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Help Dozens of Wright County Charities, Groups on Give to the Max Day

GiveMN.org is back with the biggest day of charitable giving in the state, and you can assist lots of local organizations with a donation today, Nov. 13.

November 13, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

GiveMN.org is back for the sixth year in a row to help charities all over Minnesota, including dozens here in northern Wright County. Give to the Max Day is today, […]

Disaster Averted Despite Crash with Wrong Way Driver in Wright County

A Wisconsin man driving the wrong-way on I-94 did some damage, but no critical injuries were reported.

November 12, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

The Minnesota State Patrol and Wright County Sheriff’s Department are investigating another crash on snow stretches of Interstate 94 today after a crash shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, […]

Salute to Veterans: Twin Cities’ Businesses Offer Specials for Those Who Served

Veterans Day promotions feature everything from oil changes to coffee and doughnuts.

November 11, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

Every November, the 11th is set aside to recognize those who served the United States in its Armed Forces with Veterans Day. Many communities feature programs for Vets, including the […]

Early November Storm Socks Wright County with Snow, Ice

Spinouts, school shutdowns and snow; that about sums it up for the season's first winter storm in Minnesota.

November 11, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

It was fitting that Monday, Nov. 10, marked the 39th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, an iron ore ship lost at sea in the waters of Lake […]

Make Turkey Tracks for a New Job

A feast of local openings are upon us, just in time for some extra holiday cash.

November 10, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

Here’s a look at a slew of local job listings provided this week to North Wright County Today. If you’re hiring, feel free to drop Mike at line at nwctnews@gmail.com […]

Warning: Winter Storm Could Drop Foot of Snow on Wright County

Be prepared for a messy commute Monday in the North Wright County area, as the season arrives with a snowy blast.

November 9, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire North Wright County Today area, with a steady stream of snow expected to […]

Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony Honors Loved Ones During the Holiday Season

November 5, 2014 By centracare

CentraCare Health – Monticello has partnered with CentraCare Health – St. Cloud Hospital Home Care and Hospice, Heartland Hospice, and Guardian Angels Elim Hospice to host a Hospice Tree Lighting […]

Complete Election 2014 Results from North Wright County Area

From school board to U.S. Congress, local voters weighed in on dozens of races.

November 5, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

Here’s a quick rundown from some of last night’s races. Click on the links, where applicable, for the full story. • St. Michael City Council, Mayor – Zachman Earns Another Term, […]

School Measures Winning for Buffalo, Elk River Students

Millions of dollars in upgrades and construction were on the line Tuesday night for voters in Hanover, Otsego and beyond.

November 4, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

Voters in Elk River, Buffalo School Districts Approve Measures Voters in Elk River (including Otsego) and Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose school districts unofficially supported measures to increase local tax levies and bond […]

St. Michael’s Joe Hagerty Wins Second Term as County Sheriff

The former city council member held a large lead in his race for re-election.

November 4, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

With more than two-thirds of the precincts reporting in Wright County, and two of his hometown voting areas yet to report, North Wright County Today can confidently declare Sheriff Joe […]