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 Health and, of course, those in the trenches at local hospitals and urgent care units. However, that could change, and rapidly, according to Wright County […]
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."
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 activities, including golf and boating. The Executive Order, which takes effect at 5 a.m. Saturday, April 18, includes opening access fishing, trapping, boating, hiking, biking, […]
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.
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 on local merchants. “I was on a call – actually with you – and some other businesses,” he told NWCT founder Mike Schoemer in an […]
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.
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 positive and being diagnosed with COVID-19, the infection caused by the novel coronavirus. As of Monday, April 13, Wright County has 17 confirmed COVID-19 cases, […]
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.
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 along County Road 38 – or 70th Street Northeast – along the Albertville/Otsego border. Construction of County Highway 38 and Highway 19 in Albertville and […]
Minnesota ‘Stay Home’ Order in Place until May 4, 2020
Gov. Tim Walz extends social distancing period, stating it's "working."
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. The Stay Home Order is now extended to 11:59 pm on May 3, 2020. “What we are doing is working, Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “We are taking […]
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.
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 this video series. Next up in this series – a bit of financial discussion as we face uncertain times in our economy. Nick Shultz, President […]
Common Legal Questions Surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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 that steadfast commitment as you navigate these wild and uncharted waters brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have committed ourselves to staying on the […]
Wright County Offers Mental Health Resources During COVID-19
County officials realize stress, anxiety can be factors during the pandemic
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 ones, or feel overwhelmed by the constant, rapidly changing, and often conflicting information on social media and other news channels. When experiencing these feelings, helpful […]
Wright County 39 Reconstruction Project Comes in under Budget
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 highway and road infrastructure by implementing a half-cent Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) for transportation. The requirement was that all revenue generated by the tax […]
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