The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of residents being contacted by individuals impersonating WCSO deputies. The scam phone number may appear to be our main number of […]
Joey Dehmer, Longtime Owner of Dehmer’s Meats, Leaves Legacy of Service, Smiles
The lifelong St. Michael man founded J&B Meats and ran the famous Dehmer's Meat Market.
Jospeh Dehmer had a personality that was fitting for his proud home of St. Michael – friendly, a big smile and a laugh you could hear across his store. But […]
BREAKING: Extreme Cold Closes Schools around Wright County on Jan. 23
Winds, cold temps will shut down much of the area.
St. Michael-Albertville schools, including the Catholic school, as well as ISD 728 (Elk River, Rogers, Otsego and Zimmerman), Monticello Public Schools and Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose have all declared a weather emergency for […]
Award-Winning Songwriter Set to Visit STMA Library
Kerry Grombracher will brave the cold and visit Minnesota to show off his roots in Western Music.
Award-winning western songwriter Kerry Grombacher will present his “Songs & Stories of the American West” concert for the Saint Michael Public Library at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026 […]
Breaking: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Steps Back from Re-Election Campaign
The former candidate for Vice President and two-term Governor's decision creates wide open race for 2026.
After initially announcing a run for a third term as Governor of Minnesota, DFLer Tim Walz – who was a nominee for Vice President in 2024 – is bowing out. […]
BREAKING: Blizzard Warning in Effect as Late December Storm Forecast for Wright County
Nearly all of Minnesota will see at least some snow thanks to a massive system taking aim for Sunday, December 28.
After dense fog has layered the area for much of the holiday season, Winter is returning with a bit of a vengeance on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, according to the […]
The Annual NORAD Tracker: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Wright County, Minnesota and Beyond
The tracker is live! Check it out here.
As is our Holiday Tradition and North Wright County Today, we’re ready to help you track the “Jolly Old Elf” himself, Santa Claus, as he makes his journey around the […]
Advocate Urgent Care Opens in Former Stellis Location
The group also has locations in Zimmerman and West St. Paul.
Advocate Urgent Care, a healthcare service that first appeared in the area with a Zimmerman location in 2024, has added a new location in Albertville, utilizing the medical office space […]
Eric Lucero Seeking Second Term in Minnesota State Senate
The small business owner was first elected to the Minnesota Legislature in 2014.
Minnesota State Sen. Eric Lucero, R-Saint Michael, announced he is running for re-election to the Minnesota Senate in the 2026 general election. Lucero was first elected to the Minnesota House […]
Man Who Allegedly Attacked, Killed Coworker at Wright County Business Faces First Degree Murder Charge
A grand jury agreed to premeditated murder charges in the killing of Amber Czech in Cokato.
Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes convened a grand jury to investigate the death of Amber Mary Czech that occurred on November 11, 2025, at Advanced Process Technologies in Cokato, Wright County, […]