the State of Minnesota went offline. As a result, driver's license transactions that require a photograph can't be completed until it returns online Read on...

November and December are the worst months for vehicles hitting deer on Minnesota roadways. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer are warning drivers of the dangers of deer on the move Read on...

On Tuesday, Nov. 2 four Wright County school districts - Annandale, Delano, Monticello and St. Michael-Albertville - will be conducting special elections with specific ballot questions for voters in the districts Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is offering advice on how to prevent winter home heating fires Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking to wrap up the 2021 construction on I-94 between Clearwater and Maple Grove later this month. MnDOT has provided changes that are slated for this week Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Oct. 25-31 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that deer harvested on the first weekend of the firearms deer hunting season (Nov. 6-7) in specific areas of the state will have to tested for Chronic Wasting Disease Read on...

There has been a nationwide hiring crisis in many professions. One industry that can't afford be shorthanded on employees in law enforcement. The Wright County Sheriff's Office is looking at strategies to avoid reaching a crisis level in its backyard Read on...

Buffalo Strong, a group formed following the tragic shooting at the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo, is accepting donations for the construction of a statue to honor those most deeply impacted by the event Read on...

The dispatchers for the Wright County Sheriff's Office have been honored with an award for their professionalism and effectiveness during the active shooter incident at Allina Crossroads Clinic in February Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced that those looking to get a deer hunting license can get a "fast pass" through the indoor service counter in the Government Center in Buffalo Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes 532 new cases, 24 hospitalizations and three deaths reported Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department won a prestigious award from the Minnesota Asphalt Paving Association for the work done in 2020 on a 9.74 mile segment of CSAH 8 between Maple Lake and Hasty Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be offering a goat and sheep feeding webinar for all ages of the animals and stage of production from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 4 Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation is taking reservations for fall and winter camping at two county parks - Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park and Stanley Eddy Park Read on...

At Tuesday's Wright County Board meeting, Chief Deputy Attorney Brian Asleson was recognized on his retirement for 37 years of service to the people of Wright County Read on...

The Wright County License Center has numerous appointment slot openings between now and Wednesday, Nov. 24, for those looking to renew driver's licenses or conduct other License Center transactions Read on...

Wright County Planning & Zoning has announced that a mining request in Buffalo Township has been removed from the Thursday, Oct. 28 Planning Commission agenda. A citizens' petition requesting an Environmental Assessment Worksheet has been received Read on...

The Wright County Finance and Taxpayer Services Office will be closed from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 so staff can attend the funeral of a co-worker Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Oct. 18-24 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department will be hosting an open house to discuss the county's Local Option Sales Tax from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Highway Department Building at 3600 Braddock Ave. NE Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the closure of the eastbound I-94 exit and entrance ramps at Hwy. 101 starting tonight and running through noon Friday Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which included a significant drop in the number of weekly cases from the previous two weeks Read on...

The Wright County Community Health Survey, sent out to 8,000 randomly selected county residents, will be mailed out this week. The survey is done every three years to collect data and learn about emerging trends within the population Read on...

A section of CSAH 5 on the border of Stockholm Township and Victor Township is scheduled to close Tuesday, Oct. 26 and remain closed until Monday, Nov. 1 and will require a detour of traffic Read on...

A pair of Prescription Drug Take Back events are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 23) in Otsego and Montrose Read on...

The Wright County Board heard a presentation from the Emerging Leaders program, voting unanimously to proclaim Thursday, Oct. 21 as Domestic Violence Awareness Day in Wright County Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Driver and Vehicle Services Division has announced that it will be re-opening all of its remaining driver testing station in the next few months, with the testing station in Buffalo slated to open in December Read on...

Firearms deer season opens in less than three weeks and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has field reports from throughout the state with what Minnesotans can expect this season Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension has tips for farmers getting ready to store hay for the winter more efficiently to save money Read on...

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

The Turn, Wright County Adult Drug Court, celebrated National Recovery Month with a pair of graduations and other activities during the month of September Read on...

Four area health systems - Allina Health Buffalo Hospital, CentraCare, Ridgeview and Wayzata Children's Clinic - have joined Wright County Public Health have released a joint statement dealing with reducing the spread of COVID-19 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has provided an update on the progress of the County Road 118 (Fenning Avenue)/CSAH 37 construction project in the Monticello area Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which included the most hospitalizations in a seven-day period since December 2020 Read on...

The Wright County License will be opening appointments for driver's license renewals at 8 a.m. Friday covering the period of Oct. 25 to Nov. 24. In addition it will be expanding the hours for accepting those renewing licenses without an appointment Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced an updated timeline for the two segments of Interstate 94 under construction in Wright County Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation hosts numerous winter events at Robert Ney Memorial Park in Maple Lake Township. Parks & Rec has released its event schedule for December through March Read on...

Wright County Finance and Taxpayer Services Department reminding residents that second half property tax payments are due by Friday, Oct. 15 Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension has advice for those with falling leaf issues on their lawns, including what approaches are effective and which are not Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of October 4-10, 2021 Read on...

A grand jury has rendered a six-count indictment against Gregory Ulrich stemming from the shootings/bombing at the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo in February Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has provided details on a fatal accident Saturday that resulted in the death of a 4-year-old girl in Buffalo Township Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a pair of changes coming this week on the I-94 project - one between Hwy. 25 and CSAH 8 in Wright County and the other at the I-94/I-494 westbound entrance ramp Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department will be hosting a pair of open houses to discuss the extension of the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). The first of these will be Tuesday, Oct. 12 in Howard Lake. There is also an online open house that explains LOST Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which included 758 new cases - the most since December 2020 and an increase of almost 300 from the previous week - and 26 cases that required hospitalization Read on...

A section of CSAH 30 in Stockholm Township is going to close starting Monday, Oct. 11 for a culvert replacement. The closure will take place west of the CSAH 5 intersection. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the month Read on...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Wright County Emerging Leaders (county staff from numerous different departments) has begun a campaign designed to increase awareness and start a conversation about the issue of domestic violence Read on...

Wright County 4-H will be conducting an "Explore 4-H" Day open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10 at Fresh Acres Corn Maze in Monticello Township. Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has opened bidding for a pair of projects. One is a request for sealed bids for basins and grade stabilization in Cokato Township. The other is for written quotes for a Ditch #19 water and sediment control basin Read on...

Red hailstone, a quick growing vine that can dominate over native vegetation is getting close to Wright County, having been detected in both Sherburne and Carver counties Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services, the Wright County Sheriff's Office and MEADA will partner to host a pair of prescription drug take back events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 in Otsego and Montrose Read on...

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 6, the existing exit ramp from westbound I-94 at Hwy. 241 will close until late-October. In the interim, traffic will be directed to a new loop ramp to access Hwy. 241 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 5) for 28 Minnesota counties, including Wright County and the all of the surrounding counties Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Read on...

In 2026, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is planning a construction project on Hwy. 25 between Monticello and Buffalo. MnDOT has put a new online survey on its website looking for public input on potential solutions to numerous issues Read on...

The Allina Crossroads Clinic opened its doors this week for the first time since February 9 following the bombing and shooting that took place in the facility. A Spotlight story tracks Wright County Sheriff's Office response to that tragic day Read on...

Rockford Township is hosting a Cleanup Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday Read on...

For those traveling north this weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has updated its Fall Color Map, where much of northern Minnesota is now in the 75-100 percent stage of reaching its peak Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the seventh straight week of increases in the number of new confirmed cases Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department will be hosting a pair of open houses next month to discuss the county's Local Option Sales Tax, which is used to fund highway projects in the county that aren't part of the budget or levy Read on...

The Wright County License Center will be opening 600 appointment slots at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The appointments will cover the period of Oct. 11-22 Read on...

At its Sept. 28 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the week of Oct. 3-9 as National 4-H Week in Wright County Read on...

The Mississippi River Flyway is used as the road map for more than 300 species of birds to make their annual southern migration. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a list of the best viewing spots in the state Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a public notification meeting Wednesday, Oct. 6 at the Silver Creek Township Hall to discuss a Level 3 predatory offender who will be moving into the community Read on...

At its meeting this morning (Sept. 28), the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved the preliminary 2022 levy, which represents an increase of 5.75 percent, but is less than the 6.6 percent new construction growth in 2021 Read on...

With farmers preparing to harvest grain and store it in grain bins, University of Minnesota Extension is offering advice how to help prevent infect infestations in grain bins that can spoil large amounts of grain Read on...

A section of CSAH 30 in Stockholm Township will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 11 for a culvert replacement. Traffic will be detoured during this period Read on...

Wright County Public Health, Buffalo Hospital and Centra Care are working to administer a Community Health Survey that will be sent out to approximately 8,000 home in October and November Read on...

With cooler temperatures hitting over the weekend, boxelder bugs have been trying to find their way into homes in swarms. University of Minnesota Extension has some advice to prevent them from getting into your home Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Sept. 20-26 Read on...

A COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be coming to Montrose Tuesday, Sept. 28, offering both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7 at the Corinna Township Hall to discuss proposed changes to fish limits and possession numbers for four lakes - Crawford, Mink, Somers and Sugar Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the sixth straight week of increases in the number of new confirmed cases Read on...

Wright County is committing up to $10 million in American Rescue Plan funds to help improve broadband internet service to Wright County residents. Part of that process was to hire Design Nine to complete a survey - the results were delivered Wednesday Read on...

Last night, the consulting firm Design Nine presented the results of a broadband survey conducted in Wright County at a public informational meeting in the county boardroom of the Wright County Government Center Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that CSAH 37 is closed at the intersection of County Road 118 (Fenning Avenue) in Monticello until mid-October Read on...

After spending the last two months in the Extreme or Severe category on the U.S. Drought Monitor, recent rains have dropped Wright County to the less dangerous condition of Moderate Drought Read on...

At 7 p.m. tonight, Wright County will host an informational meeting dealing with broadband improvement in the county. The meeting will be at the Wright County Board Room in the Government Center. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube Read on...

The Wright County Finance and Taxpayer Services Department has announced that second half property taxes are due by Friday, Oct. 15 Read on...

Wednesday, Sept. 22 is the official start of autumn and with it comes the changing color of leaves throughout the state. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a fall color map to let people know where leaves will be at their peak Read on...

As part of National Farm Safety and Health Week, University of Minnesota Extension is offering advice for farmers during the harvesting season Read on...

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

Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in Minnesota and Wright County Health & Human Services want residents to be aware of the warning signs of suicide and where help can be found Read on...

Starting today (Sept. 17), the Wright County License Center will allow those coming to the Government Center to get a hunting license a "fast pass" to the front of the line Read on...

Wright County Public has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard. Over the past seven days there were 415 new cases - the most since the April 8, 2021 dashboard was released Read on...

The Turn, Wright County's adult drug court, is pleased to announce that there will be a graduation ceremony for two of the program's graduates - Jonathan Hareid and Jeremiah Stueven - at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 in Sturges Park in Buffalo Read on...

The Wright County License will open approximately 600 appointments for renewing driver's licenses at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17. The appointments cover the period of Sept. 27 through Oct. 8 Read on...

Four Wright County School Districts will be conducting elections Tuesday, Nov. 2 - Annandale, Delano, Monticello and St. Michael-Albertville. Absentee balloting for all four election opens Friday, Sept. 17 and will run through Monday, Nov. 1 Read on...

Every two weeks the Wright County License Center opens up 600 appointment slots for the coming two weeks. However, due to unexplained reasons, as of noon today, more than 100 open slots are available for Wednesday-Friday Sept. 22-24 Read on...

While rains over the last couple of weeks have improved Wright County's status on the U.S. Drought Monitor, we remain far enough behind in summer rainfall that the county remains under the Severe Drought designation Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Health unveiled a new app for mobile devices and smartphones that contain their immunization records - even if from multiple different care providers Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety conducted increased patrols from Aug. 20 to Sept. 6 as part of its Labor Day DWI Campaign. The results were as hoped, as there was a 31 percent reduction in DWI arrests as compared to the same period last year Read on...

Wright County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday, Sept. 28 in Montrose Read on...

Wright County's Office of Emergency Management is seeking public input as the office updates its Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Read on...

Wright County Extension is providing advice for vegetable growers about the long-term storage of root vegetables Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Sept. 6-12, 2021 Read on...

An American Red Cross blood drive will be conducted in Room 120 of the Wright County Government Center Wednesday, Sept. 15. Room 120 is typically used as the waiting room for walk-ins with License Center appointments. Read on...

A public informational meeting dealing with the improvement and expansion of the county's broadband capability will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the Wright County Board Room Read on...

Construction on Fallon Avenue at CSAH 37 in Monticello Township is expected to start Monday, Sept. 13 and run through Friday, Oct. 8 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will begin accepting applications for the Main Street COVID Relief Grants Program for businesses starting Monday, Sept. 20 Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard and, for the third straight week, Wright County saw the highest seven-day total of new confirmed cases since the last week of April Read on...

With summer in the rearview mirror, the fall seasons brings to life many of the forests that blaze in color. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has its Fall Color Map up and running with daily reports from state parks and trails Read on...

This month the Great River Regional Library will be hosting an exhibit explaining to young people the tragedy of Sept. 11 at six of its branch locations, including branches in Annandale and St. Michael Read on...

Thanks to soaking rains in late August, Wright County was upgraded from its level of summer drought. The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor was released today and Minnesota is slowly showing some improvement Read on...

A day of remembrance on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States will be held Saturday (Sept. 11) on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul Read on...

Preliminary Census numbers are coming out on Wright County's population increase. Wright County was the third fastest-growing county and, for the second straight Census, the county has a new largest city, as Otsego surpassed St. Michael Read on...

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the Minnesota Department of Health is running a monthlong campaign to help raise awareness to the issue of suicide and offering help to those in crisis Read on...

More than 2,500 Minnesotans are volunteers in the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener program. With a new program coming up, U of M Extension is looking for more people to become part of this popular volunteer program Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of Aug. 30-Sept. 5 Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services has issued a news release seeking out individuals with lived experience with mental illness to join the Wright County Human Services Mental Health Advisory Council Read on...

Visitors to Otsego County Park will notice some changes coming over the next month as the Wright County Parks & Rec Department completes a streamback restoration project to address erosion issues along the banks of the Mississippi River Read on...

Last Friday (Sept. 3), Wright County Public Health released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which included 340 new confirmed cases - the most for a seven-day period since April Read on...

The access ramp to westbound I-94 at Hwy. 241 in St. Michael will close today and is expected to remain closed until early October Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday Read on...

Wright County Planning & Zoning has announced that a hearing scheduled for for a gravel mining permit at today's (Sept. 2) meeting has been continued to October and won't be heard today Read on...

At 8 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 3), approximately 600 appointment slots for renewing driver's licenses at the Wright County License Center will become available on the county website Read on...

As heavy rains over the last week swept across Minnesota, there was marked improvement to the grip the drought of 2021 has had on the state, including Wright County Read on...

September brings a change of seasons in Minnesota and is the time when Minnesota apples are harvested. University of Minnesota Extension is offering tips on when is the right time to harvest your apple crop Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has provided a project update on the County road 118 construction in Monticello Read on...

At this morning's Wright County Board of Commissioners meeting, Highway Engineer Virgil Hawkins submitted the 110-page 2020 Annual Report for board review Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced a five-day experimental early hunting season for teal will open Saturday Read on...

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 7 and continuing for approximate two weeks, the intersection of Co. Rd. 137 and Maciver Ave. NE/MacKenzie Avenue NE will be temporarily controlled by a signal system as part of the I-94 construction project Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Driver & Vehicle Services division leaders met last week with a delegation from Wright County with the promise of re-opening a driver testing station in the new Government Center when it opens in January Read on...

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

The Minnesota State Highway Patrol and the Department of Public Safety have a video highlighting school bus stop arm safety as a reminder that children are heading back to school and there are rules of the road for school buses Read on...

One of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources most popular exhibits at the State Fair is its giant fish tank - stocked with more than 40 species of fish native to Minnesota. The DNR also has a live stream of the fish that anyone can watch Read on...

Those who travel I-94 during the evening hours may want to seek an alternate route early next week, because significant delays will be coming at Hwy. 241 Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the most new confirmed cases since the first week of May Read on...

Wright County Health & Human Services is looking for individuals with lived experience with mental health to join the Wright County Human Services Mental Health Advisory Board Read on...

On Sept. 30, the Minnesota Department of Human Services will be implementing new requirements related to the Family First Prevention Services Act Read on...

A significant amount of rain fell in Wright County Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to get the county out of the Extreme Drought category in the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor Read on...

For the first time in 50 years following a Census, the commissioner districts of Wright County won't have to be redrawn...thanks to the somewhat controversial efforts put in by a previous county board to avoid it happening for a fifth straight time Read on...

Construction work on Co. Rd. 119 in St. Michael that was scheduled to re-open Friday, Aug. 27 will remain closed until Wednesday, Sept. 1 after heavy rains Tuesday morning caused delays to the project Read on...

For years, traffic on I-94 could exit in both directions on CSAH 19 in Albertville, but only westbound traffic could enter onto I-94 from CSAH 19. Tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 26), a new entrance ramp for eastbound I-94 traffic will open Read on...

The Wright County Recorder's Office is offering residents to sign up for Land Notification Alerts - a free service that makes individuals aware of potential property fraud cases involving someone using property records for financial gain Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has been working on I-94 improvements between Maple Grove and Clearwater for the last two years. MnDOT has provided an update on the status of the project, which now has a focus on westbound lanes at Silver Creek Read on...

The Wright County License Center wants to remind residents of the availability of drop boxes at the Government Center that can process tab renewals and mail them out within one business day or to for those who don't want to wait in long lines Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension has provided updates on corn silage harvest, the Environmental Protection Agency cancelling chlorpyrifos tolerances, cocklebur infestations and being proactive about forages Read on...

Wright County Parks and Recreation is looking for public input on the development of a comprehensive system plan for parks facilities and recreational programs through a survey or interactive online map Read on...

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

The Wright County Attorney's Office announced late Friday it has reached a plea agreement with Alejandro Vega, who was scheduled to go on trial for murder this week, to a sentence of 207 months Read on...

Wright County is looking for public input through an online broadband survey to gather as much data as possible moving forward with a project to bring high-speed internet to all areas of the county Read on...

As of today (Aug. 20), the Minnesota Highway Patrol will be increasing DWI enforcement through Labor Day in one its annual additional enforcement campaigns Read on...

The Minnesota Raptor Center will conduct two presentations featuring a Red-Tailed Hawk, an American Kestrel and a Great Horned Owl Saturday at Bertram Chain of Lakes Park Read on...

Approximately 600 appointment slots for driver's license renewals at the Wright County License Center will open at 8 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 20) Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period of Aug. 13-19 Read on...

The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its weekly state drought map, which shows a continued growth in the most severe categories of drought Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering advice to gardeners on the pluses and minuses of using dish soap and water to combat summer garden bugs Read on...

Wright County Parks and Recreation has announced campfire restrictions at primitive campsites in county parks, while still allowing modest campfires at the three county parks that have established modern campsites Read on...

Local Heroes Days, which honors frontline workers of several different types will be coming to Monticello Thursday through Saturday Aug. 19-21 Read on...

One of the largest summer country music festivals - Winstock in nearby Winsted - announced today that it will impose a full burning burn on the festival grounds and campsites Read on...

The fifth and final Saturday Hiking Wright event, sponsored by the Wright County Parks & Recreation Department will be coming to Carl Johnson County Park in Cokato Saturday Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a drought workshop for farmers impacted by the lack of summer rain at 10 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 19) in Howard Lake Read on...

As of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, 12 more Minnesota counties will be placed under burning restrictions by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, including Wright County Read on...

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

Wright County Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the public water access at Clearwater/Pleasant County Park will be closed from Tuesday morning (Aug. 17) until Thursday afternoon (Aug. 19) Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a robbery suspect who held up the Subway restaurant in Delano Sunday evening Read on...

After two months of significant decline, the number of confirmed new cases, hospitalizations, ICU stays and deaths have been on the rise as the Delta variant sweeps across the U.S. Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its updated preparation plan for the 2026 construction project on Hwy. 25 between Buffalo and Monticello Read on...

A phone scam sending text messages claiming to be from the Minnesota Department of Transportation is making its way across Minnesota Read on...

The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor has been released and almost all of Wright County remains in the Extreme Drought classification - the second worst classification on the Drought Monitor scale Read on...

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes has announced that Gregory Ulrich, who is inthe Wright County Jail in connection with the shooting at the Allina Buffalo Crossroads Clinic has withdrawn an objection to the ruling that deemed his competent to stand trial Read on...

Today is Aug. 11 (8/11) and residents are being reminded to call 811 before they dig in their yards or property - even in seemingly routine digging Read on...

Gregory Ulrich, who is currently in the Wright County Jail after being charged in the Feb. 9 shooting at the Buffalo Allina Clinic, is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Aug. 11) Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its 2021 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations handbook, which includes information on the different waterfowl hunting seasons, bag limits and changes to the regulations enacted in 2021 Read on...

The 150th Wright County Fair had some challenges after its return from a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, but set numerous records for several of the attractions Read on...

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

University of Minnesota Extension will host a free workshop designed for livestock and crop farmers dealing with the extensive Minnesota drought on Thursday, Aug. 19 in Howard Lake. Read on...

With plenty of construction reducing the number of lanes of traffic, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is recommending "zipper merging," have traffic in the closing lane to get as far forward as possible Read on...

While it may seem early, the Minnesota deer hunting archery season begins in six weeks and the firearms seasons opens three months from today. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a web page devoted to the 2021 Minnesota deer hunting season Read on...

After months of delays, the results of the 2020 United States Census are scheduled to be released Thursday, Aug. 12. The Census numbers are used to determine voting districts and the expectation is that Wright County commissioner districts won't change Read on...

Wright County Public Health has issued a press release providing COVID-19 updates and interpretations of the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for feedback and public input on its Highway 12 Corridor Study, which is for a project between Delano and Independence Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the most new confirmed cases in one week in two months and the most hospitalizations and Intensive Care Unit stays in almost three months Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced that at 8 a.m. today (Aug. 6) approximately 600 appointment slots opened for driver's license renewals covering the period of Aug. 16-27 Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation in conjunction with YMCA Day Camp Manitou are sponsoring a Paddle On! canoeing event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Read on...

The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor was released this morning and almost the entirety of Wright County has been downgraded to the Extreme Drought category Read on...

The Wright County Recorder's Office will begin offering Land Notification Alerts free to residents on Sept. 1 in the event someone attempting to use the name of a person or business in potential land fraud Read on...

The swimming beaches at Collinwood and Clearwater/Pleasant Parks have re-opened after being closed last Friday (July 30) for higher than normal readings for E. coli Read on...

The annual Wright Carver Breakfast on the Farm program will be held Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Diers Corporation Family Farm near Howard Lake Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that a portion of CSAH 5 near 70th Street will be closed from Monday, Aug. 16 to Wednesday, Aug 18 so the Maintenance Division can do soil corrections Read on...

With the current drought worsening by the day as temperatures are hotter than normal and rainfall is dramatically less than average, University of Minnesota Extension is assessing the current crop situation in Wright County Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that, while burning restrictions are increasing throughout the state, campfires are still allowed in county parks, adding that if the drought worsens, that could potentially change Read on...

Wright County is mailing out a survey to residents to gather information for a planned expansion of the county's broadband system Read on...

A pair of presentations from Dr. Alena Balasanova will be coming to Buffalo High School Thursday, Aug. 12 to discuss the process of destigmatizing substance use disorders Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of July 26 to Aug. 1 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be closing CSAH 19 starting Wednesday (Aug. 4) so crews can demolish the westbound I-94 bridge. The closures are expected to remain in place until the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 6 Read on...

Flags are at half-staff to honor Ryan Bialke, a Red Lake Police Department officer slain in the line of duty July 27. Bialke was born and raised in Buffalo Read on...

The roundabout construction project at Fenning Avenue (Hwy. 118/18) and School Boulevard construction will begin Monday, Aug. 2, resulting in detours and bypass lanes for traffic in the area Read on...

The U.S. Drought Monitor released its weekly report today (July 29) and all of Wright County has seen its drought standing worsen, including extreme drought designation entering the county for the first time this year Read on...

The Wright County Parks & Recreation and Veteran Services Departments will host the 9th Annual Disabled Veterans Waterfowl Hunt Saturday, Oct. 2. Applications are being taken from disabled vets, who will be selected by lottery of applications in September Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert until 3 p.m. Friday (July 30) as smoke for wildfires in Canada have been pulled into Minnesota, impacting the majority of the state Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for more than two dozen Minnesota counties, including Wright County, until 9 p.m. tonight (July 28) Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs and CareerForce Veterans Employment Services will be sponsoring a Virtual Veterans Career Fair from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 29 Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension will be sponsoring a demonstration of the benefits of Kernza, a sustainable grain that can yield multiple years of crops with one planting, in Buffalo tonight Read on...

Much of Minnesota has been experiencing a significant drought this summer. University of Minnesota Extension discusses how the drought has impacted crops in Wright County Read on...

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

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville will be reduced to one lane in both directions starting Wednesday (July 28) and will remain that way until October Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Tuesday as Wednesday as the combination of high temperatures and humidity will create heat indices of 100 degrees or higher Read on...

Wright County is looking for ambitious, hard working employees to fill current vacancies Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that the aquatic invasive species zebra mussels have been found in Locke Lake near Clearwater Read on...

As part of preparation for its move early next year to the new Government Center, the Wright County Finance and Taxpayer Services Department is giving away vintage auditor registers dating back from the late 1800s the the 1990s Read on...

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for several counties in central and southern Minnesota from noon to 8 p.m. today, including Wright County Read on...

At 8 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, July 23), approximately 600 appointment slots will open at the Wright County License Center covering the period of Aug. 2-13 Read on...

The National Weather Service announced today that it is enhancing its advance warning system on smartphones dealing with severe thunderstorms - breaking storm severity into three categories to better inform those in the path of the storm Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation is in the process of updating its Long-Term Comprehensive Master Plan for the next 20-25 years. As part of that, Parks & Rec staff are seeking public input through an online survey Read on...

The U.S. Drought Monitor updates information each week as to the level of drought in individual states and the country as a whole. This week's updated monitor is out and there isn't good news for Minnesota Read on...

Due to a shortfall in the budget that provides funding for the purchase of Minnesota license plates, the State Legislature approved nearly doubling the price for single and double plates, effective Aug. 1 Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that the County Highway 39 Project is nearing completion and is anticipated to be opened to traffic the week of July 26 Read on...

Minnesota has become a prime target area for scammers posing as agents and officers of the United States Customs and Border Protection Service, who are attempting to obtain banking information from the call recipients Read on...

Last week, Wright County Veteran Services came into possession of a grave marker of a Civil War soldier. Thanks to critical assistance from Facebook users, not only was the soldier's burial site identified, but living descendants in Minnesota were located Read on...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for most of Minnesota, including Wright County, until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 22 Read on...

The Wright County Finance and Taxpayer Services Department is warning those with foreign travel plans that if they need a new passport or to renew their current passport, the wait time is currently 3-4 months with no end in sight at the moment Read on...

The 150th Wright County Fair opens tomorrow and all children 17 and younger get free admission Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension is offering advice to gardeners on how to avoid letting picnic beetles overrun a garden Read on...

The Wright County Economic Development Authority is currently taking offers for the Health and Human Services Center on the corner of Hwy. 55 and Hwy. 25 in Buffalo Read on...

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

2021 has been a deadly year for fatality crashes - through six months of the year there have more traffic deaths than 2019 and 2020 combined. Safe Communities of Wright County is urging drivers to stay safe and arrive alive Read on...

On Thursday (July 15), a jury found Randall Roiger, owner of Snap Fitness in Annandale, guilty of using a hidden camera to spy on people using the gym's tanning booth. Roiger is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 6 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with July 16 being World Snake Day, is informing Minnesotans that six of the 17 species of snakes that are indigenous to the state are either threatened or of special concern Read on...

The Wright County Fair opens next Wednesday and current forecasts have high temperatures at or above 90 degrees starting next Monday and continuing throughout the week Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation will be hosting "Backyard Birds" - a free event that teaches participants about the 400 species of birds native to Minnesota and how to get them to come to your backyard to feed Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning boaters about the potential for damaging their boats at boat launches due to low water levels on lakes and rivers throughout the state Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has released a tentative timeline for the County Road 118 (Fenning Avenue) roundabout project in Monticello Read on...

The annual Talent Show at the Wright County Fair scheduled for Thursday, July 22 has been cancelled due to a lack of performers that signed up for the 2021 event Read on...

For the first time this summer, counties in Minnesota have been categorized as being in extreme drought conditions according the U.S. Drought Monitor. Wright County is effectively cut in half between moderate and severe drought conditions Read on...

The 150th Wright County Fair is coming next week and several county departments will have booths or tents to greet fairgoers Read on...

Dr. Alena Balasanova will make a pair of presentations Thursday, Aug. 12 at Buffalo High School dealing with attempts to destigmatize substance use disorders Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced pending changes to I-94 construction between Maple Grove and Rogers in the coming days Read on...

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be coming to Annandale Saturday, July 17 and will be providing the Pfizer vaccine Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension-Wright County will be hosting a demonstration dealing with Kernza, a perennial grain that can be planted once and harvested over several years Read on...

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

The long-awaited opening of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Park campground is coming later this month and reservations will open at 8 a.m. Wednesday (July 14) Read on...

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be coming to St. Michael starting Wednesday, July 14. The clinic will be administering the Pfizer vaccine and is open to anyone age 12 or older Read on...

The Wright County Economic Development Partnership has updated its website to make it more user friendly for business and individuals to access Read on...

The Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership (CMRP) has listed a job posting for the position of Contract Project Manager Read on...

Wright County will be leaving the current Government Center this winter and is seeking public input through a short survey as to help determine what would be the best use for the downtown Buffalo property Read on...

The Wright County License Center will release approximately 600 appointments at 8 a.m. Friday, July 10. The appointments cover the period of July 19-30 Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of June 28-July 4 Read on...

In a surprise announcement, the State of Minnesota has eliminated several laws and rules changes associated with COVID-19, including eliminating the option of taking a driver's exam online Read on...

This year is the sesquicentennial (150th) Wright County Fair and there is a lot more than just food booths and midway rides Read on...

County facilities and offices will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday Read on...

The Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile health clinic will be at Monticello High School from 3 to 7 p.m. today Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering free webinars every Wednesday at noon throughout July and August Read on...

A road project at the intersection of Tiger Drive and CSAH 30 in the City of Delano is going to start Tuesday, July 6 and last approximately six weeks. The construction will result in a detour using Co. Rd. 139 and CSAH 17 Read on...

Last year during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Legislature approved a temporary law that allowed Minnesotans to renew driver's licenses online if there were no changes. That law will expire tomorrow (June 30) Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of June 21-27 Read on...

With hot and dry conditions making it difficult for pasture land to properly forage, University of Minnesota Extension is offering some advice for farmers how to supplement the feeding of grazing animals Read on...

Trailblazer Transit has been the bus provider for Wright County since 2014. Last week, there was a ribbon-cutting for an expansion of its Buffalo garage, which will almost double the size of transit fleet serving Wright County residents Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is observing International Pollinator Week (June 21-27) to raise awareness of the struggles many species of pollinating insects are having to survive and the critical role they play in our environment Read on...

The Wright County License Center has opened approximately 600 appointment slots for renewing driver's licenses, covering the period of July 6-16 Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the State Fire Marshal are warning residents about the dangers of fireworks this coming holiday weekend - most of which are illegal in Minnesota Read on...

The 10th Judicial District has announced that, while most cases and hearings will continue to be conducted virtually, the number of in-person hearings will be increasing - as well as the lifting of social distancing and mask requirements as of July 6 Read on...

The United States Drought Monitor announced today that it has downgraded Wright County from "Abnormally Dry" conditions to "Moderate Drought" as warm temperatures and the lack of rain has deteriorated conditions from crops, lawns and gardens Read on...

The Wright County Fair is less than a month away (July 21-25), but the preparation for the fair typically begins shortly after the previous fair ends and ramps up activity throughout the course of the following year Read on...

A handful of spots remain open for a day camp at Robert Ney Memorial Park in Maple Lake Township this Friday (June 25) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read on...

The Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile health clinic will be coming to Monticello High School Thursday, July 1 Read on...

At the beginning of COVID-19, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law allowing expiring licenses/ID cards that didn't have address changes to be renewed without a new photo or vision test. That exclusion is set to expire June 30 Read on...

With more than half of Minnesota in drought conditions and 100 percent of the state abnormally dry, University of Minnesota Extension is offering advice about how the dry weather is impacting your garden Read on...

After more than a month of delays due to an issue with a private utility line, the culvert replacement project on CSAH 6 in Victor Township is finally expected to be completed late Wednesday or Thursday Read on...

This year is the 150th Wright County Fair and many events - both longstanding and new - will be part of the festivities. The schedule of events for all five days has been released Read on...

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

In May, participants in The Turn, Wright County Adult Drug Court, participating by sharing their feelings about how sobriety has changed their lives in the "Stories Worth Telling" project Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has completed a project years in the making - moving the fishing pier at Beebe Lake Regional Park. The relocation was completed last week, which should benefit both swimmers and anglers Read on...

KSTP-TV Channel 5 will be featuring events surrounding the Buffalo Days celebration at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. today as part of its ongoing "Back Together" series dealing with events returning after being canceled last year due to COVID-19 Read on...

Looking for a Father's Day gift from the kids? Minnesota Trout Unlimited will be hosting a fishing clinic from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 19 for all ages at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Read on...

Wright County is included in a pair of critical warnings put out by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - one for today and one until the county gets enough rain to be out of danger for wildfire potential Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has released an update to the County Road 118 (Fenning Avenue) project in the City of Monticello and Monticello Township Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation will host a day camp for children ages 6-12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 25 at Robert Ney Memorial Park near Maple Lake Read on...

This morning, President Joe Biden declared Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday, prompting many to speculate that Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Friday. Given the timing of the announcement, all county facilities will remain open Read on...

The boat access at Schroeder Park and Campground will be closed until 4 p.m. today for repairs Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has provided a timeline for the construction project at CSAH 39 and Odean Avenue in Otsego Read on...

FOX-9 TV will once again be dispatching its news, weather and sports crew to Wright County as part of its Town Ball Tour. The Delano event will include fundraisers for a pair of athletes with strong Delano ties who are battling cancer. Read on...

University of Minnesota Extension has announced that Spike's Farm of Buffalo has been named the 2021 Wright County Farm Family of the Year Read on...

Memorial Blood Centers, the largest blood bank in Minnesota, is seeking help from potential blood donors due to a critical blood shortage throughout the state Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report Read on...

Starting tomorrow (June 15), I-94 will split traffic between CSAH 19 in Albertville and Highway 241 Read on...

On Saturday (June 12) the Wright County Parks & Recreation Department will host a free orienteering program in Collinwood Park and Campground in Cokato. The event coincides with the annual National Get Outdoors Day Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released a statement concerning a fatal ATV crash that happened Thursday in Monticello Township that took the life of a 12-year old boy Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the lowest weekly total of new cases since April 2020 Read on...

The Wright County License Center has announced more than 600 drivers license appointment slots have opened this morning Read on...

The Turn (Wright County Adult Drug Court) has announced that Benjamin Sothman has graduated the program. A ceremony and reception in his honor will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24 in Sturges Park in Buffalo Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting its annual Take a Kid Fishing Weekend June 11-13 that will allow all Minnesota residents to fish without a license as long as they accompany children age 15 or younger Read on...

Each week, the National Drought Migration Center updates maps showing areas suffering from drought conditions. Over the past week, Wright County has been listed as "Abnormally Dry" with several surrounding counties listed in drought status Read on...

Today is the seventh straight day Wright County has seen temperatures in the 90s - a record for June - with no relief in sight. Wright County Emergency Management is highlighting those groups most vulnerable to excessive heat Read on...

FOX 9 TV will be in Buffalo today as part of its annual Town Ball Tour of amateur baseball in Minnesota. Coverage begins at 5 p.m. and the game will be livestreamed on FOX 9 media platforms Read on...

The Twin Cities metro area has been under daily Air Quality Alerts issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency since last weekend. This afternoon, the MPCA expanded the number of counties under the Code Orange Alert, including Wright County Read on...

Mid-May through mid-July is the height of deer tick season. Deer ticks are responsible for humans getting Lyme disease, which can often be a serious ailment. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering advice on how to combat deer ticks Read on...

Many Minnesotans have taken to social media this spring asking about why they're seeing more maple helicopter seeds than they typically do. University of Minnesota Extension explains that they're right and why it's happening Read on...

With high temperatures, wind, less than average rainfall and little rainfall expected this week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is listing Wright County as being "very high" in terms of fire danger, as well as having burning restrictions Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report for the period of May 31-June 6 Read on...

The ongoing improvements to I-94 between Clearwater and Maple Grove is adding a new feature - a concrete conveyor system that is designed to reduce the number of cement trucks that will be part of the daily traffic on the highway Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has announced that K-9 officer Grizz successfully completed his training for narcotics detection, tracking and general patrol duties and began his service to Wright County last Friday Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will offer free admission Saturday, June 12 Read on...

For the third time over the last three weeks, delays in the moving of a utility line has extended the closure of CSAH 6 in Victor Township. The closure is now expected to continue to mid- to late-June Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is warning motorists about the potential of pavement buckling as temperatures around the state could hit 100 degrees this weekend Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard covering the period of May 21-June 3 Read on...

With many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, some changes forced by the pandemic will remain. One of those will be the Wright County License Center continuing its policy of scheduling appointments for driver's license renewals at the Government Center Read on...

The Wright County Highway Department has announced that a section of CSAH 7 between Co. Rd. 107 and 30th Street in Middleville Township will close Monday, June 7 for culvert replacement Read on...

In July, the Wright County Economic Development Authority will begin accepting bids on the Wright County Human Services Center at the corner of Hwy. 25 and Hwy. in Buffalo Read on...

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly Activity Report covering the period of May 24-31 Read on...

The Highway 30 construction project that was supposed to start May 24 has been delayed to later this summer due to issues related to the CSAH 6 construction project that ran into unforeseen delays Read on...

Approximately 600 appointment slots for driver's license renewals or upgrades to enhanced licenses/REAL ID will open at the Wright County License Center. Appointments can made on the "Make an Appointment" portal on the county website Read on...

All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, May 31 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday Read on...

Wright County Public Health has announced that it will be conducting a pair of vaccinations clinics of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Wright County Human Services Center Thursday, June 3 and Thursday June 10 Read on...

Wright County has requested a pair of speed studies for projects that are slated for reconstruction this year - Co. Rd 118 in Monticello and Monticello Township and CSAH 39 from CSAH 19 to Hwy. 101 Read on...

Due to the unexpected proximity to a private utility line, a culvert project on Wright County Highway 6 that was supposed to be completed by May 17 will likely keep the road closed until June 4 Read on...

Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced that a show from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center scheduled for Saturday, May 29 has been moved to Aug. 21 Read on...

Due to community concerns about people passing in the center turn lane of CSAH 39 between Otsego and Monticello, additional patrols will be part of an educational effort to keep what used to be one of Wright County's most dangerous roads safe Read on...

At approximately 3:15 p.m. today, the Wright County License Center came back online with its photo software and will resume operation as usual tomorrow Read on...

Many people don't have the space for a full garden, but University of Minnesota Extension is providing tips for those who want to container garden - allowing a windowsill, patio, balcony or doorstep to become a garden spot Read on...

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

The Wright County License Center has announced that it is unable to renew driver's licenses this morning due to a system malfunction of the state's software. They are urging walk-ups to hold off coming to the Government Center until the problem is fixed Read on...

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes explains why accused Allina shooter Greg Ulrich's hearing Thursday lasted just two minutes - a defense objection to the results of a Rule 20 report on Ulrich's competency to stand trial - as well as what Rule 20 means Read on...

Work on Wright County Highway 30 that was going to result in a closure/detour has been delayed due to a utility issue on the Hwy. 6 project. Slated to close on May 24, Hwy. 30 will remain open until after the Hwy. 6 project has been completed Read on...

A mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be conducted from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 at Monticello Tri-Valley Head Start. The free clinic will be conducted by Blue Cross Blue Shield health care workers and will be administering the Moderna vaccine Read on...

Beginning Monday (May 24), the Wright County Highway Department's annual highway sealcoating program will begin. It will include approximately 31 miles of road and last about two weeks Read on...

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, which includes the lowest number of new cases since the first week of March Read on...

A week after all 18 disc golf baskets at Montissippi Park in Monticello were vandalized, they have been reinstalled and ready for play Read on...

This afternoon's court appearance for Gregory Ulrich, charged in the shootings at the Allina Clinic-Crossroads in Buffalo lasted just two minutes after defense counsel contested the result of Ulrich's Rule 20 hearing Read on...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be hosting its "Let's Talk Transportation" virtual event Thursday, June 3 to discuss Minnesota's aging infrastructure, climate change, economy and employment, equity, safety and transportation options Read on...

Wright County constantly updates available job openings on its website as it searches for ideal candidates to join its work team Read on...