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Otsego Truck Driver Barrels into Protest on I-35W in Minneapolis

The incident happened after the highway was closed to drivers.

May 31, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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An Otsego man is in custody at the Hennepin County Jail after he allegedly drove his tanker truck into the middle of a crowd protesting on Interstate 35W near University […]

Tagged With: 35W, Bogdan Vechirko, Ken Advantage Group, Otsego, protest

Filing for Wright County Public Office Begins Today

Those looking to fill a seat in Wright County must file by Tuesday, June 2.

May 19, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Compiled from Wright County news services The candidate filing period for federal, state and county offices opened today, May 19, 2020 and ends at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, as […]

Tagged With: 2020, Elections, filing, Wright County

Minnesota Transitions to ‘Stay Safe’ as More Businesses to Reopen

Another 37,000 Minnesotans will be able to head back to work Monday, May 18.

May 14, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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Minnesotans looking for a return to normal – or some sort of “new normal” – were greeted with positive news from Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday night, as the state’s top […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Stay Home, Stay Safe, Walz

Minnesota to Stay Home for Two More Weeks, Retail Can Do Curbside

In a move to "turn the dial" toward re-opening the state, Walz extended his Stay Home order through May 18, 2020.

April 30, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in an effort to find a balance between a virus that is still killing more than a dozen residents, on average, per day in his state […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz, Stay Home

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

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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 Offers Mental Health Resources During COVID-19

County officials realize stress, anxiety can be factors during the pandemic

April 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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Living through a public health emergency such as COVID-19 can be extremely stressful. It is common to feel anxious, be afraid for the health and safety of yourself and loved […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, 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

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Expected to Give Stay at Home Order at 2 p.m. Wednesday

Details are not known, but schools will remain closed to kids into April, and restaurants and bars will remain limited to curbside service as the state looks to flatten the curve.

March 25, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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Reports from various outlets, including advisers to the Governor’s office, are stating that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will issue an Executive Order today, Wednesday, March 25 ordering residents to “Stay […]

Tagged With: coronavirus, Executive Order, Gov. Tim Walz, shutdown

BREAKING: City of St. Michael Closes to Aid COVID-19 Fight

The city will continue to function and provide services, but the central office will be closed.

March 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

The City of St. Michael announced Monday, March 23 that all facilities and the city’s central office would be closed for an indefinite time. The move was made to protect […]

Tagged With: city hall, coronavirus, COVID-19

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

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