North Wright County Today

Local news for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Hanover

Minnesota State High School League Captures STMA Athlete’s Act of Kindness

Girls' cross country runner Jordan Mlsna profiled in latest 'John's Journal.'

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To Minnesota high school athletes, John Millea is “that guy with his picture on the car.” Millea, a longtime writer for the Minnesota State High School League’s website and publications – and Twitter legend, is well-known for his recaps and stats, but is beloved by players and coaches alike because he travels from school to […]

Freeway Lane Closures Announced in St. Michael, Albertville

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Beginning today, Monday, Aug. 19, crews will begin to prepare work areas on I-94 between St. Michael and Albertville for the 2020-2021 construction season.  Crews will widen the road, add lanes, construct temporary crossovers and begin work near the I-94 bridges over Wright County Highway 19. Here’s what to expect when navigating the work area: […]

Vehicle Crashes into Albertville Business

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North Wright County Today has learned more information about last night’s crash at inFIT in Albertville. The incident occurred when Sabrina Patino, age 37 of St. Michael, was parking her vehicle. According to the report, Patino reported that the engine of her Audi sedan revved up for an unexplained reason while she was pulling in […]

Lane Closures Begin on Interstate 94

The elimination of one lane on eastbound Interstate 94 will kick off three years of headaches, reconstruction.

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It’s the beginning of a long stretch of construction on the region’s thoroughfare, Interstate 94. Drivers should watch for lane closures on eastbound I-94 between Rogers and Maple Grove starting this weekend. Beginning Sun, Aug. 4, I-94 will be reduced to two lanes between Minnesota Highway 101 in Rogers and Weaver Lake Road in Maple […]

Elk River Area Schools Will Go to Voters in November

ISD 728 will seek levy funds, bond for an additional school building.

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The ISD 728 School Board unanimously approved a request to seek more local tax dollars to support educational programs and address building maintenance and growing enrollment needs at its regular meeting Monday, June 24. If voters approve the requests, schools throughout the district in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman would all see improvements. The […]

Hands-Free Law that Goes into Effect Today Could Be ‘Phillip’s Law’

Editor Mike Schoemer weighs in on a historic day for drivers.

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For so many families, today, Aug. 1, 2019, is a bittersweet day. They are the families of those killed by distracted drivers. The survivors of ones who are gone because a driver couldn’t put the phone down instead of sending the next text. Those who are left behind because someone had to watch a video, […]

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