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Zimmerman Man Charged with Criminal Vehicular Operation after Monticello Crash

A Redwood Falls man was airlifted after the Oct. 12 incident.

October 17, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: charges, crash, Monticello, Tyler Scott Wild

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

Names have not been released for those involved in Tuesday morning accident.

October 8, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Fishing boat, Mississippi River, Monticello, Rescue

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

From commuter traffic to farm work, Highway 25 is essential to all of Wright County. A massive facelift is coming soon.

September 24, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Project map

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 […]

Otsego Prairie Festival and Car Show Rolls out this Weekend

The area's fastest-growing community also has the fastest-growing citywide celebration.

September 12, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: car show, festival, Otsego

Open Streets STMA Returns to St. Michael as FYCC Bids Farewell to Sandy Greninger

This year's event will feature a special booth for the community to see the longtime face of FYCC and bid her best wishes in her retirement.

September 10, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

She’s been the face of youth activities around St. Michael and Albertville for nearly three decades. She’s beaten cancer twice. She’s served on every community board and organization you can […]

Tagged With: FYCC, Open Streets, St. Michael City Hall, Town Center

Lander Avenue, 17th Street Closing in St. Michael as City Project Continues

Detour set to be in place for two weeks.

September 9, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Tired of “road construction” season, yet? St. Michael and its road construction contractor will shut down Lander Avenue and 17th Street to traffive for two weeks, beginning Wednesday, September 10. […]

Tagged With: 17th Street, Lander Avenue, road construction

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

Wright County Highway 37/137 will undergo major changes, including multiple roundabouts, over the next year.

September 2, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Costco, road construction, Wright County

St. Michael Closes Jamison Avenue around Beebe Lake

Growth on city's west side spurs changes on north-south route.

August 26, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

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

The weekly recap of Wright County's law enforcement agency is back.

August 26, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: arrests, report, Wright County Sheriff's Office

Special Election in Wright County Set for Tuesday

Voters will decide who fills the seat of the late Sen. Bruce Anderson

August 25, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: election, Minnesota Legislature, Sen. Bruce Anderson, Senate District 29

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