As the Delta variant of the SARS-Co-V-2 virus continues to make its way around Minnesota – estimates attribute about 98 percent of the state’s cases to the new wave of the illness – Wright County is seeing a surge in those being hospitalized by COVID-19, according to Wright County Public Health. In a report released […]
After a Year Off, St. Michael Daze and Knights Returns
Get set for a picture perfect weekend in St. Michael as summer winds down.
St. Michael Daze and Knights, the community’s annual festival to celebrate the waning days of summer, is ready to roll Friday with food, inflatables and plenty of music. All events are located in Town Center, near St. Michael City Hall. And remember – the splash pad is OPEN, so you may want to pack a […]
Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Wright County, Minnesota
Wednesday's heat index could top 105 degrees as the latest 'heat dome' settles over the Upper Midwest.
Drink up. It’s going to be oppressively hot. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for much of Minnesota on Wednesday, July 28, as the hottest summer in about a decade continues to roll onward. Thus far, Minnesota has seen more days over 90 degrees than any summer since 2012. […]
The 2019 Hanover Harvest Festival is Here
Summer’s big celebration comes to its riverside home in Hanover this weekend. Hanover Harvest Festival arrives Saturday, Aug. 3 as the community marks 15 years of summer celebration, including a parade, the coronation of Miss Hanover and the annual kids fun run. Here’s a look at all of the things to see and do at […]
Major Roadwork to Tie Up Downtown Buffalo Begins Next Week
The snow is gone. Probably for good. So, bring on the orange barrels. Road construction season is returning with a vengeance in Wright County next month, and while we don’t have to worry about Interstate 94, the county’s hub will be tied down with some major orange tape. The massive rehabilitation of Highway 25 through […]
Hanover Harvest Festival Set to Rock this Weekend
Hanover Harvest Festival arrives Saturday, Aug. 1 for a new decade of celebration, including a parade, the coronation of Miss Hanover and the annual kids fun run. Here’s a look at all of the things to see and do at this year’s events. Saturday Morning Kick off the day with the annual Harvest Festival 5K […]
St. Michael Daze and Knights Adds Color Run
St. Michael Daze and Knights is gearing up now for its 9th annual celebration and a new, colorful experience is being added to the mix. Organizers are setting up the St. Michael 5K Color Daze Run, a true “Color Run,” set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The starting line and registration will be located […]
St. Michael Library Gets Musical as Summer Events Wind Down
The St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Library, located at the St. Michael City Center, has announced a couple of events for July/August as the summer season winds down: Kindermusic – July 27 Children ages 1 to 5, together with a parent/caregiver, are invited to enjoy Kindermusic at the St. Michael Public Library on Monday, July 27. Two sessions […]
West Nile Virus Found in Twin Cities Mosquito Population
In case there was any doubt, the Twin Cities area population remains at risk for West Nile Virus this summer, as disease-carrying mosquitos were discovered earlier this week by Metropolitan Mosquito Control District researchers. A sample of mosquitoes collected by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) in Ramsey County, as part of its annual West Nile virus […]
Summer Storms Could Disrupt Monday Morning Drive
Commuters and those who work outside this summer season might want to check the skies early Monday morning, as a storm system moving out of the Dakotas and into Minnesota overnight might bring a double shot of severe weather to the state. According to the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities, areas north of […]