North Wright County Today

Local news for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Hanover

Morning Clipper Could Snarl Commute in Wright County

Snow will hit the area Monday morning, but it's the bitter cold that will cause a rude awakening later this week.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of the North Wright County Today area on Monday, Dec. 9. However, it’s the cold that comes in after the storm that might have people singing “Baby, it’s cold outside!” A so-called “clipper system” will be swinging down from Canada Monday, bringing about […]

Santa Claus is Coming to Towns All Over the Area

Holiday craft, shopping and celebrating is officially here. Check out just SOME of the events in the area.

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It’s hard to imagine that Santa Claus can appear so many places at once, but that’s going to be the case this weekend around St. Michael, Albertville and points beyond. The “Jolly Old Elf” will be popping in a host of community events and local businesses, and we’ve got the (beginnings of a) rundown right […]

Corner Bar Owners Announce Sale Agreement with Wright County

The county has long wished to remove the building to improve safety at St. Michael's main intersection.

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It wasn’t that long ago, the locals will tell you, that the only stop sign in town was the intersection that included the St. Michael Catholic School, the St. Michael Catholic Church/Rectory, the St. Michael Cafe (and other businesses) and The Corner Bar. Now, that historical intersection has taken on a few renditions since the […]

St. Michael’s Daleiden Named Cheermeister, Lighting Ceremony Tonight

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The STMA Rotary Club and Shop Saint Michael-Albertville are pleased to announce St. Michael’s 8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at St. Michael City Center, 11800 Town Center Drive NE, St. Michael. Activities will include Caroling and Music, free photos with Santa, crafts, Ugly Sweater Contest, Poinsettia Sale, Snowman Search […]

Legendary Viking, NERF Inventor, was Monticello’s Own

Fred Cox was a local hero, but known for so much more than kicking footballs.

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Fred Cox wore more than a few hats in his day. He started his football career as a running back, but then became the most decorated kicker in Minnesota Vikings history. He was an inventor, putting his stamp on one of the most celebrated toys of all time – the NERF football. And he was […]

Winter Storm on Track to Clip Wright County, Hinder Holiday Travel

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25.

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Winter may make its formal entrance just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday week, according to a Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service – Twin Cities in Chanhassen. The Wright County area could see up to 6 inches of snowfall between noon on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. […]

Zerwas to Retire from Minnesota Legislature

The decision, which centers on the Representative's health, surprised local leaders.

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Rep. Nick Zerwas, who has represented his home area of Elk River – as well as Big Lake and Otsego –  in the Minnesota State Legislature for much of the past decade, is resigning from his seat, according to an announcement released today. The legislator said he will step down on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. […]

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