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Major Winter Storm Taking Aim at Wright County, Twin Cities

More than 6 inches of snow, blizzard conditions forecast for area Wednesday, just in time for White Christmas.

December 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Map of snowfall

Remember all of those concerns about a “brown” Christmas? They’re about to get blown away. Quite literally. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Wright County area as the first true winter storm of the season hits the Twin Cities on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Fortunately, with things locked down […]

Tagged With: 2020, blizzard, Christmas, winter storm

Uncontested Races in Albertville, STMA School Board, ISD 728 Board

Candidates were left without challengers in a handful of races that impact local taxpayers. Here's a look.

November 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: 2020, City of Albertville, election, ISD 728, STMA School Board

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.

November 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: 2020, Donald Trump, election, Minnesota, Tom Emmer, vote

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.

June 18, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

virus

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 […]

Tagged With: 2020, back to school, COVID-19

Filing for Wright County Public Office Begins Today

Those looking to fill a seat in Wright County must file by Tuesday, June 2.

May 19, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: 2020, Elections, filing, Wright County

Republican Novotny Tops Hobot in Special Election

The GOP held onto the House District 30A seat with a win in Tuesday's vote.

February 5, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Paul Novotny

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, […]

Tagged With: 2020, House District 30A, Novotny, special election, Zerwas

Winter Storm Taking Aim at Wright County the First of New Decade

All Twin Cities areas can expect a snarled Friday afternoon commute.

January 16, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: 2020, blizzard, January, winter storm

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