Press release courtesy of Wright County Government Earlier this week, the first workplace-associated cluster of COVID19 cases was identified in Wright County. “Considering what we know about the virus, clustering is not surprising,” said Sarah Grosshuesch, Director of Wright County Public Health. “We have been taking steps to prepare for this issue and are working […]
Interstate 94 Complete Lane Shifts Set to Begin Tuesday, May 12
Split traffic between Maple Grove and Rogers will create longer commutes as people head back to work.
Information provided by MnDOT The Minnesota Department of Transportation and construction partners are ready to start work resurfacing eastbound Interstate 94. Drivers should prepare for major lane and ramp changes on the freeway between Rogers and Maple Grove. Motorists on eastbound I-94 that plan to exit in Maple Grove will need to plan ahead and […]
State Department of Education Recommends Virtual Graduation in MN
Guidance for honoring the Class of 2020 was released Friday, May 8.
Meetings, classes and even shopping, to much of an extent, have all moved into “virtual” realms with the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. With Minnesota topping 500 deaths and testing/illness and hospitalization still rising in early May, the Minnesota Department of Education is recommending school districts conduct graduation commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 in much […]
Freeze Warnings in Effect as Cold Snap Hits Wright County
Cover plants and detach hoses - it's going to get chilly.
Headed fishing for the weekend? Don’t forget to cover those new decorative plants, or, worse yet, tomato plants. It’s going to get chilly around these parts. A low temperature of 29 degrees is forecast for the extremely early morning of Friday, May 8. For the record, the coldest temperature recorded on May 7 and 8 […]
Minnesota National Guard to Honor Hospital Workers with Fly-By
The route will include Monticello's Centra Care and Maple Grove hospitals.
Courtesy of the Minnesota National Guard The Minnesota National Guard will be conducting statewide flyovers in recognition of those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic response on Wednesday, May 6. “As part of a nationwide Air Force initiative, the Minnesota Air National Guard will fly over communities throughout the state,” said Maj. Gen. Jon […]
Minnesota to Stay Home for Two More Weeks, Retail Can Do Curbside
In a move to "turn the dial" toward re-opening the state, Walz extended his Stay Home order through May 18, 2020.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in an effort to find a balance between a virus that is still killing more than a dozen residents, on average, per day in his state and a population that’s getting anxious to get back to work, extended his “Stay Home” order to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. He did […]
City of St. Michael Opens Playgrounds
With the Governor's decision on his Stay-at-Home Policy still unclear, city leaders are letting the kids play.
The City of St. Michael is moving forward with a city council decision to open community playgrounds, today, April 29, 2020. It’s a slow step toward “normalcy” in the city, as spring temperatures are sure to draw kids to swings, slides and more. The city is asking parents and kids to monitor each other and […]
Wright County Arrests Listed for Week of April 20
The Wright County Sherriff’s Office listed the following arrests the week of April 20. Those named here have been arrested and/or charged on the following offenses, but have not been tried or found guilty in county court. Those that have paid fees on charges have admitted guilt, per state law. On April 20, Nicholas Theodore […]
Albertville Lions Make it Official, Albertville Friendly City Days Off in 2020
The rumor has been officially confirmed.
It has been, perhaps, a foregone conclusion for a couple of weeks, but the Albertville Lions Club and Albertville Friendlly City Days Committee made it official on Monday, April 27. Albertville Friendly City Days, the community’s – and possibly the greater northwest Twin Cities area’s – official start of summer, has been canceled for 2020. […]
Nine STMA Knights Submit Letters on National Signing Day
No school? No problem for nine outstanding student-athletes who will represent STMA at the next level.
Compiled by STMA Activities Director Keith Cornell Despite not being physically able to gather for our annual spring signing day, the STMA Coaches Association and Activities Department wanted to recognize those seniors who have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. This is a small way we can honor those […]
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