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Sheriff’s Office Warns of Increase in Residential Burglaries

After reports of robberies in both St. Michael and Albertville last week, the Wright County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to remain on the watch.

January 19, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

Despite the cold weather last week a few unlucky residents around Wright County were still subjected to an even worse fate – a daytime break-in at their home. Reports of […]

Driving Violations, Warrants Lead Arrests: Wright County Sheriff’s Report

January 14, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents and arrests for the week of Jan. 5 to 12 in Wright County. All those named are expected to be charged […]

Latest Level III Sex Offender Moves into Rural Monticello Home

Anthony DeWalt, 49, will move into the rural home on County Road 37 south of Monticello.

January 12, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County officials today released information of another convicted Level III sex offender who is moving into a state operated and regulated home south of Monticello near the intersection of […]

New Charter School Will Use Wright County’s Natural Resources to Teach Area’s Kids

Established by Kathy and Bob DeBoer, the Jane Goodall Environmental Services Academy will open in the fall of 2015.

January 12, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

Head southwest of Monticello on Wright County Highway 39 and you’ll come around some twists and turns near the south entrance of Lake Maria State Park that will have you […]

Group Plans Substance Abuse Program for County at Buffalo High

January 9, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

Know the Truth, the substance abuse prevention program of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge announced they will be hosting a community forum event on Jan. 22nd specifically tailored for Wright County. […]

Rocker Kat Perkins to Headline STMA Hockey Fundraiser

The queen of 2014’s “The Voice” will perform an acoustic set at the annual event at STMA Arena.

January 6, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

Throughout the spring and early summer of 2014, Minneapolis’ Kat Perkins, and, by association, her St. Michael-based sister Kelly Perkins Robison, soared to popularity with her run on NBC’s hit […]

Snowmobiler Injured in Single Crash in Otsego

January 6, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

A Monticello teen was injured in a single-vehicle snowmobile crash early Monday as people were headed on commutes to work and school. The incident, according to Wright County Sheriff’s Office […]

Monticello Kicks off Frosty Celebration this Week

Frostbite Days, inspired by the Frostbite Fishing Challenge, is now a wintry weekend in the Magic city.

January 5, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

Monticello’s newest festival with the fitting name makes a frosty entrance during this Arctic week, as the Frostbite Days Celebration kicks off Friday night. There will be events throughout the […]

Warrants, Assaults Lead Holiday Arrest Report: Wright County

December 31, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Deputies reported the following arrests and incidents for the week of Dec. 22 to Dec. 28. All information is provided by the WCSO and all individuals […]

Horses Perish in Wright County Barn Fire

Monticello and Buffalo fire departments contained the Monday blaze, but not before it engulfed a horse barn.

December 29, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

Nine horses were lost at a Wright County farm after a fire ripped through a barn early Monday morning. Wright County Sheriff’s Office communications staff received a 911 call around […]