After initially announcing a run for a third term as Governor of Minnesota, DFLer Tim Walz – who was a nominee for Vice President in 2024 – is bowing out. […]
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.
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 […]
Special Election in Wright County Set for Tuesday
Voters will decide who fills the seat of the late Sen. Bruce Anderson
It’s an early Election Day in Wright County’s 29th District tomorrow, as Monticello and Buffalo area voters can head to the polls to decide who takes the seat in the […]
St. Michael Council Approves Starbuck’s, Chipotle for Town Center
St. Michael reaps the reward of recent growth - spurred by developments on the city's south and west sides - with the City's approval of a new restaurant parcel in the Town Center.
As St. Michael council members, planning staff and city employees put their heads together more than a decade ago for a comprehensive plan surrounding commercial development in the city’s new […]
St. Michael Plans Roundabout at MacIver, Frankfort Parkway Intersection
A hearing for the project, which will improve safety measures for nearby development, is set for April 25.
The City of St. Michael has a key project in its summer stable, and an open house for the new roundabout at MacIver Avenue and Frankfort Parkway is set for […]
Local Preview: Crowded Fields for STMA School Board, ISD 728 as Well
A look at the local school board elections impacting STMA communities.
Editor’s Note: Due to discrepancies in reporting, this article is being updated and clarified from the general election article posted yesterday. NWCT apologies for the errors and any confusion caused. […]
Trial for Buffalo Allina Clinic Gunman to begin Monday
Jury selection in the murder trial of Gregory Ulrich begins today, Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Wright County Justice Center. Ulrich is charged in the Feb. 9, 2021 shooting […]
DEVELOPING: Hudson, Lucero and Hendrickson All Enter Legislative Race after Redistricting
Hours after redistricting maps were released by the Minnesota Supreme Court, familiar faces entered the race to the State Capitol.
With redistricting maps causing major changes to Wright County legislative districts once again after a decade of continued – if interrupted – growth, a trio of familiar faces tossed their […]
Buffalo Strong: Sheriff Remembers Events of One Year Ago
Submitted by the Wright County Government News Staff Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 started like just about any frigid February day in Buffalo. People were moving quicker than the usual to […]
Trial Scheduled for Accused Buffalo Clinic Gunman
The state's first high profile trail of 2022 will take place in Wright County.
Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes announced Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 the schedule for the trial of Gregory Ulrich. Ulrich is accused of shooting multiple victims at the Allina Crossroads Clinic […]
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