North Wright County Today

Discount Grocery Giant Aldi Eyes Albertville Property

December in Albertville started off with a bang, as the Albertville City Council approved a plan review for Aldi, the discount grocery giant. It's the fourth store in the immediate NWCT area, and the second to arrive in three years. Aldi opened near the Coborn's and Target stores in Otsego just a … Read Full Article

Another Winter System to Hit Wright County, Cold Blast on Tap this Weekend

If you're sick of the dustings and sprinklings of snowfall that have been happening since Thanksgiving week, you're in luck tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of Wright County and most of the Twin Cities metro area. But head just north to Sherburne … Read Full Article

Gap Project Wraps Up Albertville Work for Season on I-94

Whether it's this weekend, or somewhere soon in the 14-day forecast, one thing is for certain - winter is coming, and construction season is officially hitting pause. That's the message from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, who stated this week … Read Full Article

Hanover Family Loses Home in Structure Fire

A tragic Wednesday afternoon fire has left a Hanover couple homeless, according to friends, neighbors and family. However, a catastrophe was avoided as all people are safe. Multiple departments responded to a fire in the Mallard/Meadowbrook Avenue area, … Read Full Article

Wright County Schools, Including STMA, Pass Referenda with Flying Colors

For Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, the saying "the third time's the charm" has never rang more true. After failing to see her district push a local levy referendum across the finish line two times in the last five years, she was able to watch as more than 59 percent … Read Full Article

Albertville, Otsego to Get Traffic Reprieve Later this Month with County 37/137 Opening

It's going to get a bit easier to get around Albertville and southeastern Otsego later this month, according to the Wright County Highway Department. That's because work will, weather permitting, conclude on the first phase of work on the County Road … Read Full Article

With SNAP Benefits Hitting Pause, Wright County Food Banks Call for Help

With the Federal Government shutdown lingering into November, and no end really in sight for the partisan staredown, food shelves around the North Wright County Today area are ramping up efforts to stock shelves. With the Holiday Season around the corner, … Read Full Article

Zimmerman Man Charged with Criminal Vehicular Operation after Monticello Crash

A Zimmerman man has been charged with Criminal Vehicular Operations and is awaiting trial in Wright County after a weekend crash in Monticello. The crash, which occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, Oct. 12, sent a Redwood Falls man to Hennepin County … Read Full Article

BREAKING: One Man Dead, Two Rescued after Fishing Boat Capsizes Near Monticello Plant

A Tuesday morning fishing trip on the Mississippi River turned tragic near the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Tuesday, October 7. According to multiple reports, authorities responded to an emergency call after a fishing boat capsized around 10:30 a.m … Read Full Article

Open House for Huge Highway 25 Project Linking Buffalo/Monticello Set for October

After years of discussion, action on Highway 25 between Monticello and Buffalo is finally around the bend. The State Highway, which links two of Wright County's busiest communities and is essential for both commerce and commuters, will get roundabouts, … Read Full Article

Otsego Prairie Festival and Car Show Rolls out this Weekend

This weekend is going to feel like summer, but Otsego's Prairie Festival and Car Show is always a harbinger for fall. Held at Otsego's Prairie Park, It's back on Saturday with vendors, music, exhibits and, of course - FOOD! As well as a huge car show that … Read Full Article