Hanover Archives - North Wright County Today

Hanover Roadwork, Including Roundabout at Beebe Lake Road, Set for June 24

While rain may prolong the project if this weather pattern holds, eventually commuters and residents will have a completely new way of navigating the city of Hanover, with three roundabouts planned at major intersections in the community over the next two summers.

June 18, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Major road reconstruction and redesign on Wright County Highway 19 is expected to begin Monday, June 24, weather permitting. While rain may prolong the project if this weather pattern holds, […]

Girl Rescued after after Crow River Trip Turns Dangerous at Hanover Historic Bridge

First responders were able to resuscitate a girl after three people were hung up in trees in the Crow River on Sunday, June 2.

June 3, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

An outing on the Crow River near Hanover turned into a rescue mission Sunday afternoon after an adult woman and two juveniles were “caught up in trees” near the Historic […]

Family, County Identify Kyle Dixon, 36, as man hit and killed in St. Michael

The Sheriff's Office is searching for evidence and asking people to check security cameras in the area. Funeral services for Dixon are set for Friday.

September 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for help in the search for evidence of a hit and run that killed a St. Michael man Friday night near the intersection […]

Open House Tonight Regarding County Road 35 Redevelopment

With hundreds of houses springing up on the city's east side, reconstruction will provide a new-look highway.

July 27, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

An open house dealing with the construction on Wright County Highway 35 (Kahl Avenue NE) in St. Michael will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 […]

DNR Confirms Zebra Mussels in Lake Pulaski Near Buffalo

The invasive species is rampant in Minnesota lakes and can ruin watercraft, ecosystems and water quality.

May 16, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Lake Pulaski in the city of Buffalo, Wright County. A lake service-provider business reported finding a […]

Heat Wave: Excessive Heat Warning Issued, Wright-Hennepin Issues Plea to Conserve

Actual temperatures could hit triple digits this evening, while the "feels-like" temp has crushed that mark.

June 10, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Wright-Hennepin Electric has issued a plea to customers to roll back utility usage until 10 p.m. tonight, June 10, as commercial usage and air conditioners on blast due 100-degree heat […]

Challenger Mary Wetter Unseats Michael Potter in Wright County

Unofficial results show the longtime Hanover woman has knocked off county commissioner.

November 5, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

In a race separated by just over 225 votes, Hanover’s Mary Potter appears to have unseated Wright County Commissioner Michael Potter in District 4. District 4 includes the City of […]

Wright County Readies as Forecast Calls for Plowable Snow

Drivers should see tough travel conditions Tuesday night due to storm.

October 20, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Story by Wright County Communications Minnesotans know the drill by now when it comes to driving in Minnesota weather. While a little earlier than most expect or prefer, this afternoon […]

BREAKING: Kelly Retires after Two Decades as Wright County Attorney

'I will be forever grateful," Kelly said.

September 30, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

After 37 years as an attorney in Wright County, and the lead prosecuting attorney for the county the last 22 years, Tom Kelly is ready to put his files away […]

BREAKING: Fire Levels Business in Hanover Industrial Park

The former site of T&S Trucking went up in flames around 7 p.m.

June 15, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Multiple fire departments were called to the Hanover Industrial Park around 7 p.m. Monday, June 15 after the sky filled with smoke thanks to a fire in the 11000 block […]