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Minnesota Moves Into Next Phase of Re-Opening: Gyms, Theaters and More Get the Green Light

Gov. Tim Walz made a Friday afternoon announcement impacting thousands of businesses and workers, turning the dials again on restarting the state.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Friday announced Phase III of the Stay Safe MN plan, including a gradual turn of the dial to allow the re-opening of indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues beginning Wednesday, June 10. Locally, venues such as St. Michael Cinema and Big Al’s Blowling Alley will get to move ahead with re-opening, […]

Wright County Sheriff: We Can Work Together

First-term Sheriff Sean Deringer weighs in on recent events.

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Courtesy of Wright County Public Information Like all of you, when I saw the video that captured the death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis Police Officers on May 25, I was shocked and horrified. It once again put a spotlight on law enforcement and how we interact with people of color. I […]

State Officials Believe Truck Driver Wasn’t Intent on Causing Harm

The nearly-tragic scene might have been a complete mistake, according to Governor, Commissioners.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

Maple Lake, Annandale Churches Hit by COVID-19

Church of St. Timothy Pastor states priest, parishioners have tested positive.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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