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BREAKING: Kelly Retires after Two Decades as Wright County Attorney

'I will be forever grateful," Kelly said.

September 30, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Tom Kelly

After 37 years as an attorney in Wright County, and the lead prosecuting attorney for the county the last 22 years, Tom Kelly is ready to put his files away […]

Tagged With: attorney, retirement, Tom Kelly, Wright County

BREAKING: Fire Levels Business in Hanover Industrial Park

The former site of T&S Trucking went up in flames around 7 p.m.

June 15, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Multiple fire departments were called to the Hanover Industrial Park around 7 p.m. Monday, June 15 after the sky filled with smoke thanks to a fire in the 11000 block […]

Tagged With: fire, Hanover, Hanover Industrial Park, truck

Wright County Sheriff: We Can Work Together

First-term Sheriff Sean Deringer weighs in on recent events.

June 5, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Courtesy of Wright County Public Information Like all of you, when I saw the video that captured the death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis Police Officers on […]

Tagged With: George Floyd, Minneapolis, Sean Deringer, Wright County Sheriff's Office

State Officials Believe Truck Driver Wasn’t Intent on Causing Harm

The nearly-tragic scene might have been a complete mistake, according to Governor, Commissioners.

June 1, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

booking photo

State investigators and officials, from Gov. Tim Walz to the Commissioner of Public Safety, are stating a truck driver who rolled his 18-wheeler onto the Interstate 35W bridge might have […]

Tagged With: 35W, Minneapolis protests, truck driver, Vechirko

Otsego Truck Driver Barrels into Protest on I-35W in Minneapolis

The incident happened after the highway was closed to drivers.

May 31, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

booking photo

An Otsego man is in custody at the Hennepin County Jail after he allegedly drove his tanker truck into the middle of a crowd protesting on Interstate 35W near University […]

Tagged With: 35W, Bogdan Vechirko, Ken Advantage Group, Otsego, protest

BREAKING: Wright County Sheriff’s Office Seek Suspect in Otsego Robbery

The man smashed windows at the Riverview store and escaped with liquor loot.

May 26, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a thief after a “smash and grab” in Otsego over the holiday weekend. The incident, which occurred at the […]

Tagged With: break-in, crime, Otsego, Riverview Liquorette

Wright County Arrests Listed for Period Ending on May 11

May 18, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has reported the following arrests for the period ending May 11, 2020. Those named in the report have been arrested and charged. Charges do not […]

Tagged With: arrest report, Wright County Sheriff, Wright County Sheriff's Office

Recent Wright County Arrests: St. Michael Theft, Multiple DWI Arrests

February 25, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has logged the following arrests and incidents for the week fo Feb. 17-24. Those named have been arrested on the charges listed. It does not […]

Tagged With: arrest report, DWI, WCSO, Wright County

As Fire Winds Down, State Shuts Down Becker Recycling Business

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has ordered Northern Metals to stop stacking cars at the Becker site.

February 21, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Northern Metals Fire

After more than four days of fighting a fire that spewed particles of paint, rubber and more into the air, the blaze at the Northern Metals Recycling Plant in Becker […]

Tagged With: Becker, fire, Northern Metal, recycling

Air Quality in Question as Fire Burns Near Becker

February 19, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Northern Metals Fire

North winds are carrying toxic air from a fire near Becker are carrying toxic ash and fumes. It’s enough to get the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency involved. The fire is […]

Tagged With: fire, Northern Metals, recycling, smell

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