North Wright County Today

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

DNR Confirms Zebra Mussels in Lake Pulaski Near Buffalo

The invasive species is rampant in Minnesota lakes and can ruin watercraft, ecosystems and water quality.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Lake Pulaski in the city of Buffalo, Wright County. A lake service-provider business reported finding a dead zebra mussel on equipment they were installing on a lake property for the season. Commercial divers subsequently found a live adult zebra mussel in […]

Wright County Man Sentenced on Charges of Child Pornography

An FBI investigation landed an Otsego man in Federal prison.

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An Otsego man was sentenced to 125 months in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, ordered to pay $65,000 in restitution, $17,000 to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography fund, and $5,000 to the Domestic Trafficking Victims’ fund, for possession of images and videos depicting child sexual abuse, announced United States Attorney […]

Closures Coming on Interstate 94 Between St. Michael, Albertville

Westbound ramp on I-94 to Wright County 36 (by Fox Hollow) will shut down Sunday night.

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Motorists should expect two nighttime ramp closures so crews can prepare for the Highway 241 and Wright County Highway 19 bridge work. The westbound I-94 ramp to Wright County Road 36 at the Highway 241 bridge will close the night of Sunday, May 1. Drivers will be detoured to use the Hwy 241 loop ramp, […]

Buffalo Man Identified as Victim in Road Rage Shooting Near Maple Grove

The man was found critically injured in his vehicle Easter Sunday near Interstate 94 and Maple Grove Parkway

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An apparent “road rage” incident in Maple Grove that ended in tragedy on Easter Sunday has taken the life of a Buffalo man. William F. Haire, 61, of Buffalo has been identified as the shooting victim in what witnesses said was a dispute between two drivers that unfolded in Maple Grove near the intersection of […]

State Announces Closure Plans Between St. Michael, Albertville for I-94 Project

Another season of construction is already in full swing.

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Two years down, one more to go. Interstate 94 will continue to see construction crews work on the lane expansion project and road rehabilitation from Maple Grove to Clearwater this season. Much of the work has been done, but roadside work and lane changes will continue this year, particularly between Minnesota Highway 241 and Wright […]

Obituary: Funeral Services set for Former STMA Superintendent

Mario DeMatteis is survived by his wife Carol and two sons.

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“He was a fierce advocate of schools and for our students and staff,” said Dr. Anne Marie Foucualt, current Superintendent of STMA School District, of Mario DeMatteis. “Perhaps no one did more to establish the tradition of excellence that we have here at STMA schools. His kindness, quick smile and, especially, his famous hugs will […]

St. Michael-Albertville Finishes Undefeated, Wins Wrestling Crown

The Knights capped off a march through Minnesota for the ages, dominating all three opponents at the State Team Meet.

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Jed Wester and Jimmy Heil slammed the door on Stillwater wrestling’s hopes for an upset Friday night, securing a State 3A Championship for St. Michael-Albertville and securing an undefeated season for the Knights. It culminated a year that saw STMA take on all comers – from top-ranked opponents in other classes to challengers like the […]

Stellis Health Re-Opens Urgent Care Services in Monticello

After closing for more than a year due to COVID-19, the clinic is able to re-open urgent care services.

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The Urgent Care at Stellis Health – Monticello Clinic will reopen on Saturday, March 5 after being closed for more than a year due to the pandemic and need to redeploy staff. “To minimize long wait times and surges in demand for urgent care, we’re asking patients to call before they come to schedule an […]

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