North Wright County Today

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, just off of River Road in northeastern … 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 of votes cast approved the establishment … Read Full Article

Major Construction Begins Near Costco Site, Will Impact Otsego and Albertville Traffic

Wright County is, quite literally, paving the way for Otsego's new Costco superstore location. Meanwhile, commuters and residents in neighborhoods to the north and east of the new store will be paying the price for the next several months. After site … Read Full Article

St. Michael Closes Jamison Avenue around Beebe Lake

Just keep telling yourself - the end is near. Construction season can only go for a few more weeks. The City of St. Michael announced this week Jamison Avenue NE between County Highway 34 and County Highway 35 will be closed to thru traffic and open to local … Read Full Article

Wright County Sheriff’s Report: Assaults, DUIs on the Rise in Latest Arrests

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has released information about the following arrests over the last week. Note: These are arrests, and those named have been charged by law enforcement with a crime. The Wright County Attorney's Office then determines if … Read Full Article

Special Election in Wright County Set for Tuesday

It's an early Election Day in Wright County's 29th District tomorrow, as Monticello and Buffalo area voters can head to the polls to decide who takes the seat in the Minnesota Senate once held by the late Sen. Bruce Anderson, who passed away, unexpectedly, … Read Full Article

Hanover Area Food Shelf Founder, Helen Skutley, Leaves Behind Legacy of Giving

Over the past few years, it was the trademark red glasses, almost as wide as her smile. But for decades, you knew who Helen Skutley was by one thing - her spirit of giving. Helen Skutley was the founder of the Hanover Area Food Shelf, spearheading the … Read Full Article

Wright County Highway 19 in Albertville to Close again this Week

Wright County Highway 19, also known as LaBeaux Avenue Northeast, will close in Albertville from 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 14 to 5 a.m. on Friday, August 15, as construction crews pour concrete for the new bridge deck on westbound Interstate 94 above the busy … Read Full Article

STMA School District to again Turn to Voters with Special Election on November 4

Taxpayers in the St. Michael-Albertville School District will head to the polls this November to address school funding issues for the third time since 2021. That's after the STMA School Board approved a two-question ballot referendum earlier this summer with … Read Full Article

St. Michael Daze and Knights Welcomes Old Friends, Including Chris Hawkey’s Fabulous Armadillos

St. Michael Daze and Knights has music at its core - and two huge bands are making their way to the Town Center Park grounds for nights of fun and music on Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9. The Fabulous Armadillos - featuring KFAN's own Chris Hawkey (a … Read Full Article

St. Michael Mikes Playing Host as D1 Tournament Comes to Rec Park

The St. Michael American Legion and the St. Michael Mikes D1 Minnesota Legion Team are hosting the State Legion Baseball Tournament for D1 teams this week and weekend at the Lower Rec ballpark. The historic setting, nestled by the Crow River, has been the … Read Full Article