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Wright County Arrests Center on Drugs, Disputes

May 14, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released information on the following arrests around the county for the week of May 4 through May 10. All those named have been arrested and […]

Final Shift for Wright County Deputy Ken Kremer Today

May 14, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

After a quarter of a century of emergency calls, friendly patrol stops, traffic citations and all of the other ins and outs facing a modern-day Wright County Deputy, one officer […]

UPDATED: STMA Students Safe, Deputy Injured When Bus, Cruiser Collide

The accident happened shortly after school was released near Fieldstone Elementary Tuesday, May 12.

May 12, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

A Wright County Sheriff’s Office cruiser and a school bus operated by Don’s Bus Services of Albertville collided at the intersection of Jason Avenue Northeast (Wright County Highway 18) and […]

Attorney: Christopher Besser to Face Murder Charges in St. Michael Shootings

The 21-year-old will appear on second-degree murder charges, but Wright County Attorney Tom Kelly will convene a grand jury in June.

May 12, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

Christopher Besser used a 30/30 rifle to gun down his father and brother Saturday night in a pair of murders that have shaken three communities. Besser, 21, shot his father, […]

Funeral Services Scheduled for Victims of St. Michael Shooting

Officer Todd Besser and his son, Blake, will be laid to rest Sunday, May 17 in Elk River.

May 11, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

The Elk River Police Department has announced funeral arrangements for Officer Todd Besser, 49, and his son, Blake, 27, the two victims in the shooting Saturday evening in St. Michael. […]

When Traumatic Events Occur: What to Look For and How to Help Our Kids

May 10, 2015 By craigrens

A fundamental goal of parenting is to help children grow and thrive to the best of their potential. Parents anticipate protecting their children from danger whenever possible, but sometimes serious […]

UPDATE: Elk River Officer Todd Besser One of Two Men Shot in St. Michael

The Wright County Sheriff's Office has one man in custody after yesterday's shooting.

May 10, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

UPDATE (5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 10): An Elk River Police Officer’s son has been identified as the gunman in an incident that left two men dead in a St. Michael […]

A Golden Valley man is facing felony charges after he waved a pellet gun at a Monticello man.

May 7, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

A dispute between a Golden Valley teen and a Monticello man just two blocks from the Monticello Middle School Monday caused a stir in that community, and ended with felony […]