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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

Minnesota Golf Courses, Fishing Ready to Roll with Gov’s Announcment

Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order Friday, April 17, hoping to clear the way for residents to "go outdoors."

April 17, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-38 today (April 17), bringing some good news for those who enjoy the outdoors. The order allows for safe outdoor recreation for specific […]

Tagged With: boating, COVID-19, fishing, golf, Minnesota

NWCT Video Series: Comfort Matters Pushes Effort to Support Stylists, Salons and More

One idea has spun into another for the heating and cooling company that has roots in Hanover.

April 16, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

As restaurants, salons and other businesses were shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s orders to social distance, Comfort Matters owner Corey Hickmann started thinking about the impact […]

Tagged With: Comfort Matters, COVID-19, local business, relief

Wright County Sees First Death to COVID-19

The patient was in his or her 80s, and died two days after being testing positive for the illness.

April 13, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

The Minnesota Department of Health has announced the first confirmed death of a Wright County resident due to COVID-19. The person died Thursday, April 9, just two days after testing […]

Wright County Roadwork in Albertville Outlet Mall Area Underway

The project, which will widen the County 19 roadway and change intersections along County 38 to roundabouts, started this week.

April 13, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

A major reconstruction project along Wright County Highways 19 and 39 is underway this week, widening LaBeaux Avenue to the north the Albertville Premium Outlet area and reconfigure major intersections […]

Tagged With: Albertville Premium Outlets, County Road 19, County Road 38, LeBeaux Avenue

Minnesota ‘Stay Home’ Order in Place until May 4, 2020

Gov. Tim Walz extends social distancing period, stating it's "working."

April 9, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has extended the Stay Home Order until May 4 in order to continue what he sees as Minnesota’s success in slowing the spread of COVID-19 across the state. […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Governor Tim Walz, Stay Home

North Wright County Today Video Series: COVID-19 Response from Financial Leaders

A series of Zoom conversations with the people who are here to help in our communities with services, advice and more.

April 9, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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North Wright County Today publisher Mike Schoemer announces the first in a set of interviews with business owners, leaders, and residents from our NWCT communities amid the COVID-19 crisis in […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, finance, investing, mortgage

Common Legal Questions Surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

April 8, 2020 By jeffobrien

For more than a half century, my firm has advised, represented, and defended businesses big and small. We want to be sure you know that small businesses can count on […]

Tagged With: blog, Jeff O'Brien, Legal questions

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

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