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Another Winter System to Hit Wright County, Cold Blast on Tap this Weekend

While Tuesday and Wednesday will see periods of snowfall, it's the Arctic temperatures on the way Saturday, Sunday that look scarier for most.

December 9, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

If you’re sick of the dustings and sprinklings of snowfall that have been happening since Thanksgiving week, you’re in luck tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather […]

Tagged With: 2025, snow, storm, winter

Man, 18, Facing Multiple Assault Charges for Attack on Deputies

Two Wright County deputies had to discharge sidearms to bring down the man on Tuesday, November 25.

December 3, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

An 18-year-old man is in custody and facing multiple assault charges after a showdown with Wright County Sheriff’s Office Deputies in Monticello on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Official reports filed […]

Tagged With: assault, Monticello, standoff, Wright County

UPDATE: Snowy Wednesday on Tap for Wright County as Storm Track Slips

Tuesday night will see precipitation change to snow and measurable amounts are aiming for the area.

November 25, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

If you’re dipping your turkey into a pot of boiling oil – you may have to shovel off a spot. That’s according to the latest from the National Weather Service […]

Tagged With: snow, storm, Thanksgiving 2025, travel, winter

Winter Storm to the North of Wright County to Hinder Travel, Drop Heavy Snow

From the North Shore to North Dakota, Brainerd to Bemidji, it may be a "White Thanksgiving" for folks north of the Twin Cities.

November 24, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

  A Winter Storm Watch is in effect now for areas as close at Sherburne County and as far away as Valley City, North Dakota, as a”clipper system” takes aim […]

Tagged With: Thanksgiving 2025, travel, winter storm watch

Deer Accidents Rise, More in Latest Sheriff’s Report

Wright County is seeing more vehicle vs. deer accidents as November kicks off.

November 18, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Here’s the latest arrest and incident report from around Wright County, according to the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. A reminder: Arrests do not imply guilt. Those named have been arrested […]

Tagged With: arrests, deputy, office, sheriff, Wright County

BREAKING: Wright County May File First-Degree Murder Charges after Man Kills Co-Worker at Cokato Business

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes said he may convene a Grand Jury after 40-year-old man arrested on Second Degree murder charge.

November 12, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

A gruesome murder at a Cokato business in Wright County may wind up as the first First Degree Murder case in recent history in Wright County as authorities piece together […]

Tagged With: Cokato, murder, Wright County

Construction Season Winds Down on ‘Gap Project’ between Albertville, Monticello

The Interstate 94 project will move into "maintenance mode" for the season, until work fires up in 2026.

November 7, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Whether it’s this weekend, or somewhere soon in the 14-day forecast, one thing is for certain – winter is coming, and construction season is officially hitting pause. That’s the message […]

Tagged With: Albertville, bridge, Gap Project, Interstate 94

Hanover Family Loses Home in Structure Fire

The couple and their 'daycare kids' are safe after the blaze appeared to start in the garage.

November 6, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Fire in hanover

A tragic Wednesday afternoon fire has left a Hanover couple homeless, according to friends, neighbors and family. However, a catastrophe was avoided as all people are safe. Multiple departments responded […]

Tagged With: fire, Hanover

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.

November 5, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: election, levy, school districts, STMA School District

Albertville, Otsego to Get Traffic Reprieve Later this Month with County 37/137 Opening

It's going to get a bit easier to get around Albertville and southeastern Otsego later this month, according to the Wright County Highway Department.

November 3, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

It’s going to get a bit easier to get around Albertville and southeastern Otsego later this month, according to the Wright County Highway Department. That’s because work will, weather permitting, […]

Tagged With: Costco, County Road 137, County Road 37, road construction

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