Incumbent candidates were left without challengers in a handful of races that impact local taxpayers. Here’s a look at the results as they come in on Election Night. Albertville Mayor Jillian Hendrickson – Councilman Aaron Cocking – Councilman Walter Hudson – STMA School Board Member Drew Scherber Member Hollee Saville Member Kari Dwinnell ISD 728 […]
Election Day: Minnesota Votes in Historic 2020 Election
With local elections contested in Otsego and St. Michael, it will be COVID-19 and the POTUS that steal headlines.
Welcome to what, seemingly, is an Election Day fit for 2020. Masks will be required. Social distancing rules will be enforced. Ample hand sanitizer will be on hand. And fresh pens and ballots will be available for all who waited, patiently, to vote on Election Day in the North Wright County area. Polls will be […]
State Releases Guidance for School Districts as Plans Begin for Fall 2020
Minnesota agencies are working with local schools on three different scenarios - and all three may be utilized statewide.
Today, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released guidance to help Minnesota’s public schools plan for the 2020-21 school year. “As we look ahead to the next school year, the health and safety of our students will continue to be our number one priority,” said Minnesota Department of Education […]
Filing for Wright County Public Office Begins Today
Those looking to fill a seat in Wright County must file by Tuesday, June 2.
Compiled from Wright County news services The candidate filing period for federal, state and county offices opened today, May 19, 2020 and ends at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, as the 2020 local elections officially get underway. A complete affidavit of candidacy and applicable filing fee must be received by the deadline. Residents interested in […]
Republican Novotny Tops Hobot in Special Election
The GOP held onto the House District 30A seat with a win in Tuesday's vote.
As expected, Minnesota Republicans just shouted “next man up” in the wake of Nick Zerwas’ retirement, sending Sherburne County Deputy Paul Novotny to the State Legislature with a win in Tuesday, Feb. 4’s special election. Novotny topped challenger and endorsed DFL candidate Chad Hobot 1,983 to 1,141, taking about 63 percent of the votes. Zerwas, […]
Winter Storm Taking Aim at Wright County the First of New Decade
All Twin Cities areas can expect a snarled Friday afternoon commute.
The first winter storm of the new decade is taking aim at the Twin Cities area, and Wright County residents can expect at least 6 inches of new snow by Friday night, followed by howling winds and rough driving conditions on Saturday, Jan. 18. “There’s no doubt the Twin Cities area will see significant snowfall […]