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Valve Issue Causes Shutdown at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
Nearly two years after a contaminated water leak, the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant shut down Thursday, March 20, due to what operators are calling a "control valve issue." In a statement released Friday, March 21, Xcel Energy, which has owned an operated the Monticello facility for more … Read Full Article
Knights Wrestling Cruises to Team Championship in Section 5-3A
It was a dominant showing for St. Michael-Albertville, the top-ranked wrestling team in Minnesota, at the Section 5 tournament in Class 3A. The Knights lost just one decision in the opening round, just three matches in the section semifinal versus Maple Grove and only one match in the final, a … Read Full Article
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Major Accident in Construction Zone Closes Interstate 94 Westbound
DEVELOPING: A major accident involving at least one passenger vehicle and construction materials within the Interstate 94 "Gap Project" between Albertville and Monticello has resulted in injuries and delays this morning. The accident happened around 8 a.m., … Read Full Article
Wright County Sheriff’s Office Assists Feds in Cracking Drug Ring
The Wright County Sheriff's Office has helped federal and state investigators apprehend more than a dozen Minnesotans involved in an international drug ring. Fifteen individuals have been charged in a Mexico-based drug trafficking conspiracy that … Read Full Article
Picture Perfect Weather and More on Tap for Daze and Knights in St. Michael
St. Michael Daze and Knights, the community’s annual festival to celebrate the waning days of summer, is ready to roll this weekend with food, inflatables and plenty of music. All events are located in Town Center Park this year, near St. Michael City Hall. … Read Full Article
Fourth of July Fireworks: Celebrate the ‘Ooohs’ and ‘Ahhhs’ around Minnesota
Wondering where to catch a good Fourth of July celebration around the metro? Look no further than Delano, which is set to have an old-fashioned Independence Day that includes one of the oldest parades in the Twin Cities area, as well as the fireworks show … Read Full Article
BREAKING: High Water Closes Section of County Road 35 in Wright County
Wright County Highway 35 will be closed between Calder Avenue Northeast and Dague Avenue Northeast. A detour will be posted using Calder, County Highway 34, and County Highway 117 (Edmonson Avenue Northeast). Access will be allowed for local traffic. The … Read Full Article
Hanover Roadwork, Including Roundabout at Beebe Lake Road, Set for June 24
Major road reconstruction and redesign on Wright County Highway 19 is expected to begin Monday, June 24, weather permitting. While rain may prolong the project if this weather pattern holds, eventually commuters and residents will have a completely new way … Read Full Article
Albertville City Days Rolls into Town as Summer Officially Begins
It's looking like a picture perfect weekend ready to roll with all of the thrills and spills that come with Albertville Friendly City Days. The rides. The food. The singing and dancing. And, of course, that Grand Ol' Parade. Albertville Friendly City Days … Read Full Article
Girl Rescued after after Crow River Trip Turns Dangerous at Hanover Historic Bridge
An outing on the Crow River near Hanover turned into a rescue mission Sunday afternoon after an adult woman and two juveniles were "caught up in trees" near the Historic Hanover Bridge shortly after 1 p.m on June 2. According to county first-responder and … Read Full Article
Explore Your Parks Night in Albertville Returns Thursday, May 16
Join Albertville city staff, council members and firefighters for fun, free food, and prizes for kids and adults from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16. The event will feature: Albertville Public Works equipment displays Albertville Royalty Albertville … Read Full Article