The Wright County man responsible for an unthinkable day in Buffalo history will remain behind bars, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, Feb. 21. Gregory Ulrich, who started a day […]
STMA Arts Shine: Choir and One-Act Have a Day to Remember
The Minnesota State High School League featured STMA's Choir and One-Act groups after they took the spotlight in more ways than one.
All the world’s a stage – William Shakespeare. Easy for him to say. The streets of London were Shakespeare’s. From beautiful playhouses to works in parks, the Baird made his […]
Sheriff’s Report: Wright County Arrests Include Drug, Assault Charges
The following arrests were reported in Wright County over the week of January 15-21. All people have been charged, but are presumed innocent until proved guilty.
Wright County Sheriff’s deputies reported the following arrests from Jan. 15-21, 2024. All named have been legally charged of a crime but are innocent until proven guilty in Wright County […]
BREAKING: Fatal Accident Closes I-94 Westbound Near Albertville
The freeway was slowly re-opening to traffic Wednesday afternoon.
A single-vehicle crash near the Interstate 94 intersection with County Road 38/138 in Albertville has closed the westbound lane for much of the afternoon. Officials are now stating this is […]
Tesla, St. Michael Cinema Teaming Up to Bring Tesla Truck to Town
Christmas will come early for fans of the electronic vehicle guru, with an actual vehicle on site.
Texas electronic vehicle giant Tesla will be bringing a long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck to the St. Michael Cinema 15 thanks to its dealership in nearby Rogers. Tesla and CEO Elon Musk […]
Two Killed on Interstate 94 Near Crow River in Freak Accident
The crash - caused by a westbound semi losing two tires, shut down Interstate 94 eastbound for hours Saturday, October 21.
A freak accident involving a wesbout semi truck and trailer and an eastbound Nissan SUV killed two Minnesota women and sent two others to the hospital Saturday. The incident happened […]
FEMA to Test Wireless Emergency Alert System Wednesday, Oct. 4
The test - subject to conspiracy theories nationwide - is part of a wider plan for the Emergency Alert System we've known for years.
From televisions to computers, cell phones to tablets, everything has gone wireless these days. So, too, should the United States’ Emergency Alert System. That’s the opinion of the Federal Emergency […]
More than 20 Years Later, the Wounds of 9/11 are Infected
A call to action for all. Not some.
I was, in every sense of the word, a “rookie” editor on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. My first deadline as the editor of the West Fargo Pioneer weekly paper. I […]
BREAKING: Body Found in Mississippi River Near Otsego Landing
Officers are asking the public to stay off the waterway near Norin Landing.
Wright County investigators – busy with a fatal hit-and-run investigation in St. Michael – are now attempting to identify the body of a man found in the Mississippi River near […]
Family, County Identify Kyle Dixon, 36, as man hit and killed in St. Michael
The Sheriff's Office is searching for evidence and asking people to check security cameras in the area. Funeral services for Dixon are set for Friday.
Wright County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for help in the search for evidence of a hit and run that killed a St. Michael man Friday night near the intersection […]