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Construction Season Winds Down on ‘Gap Project’ between Albertville, Monticello

The Interstate 94 project will move into "maintenance mode" for the season, until work fires up in 2026.

November 7, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Whether it’s this weekend, or somewhere soon in the 14-day forecast, one thing is for certain – winter is coming, and construction season is officially hitting pause. That’s the message […]

Tagged With: Albertville, bridge, Gap Project, Interstate 94

Hanover Family Loses Home in Structure Fire

The couple and their 'daycare kids' are safe after the blaze appeared to start in the garage.

November 6, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Fire in hanover

A tragic Wednesday afternoon fire has left a Hanover couple homeless, according to friends, neighbors and family. However, a catastrophe was avoided as all people are safe. Multiple departments responded […]

Tagged With: fire, Hanover

Wright County Schools, Including STMA, Pass Referenda with Flying Colors

It was a good night for supporters of local school districts, as Monticello, Rockford and St. Michael-Albertville all passed levy increases that, they say, will close funding gaps.

November 5, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

For Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, the saying “the third time’s the charm” has never rang more true. After failing to see her district push a local levy referendum across the finish […]

Tagged With: election, levy, school districts, STMA School District

Albertville, Otsego to Get Traffic Reprieve Later this Month with County 37/137 Opening

It's going to get a bit easier to get around Albertville and southeastern Otsego later this month, according to the Wright County Highway Department.

November 3, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

It’s going to get a bit easier to get around Albertville and southeastern Otsego later this month, according to the Wright County Highway Department. That’s because work will, weather permitting, […]

Tagged With: Costco, County Road 137, County Road 37, road construction

With SNAP Benefits Hitting Pause, Wright County Food Banks Call for Help

The Federal Government shutdown means many could go hungry without the aid program.

October 28, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

With the Federal Government shutdown lingering into November, and no end really in sight for the partisan staredown, food shelves around the North Wright County Today area are ramping up […]

Tagged With: CAER, CROSS, food shelf, Hanover, STMA Food Shelf

Zimmerman Man Charged with Criminal Vehicular Operation after Monticello Crash

A Redwood Falls man was airlifted after the Oct. 12 incident.

October 17, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

A Zimmerman man has been charged with Criminal Vehicular Operations and is awaiting trial in Wright County after a weekend crash in Monticello. The crash, which occurred shortly after midnight […]

Tagged With: charges, crash, Monticello, Tyler Scott Wild

BREAKING: One Man Dead, Two Rescued after Fishing Boat Capsizes Near Monticello Plant

Names have not been released for those involved in Tuesday morning accident.

October 8, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

A Tuesday morning fishing trip on the Mississippi River turned tragic near the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Tuesday, October 7. According to multiple reports, authorities responded to an emergency call […]

Tagged With: Fishing boat, Mississippi River, Monticello, Rescue

Open House for Huge Highway 25 Project Linking Buffalo/Monticello Set for October

From commuter traffic to farm work, Highway 25 is essential to all of Wright County. A massive facelift is coming soon.

September 24, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Project map

After years of discussion, action on Highway 25 between Monticello and Buffalo is finally around the bend. The State Highway, which links two of Wright County’s busiest communities and is […]

Otsego Prairie Festival and Car Show Rolls out this Weekend

The area's fastest-growing community also has the fastest-growing citywide celebration.

September 12, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

This weekend is going to feel like summer, but Otsego’s Prairie Festival and Car Show is always a harbinger for fall. Held at Otsego’s Prairie Park, It’s back on Saturday with […]

Tagged With: car show, festival, Otsego

Open Streets STMA Returns to St. Michael as FYCC Bids Farewell to Sandy Greninger

This year's event will feature a special booth for the community to see the longtime face of FYCC and bid her best wishes in her retirement.

September 10, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

She’s been the face of youth activities around St. Michael and Albertville for nearly three decades. She’s beaten cancer twice. She’s served on every community board and organization you can […]

Tagged With: FYCC, Open Streets, St. Michael City Hall, Town Center

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