Rep. Melissa Hartman and her husband, Matt, were shot in cold blood Saturday, June 14. Both died of … Read more...
Hoffman a Longtime Advocate for Rogers, Dayton Area as Senator in District 34
Rep. Melissa Hartman and her husband, Matt, were shot in cold blood Saturday, June 14. Both died of their injuries, sustained when suspect Vance Boelter broke into their home and fired multiple bullets at them while they were asleep. Boelter also attacked Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette in … Read Full Article
Valve Issue Causes Shutdown at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
Nearly two years after a contaminated water leak, the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant shut down Thursday, March 20, due to what operators are calling a "control valve issue." In a statement released Friday, March 21, Xcel Energy, which has owned an operated the Monticello facility for more … Read Full Article
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STMA Cork and Keg Draws Clear Skies, Bright Spirits
By Joe Kolenda - Special to NWCT With summer-like skies and fall-like colors, St. Michael-Albertville Rotary and local sponsors from the STMA area teamed up for another successful Cork and Keg 5K and Craft Beer Tasting on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event … Read Full Article
Solutions Expands Wright County Offerings, Serving Annandale and Beyond
It's not a coincidence for Caleb Mol, an Annandale native and nearly lifelong Wright County resident, to hear about people's problems. "Even when I was a kid, it seemed like I was the guy people came to with their issues or ideas," Mol said. "So it kind of … Read Full Article
Major Accident in Construction Zone Closes Interstate 94 Westbound
DEVELOPING: A major accident involving at least one passenger vehicle and construction materials within the Interstate 94 "Gap Project" between Albertville and Monticello has resulted in injuries and delays this morning. The accident happened around 8 a.m., … Read Full Article
Wright County Sheriff’s Office Assists Feds in Cracking Drug Ring
The Wright County Sheriff's Office has helped federal and state investigators apprehend more than a dozen Minnesotans involved in an international drug ring. Fifteen individuals have been charged in a Mexico-based drug trafficking conspiracy that … Read Full Article
Picture Perfect Weather and More on Tap for Daze and Knights in St. Michael
St. Michael Daze and Knights, the community’s annual festival to celebrate the waning days of summer, is ready to roll this weekend with food, inflatables and plenty of music. All events are located in Town Center Park this year, near St. Michael City Hall. … Read Full Article
Fourth of July Fireworks: Celebrate the ‘Ooohs’ and ‘Ahhhs’ around Minnesota
Wondering where to catch a good Fourth of July celebration around the metro? Look no further than Delano, which is set to have an old-fashioned Independence Day that includes one of the oldest parades in the Twin Cities area, as well as the fireworks show … Read Full Article
BREAKING: High Water Closes Section of County Road 35 in Wright County
Wright County Highway 35 will be closed between Calder Avenue Northeast and Dague Avenue Northeast. A detour will be posted using Calder, County Highway 34, and County Highway 117 (Edmonson Avenue Northeast). Access will be allowed for local traffic. The … Read Full Article
Hanover Roadwork, Including Roundabout at Beebe Lake Road, Set for June 24
Major road reconstruction and redesign on Wright County Highway 19 is expected to begin Monday, June 24, weather permitting. While rain may prolong the project if this weather pattern holds, eventually commuters and residents will have a completely new way … Read Full Article
Albertville City Days Rolls into Town as Summer Officially Begins
It's looking like a picture perfect weekend ready to roll with all of the thrills and spills that come with Albertville Friendly City Days. The rides. The food. The singing and dancing. And, of course, that Grand Ol' Parade. Albertville Friendly City Days … Read Full Article