State investigators and officials, from Gov. Tim Walz to the Commissioner of Public Safety, are stating a truck driver who rolled his 18-wheeler onto the Interstate 35W bridge might have just been trying to beat the road closure, and didn’t know protestors had made their way onto the highway. Officials said Monday, June 1 that […]
Otsego Truck Driver Barrels into Protest on I-35W in Minneapolis
The incident happened after the highway was closed to drivers.
An Otsego man is in custody at the Hennepin County Jail after he allegedly drove his tanker truck into the middle of a crowd protesting on Interstate 35W near University Avenue in Minneapolis. Protestors were gathering on both sides of the Interstate bridge over the Mississippi River, demonstrating after the death of George Floyd in […]
BREAKING: Wright County Sheriff’s Office Seek Suspect in Otsego Robbery
The man smashed windows at the Riverview store and escaped with liquor loot.
Wright County investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a thief after a “smash and grab” in Otsego over the holiday weekend. The incident, which occurred at the Riverview Liquorette, 15682 90th St NE, Otsego, occurred Sunday, May 24 after store hours. Anyone with any information on the suspect – a white male […]
Minnesota State Fair Called Off for First Time Since World War II
The Great Minnesota Get Together is going to have to wait for the fall of the “great pandemic” of our time. The Minnesota State Fair has been canceled for 2020 – it’s the first time in 75 years the show will not go on. The State Fair’s board met Friday to discuss the future for […]
Maple Lake, Annandale Churches Hit by COVID-19
Church of St. Timothy Pastor states priest, parishioners have tested positive.
In a stark contrast to the Archdiocese’s move to open churches to the public, a Wright County church is dealing with a number of COVID 19 cases, according to a letter released by the parish’s pastor. Fr. John Meyer announced Wednesday, May 20 that priest Fr. Andrew Stueve and a “handful of parishioners” from St. […]
Salons, Restaurants Get Some Relief as Walz Announces June 1 Opening
Churches, gyms still on the outside of Governor, Commissioner's plans.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he’s “turning the dial” again for Minnesota businesses, allowing restaurants to host patio seating – adding to their new “to-go” and curbside repertoire. Salons and barbershops were also given the go-ahead, too, with all in this most recent group given a June 1 start date. But it was Walz’s decision […]
Filing for Wright County Public Office Begins Today
Those looking to fill a seat in Wright County must file by Tuesday, June 2.
Compiled from Wright County news services The candidate filing period for federal, state and county offices opened today, May 19, 2020 and ends at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, as the 2020 local elections officially get underway. A complete affidavit of candidacy and applicable filing fee must be received by the deadline. Residents interested in […]
Wright County Outlines Testing Procedures as More Kits Available
Feeling sick? More help is in place to figure out if you've caught the novel coronavirus.
Courtesy of Wright County Public Health As the days and weeks have passed, many things have changed in our day to day lives. The guidance and recommendations around COVID-19 can seem like a moving target. Wright County Public Health acknowledges that struggle and will continue to share the latest information to empower you and inform […]
Wright County Arrests Listed for Period Ending on May 11
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has reported the following arrests for the period ending May 11, 2020. Those named in the report have been arrested and charged. Charges do not presume guilt until the person named has appeared in court and/or paid the fine associated with their arrest. On May 4, Teresa Marie Morrow, 29, […]
Minnesota Transitions to ‘Stay Safe’ as More Businesses to Reopen
Another 37,000 Minnesotans will be able to head back to work Monday, May 18.
Minnesotans looking for a return to normal – or some sort of “new normal” – were greeted with positive news from Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday night, as the state’s top official eased back on a number of restrictions that have been in place since late March. Governor Tim Walz announced the next phase of the […]