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Wright County Becomes 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County

Commissioners voted to join several other Minnesota counties with the designation, aiming to protect gun owners' rights.

March 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

On Tuesday, March 3, the Wright County Boardroom was filled to capacity as the county board of commissioners voted to make Wright County the sixth county in Minnesota to adopt […]

Tagged With: 2nd Amendment, gun laws, guns, ownership, Sheriff Sean Deringer

Recent Wright County Arrests: St. Michael Theft, Multiple DWI Arrests

February 25, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has logged the following arrests and incidents for the week fo Feb. 17-24. Those named have been arrested on the charges listed. It does not […]

Tagged With: arrest report, DWI, WCSO, Wright County

As Fire Winds Down, State Shuts Down Becker Recycling Business

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has ordered Northern Metals to stop stacking cars at the Becker site.

February 21, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Northern Metals Fire

After more than four days of fighting a fire that spewed particles of paint, rubber and more into the air, the blaze at the Northern Metals Recycling Plant in Becker […]

Tagged With: Becker, fire, Northern Metal, recycling

Fire Departments Share Startling Images from Becker Blaze

Walls of junked cars smoldering show everyone what firefighters are up against.

February 20, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Northern Metals Fire

As winter winds whipped from the north, St. Michael’s sunset was shrouded with a black veil on Wednesday, February 19. It made for amazing imagery – but its source, the […]

Tagged With: Becker, fire, Northern Metals

Air Quality in Question as Fire Burns Near Becker

February 19, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Northern Metals Fire

North winds are carrying toxic air from a fire near Becker are carrying toxic ash and fumes. It’s enough to get the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency involved. The fire is […]

Tagged With: fire, Northern Metals, recycling, smell

Temperatures to Plummet across Wright County as Arctic Blast Arrives

February 12, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, was a perfect morning to take the dog for a walk or wait with the kids at the bus stop. Thursday, Feb. 13, you way want […]

Tagged With: extreme cold, weather, wind chill, winter weather advisory

MnDOT Wraps 2019, Looks to 2020 of Change on I-94

December 16, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

Interstate 94 sign

With frost setting in and a new year around the corner, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is shutting down roadwork on Interstate 94 between Maple Grove and Clearwater for the […]

Tagged With: Clearwater, Interstate 94, road construction, winter

Legendary Viking, NERF Inventor, was Monticello’s Own

Fred Cox was a local hero, but known for so much more than kicking footballs.

November 27, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

Fred Cox wore more than a few hats in his day. He started his football career as a running back, but then became the most decorated kicker in Minnesota Vikings […]

Tagged With: Fred Cox, kicker, Minnesota Vikings, Monticello

County Busts Meth House Near Monticello

November 18, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

A call to investigators led to the breakup of a local meth house over the weekend. Wright County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a drug complaint near the intersection […]

Tagged With: drugs, meth, Monticello, Wright County Sheriff's Office

Monticello Bids Farewell to Mauer, the Therapy Dog

November 4, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

Everyone once in a while, you could get a glimpse of Mauer on Highway 25, or Chelsea Road, or elsewhere in Monticello as his family made their rounds. Goggles. Tongue. […]

Tagged With: Mauer, Monticello, St. Bernard

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