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Wright County Public Health Ready to Assist in COVID-19 Recovery

The county's public health arm is serving those in need now, but could be a huge part of the recovery effort when tests and vaccines expand.

April 21, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

virus

Wright County Public Health hasn’t been a visible part of the frontline of the fight against novel coronavirus. Much of that lead has been taken by the state’s Department of […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Sarah Grossheusch, Video series, Wright County Public Health

Wright County 39 Reconstruction Project Comes in under Budget

April 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

In June 2017, the Wright County Board of Commissioners followed suit with numerous other counties in the state that were struggling to keep up with the funding needs for county […]

Tagged With: Construction, highway, Wright County, Wright County 39

VIDEO: NWCT Hosts New Series – COVID 19 Response from Community Leaders

A series of Zoom conversations with the people who are here to help in our communities with services, advice and more.

April 2, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

North Wright County Today publisher Mike Schoemer announces the first in a set of interviews with business owners, leaders, and residents from our NWCT communities amid the COVID-19 crisis in […]

Tagged With: Albertville, COVID-19, Otsego, St. Michael

BREAKING: Restaurants, Bars, Even Gyms to Close to Public across Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz issued executive order 20-04, taking drastic steps to curb crowds amid the fight against novel coronavirus.

March 16, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

virus

Calling it an “imperative” to curb crowds and gatherings amid the state’s fight against COVID-19, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took extreme measures Monday, March 16, issuing Executive Order 20-04, which […]

Tagged With: closures, COVID-19, Executive Order, Gov. Tim Walz

Wright County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19, New Guidelines Announced

A Wright County patient is recovering at home, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

March 14, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

virus

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently announced a series of community-level strategies to help slow the spread of novel coronavirus in Minnesota communities. With a total of 21 cases […]

Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, St. Michael-Albertville basketball

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

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

Republican Novotny Tops Hobot in Special Election

The GOP held onto the House District 30A seat with a win in Tuesday's vote.

February 5, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Paul Novotny

As expected, Minnesota Republicans just shouted “next man up” in the wake of Nick Zerwas’ retirement, sending Sherburne County Deputy Paul Novotny to the State Legislature with a win in […]

Tagged With: 2020, House District 30A, Novotny, special election, Zerwas

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