A host of new laws passed by the 2014 Legislature, and more than 1,000 stripped away via the “Unsession” movement, goes into effect today. The most notable is the rise […]
Meet the Candidates: Kevin Kasel Vies for Seat in House District 30B
Wright County voters will decide between two candidates to represent the Republican Party in the race for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 30B, which includes the communities of St. […]
Jet Edge of St. Michael Finalist for Manufacturing Awards
Minnesota Business magazine recently named Jet Edge a finalist for the 2014 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards. Jet Edge is one of three manufacturers contending for the Best in Class: Small Company award, which […]
Early Voting Open for Minnesota Primary Election
Minnesota residents can vote early by using an absentee ballot, instead of voting in person at the polling place on Election Day. You can vote absentee by mail, in person, or […]
E-Cigarette Limitations Become Minnesota Law Today
New legislation that takes effect today in Minnesota prohibits e-cigarette use in several public places, including government buildings, public schools, and most health care facilities. Some residential health care facilities […]
Minnesota DNR Testing Wells in Wright County
Water samples from about 90 wells in Wright County will be collected and analyzed for water chemistry over the next two months by hydrogeologists from the Minnesota Department of Natural […]
Remodeling Begins on Taco John’s, C-Store Site in Albertville
After months of service as an apparent truck stop and freight drop, the former Sunoco/Pat’s Conoco site appears to be on its way to new use. That news will make […]
St. Michael’s Kevin Kasel Officially Files to Run for House 30B Seat
St. Michael City Council member Kevin Kasel made it official Tuesday, filing paperwork to run for the Republican nomination for the House District 30B seat. He will square off in […]
Winter Makes Brief Return to Wright County with Blast of Snow
Just when you thought it was safe to put away the shovels and snowblowers, another shot of winter will return. Or, you might just choose not to shovel this one […]
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton Signs Wage Hike into Law
Gov. Mark Dayton commemorated his latest legislative victory Monday as he signed Minnesota’s first minimum wage hike bill in more than a decade in front of hundreds of guests at […]