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Wright County Issues Latest Scam Alert

Phone calls seemingly originating from the WCSO are asking for cryptocurrency, credit info.

January 29, 2026 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of residents being contacted by individuals impersonating WCSO deputies. The scam phone number may appear to be our main number of […]

Tagged With: Scam Alert, Wright County

Man Who Allegedly Attacked, Killed Coworker at Wright County Business Faces First Degree Murder Charge

A grand jury agreed to premeditated murder charges in the killing of Amber Czech in Cokato.

December 15, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes convened a grand jury to investigate the death of Amber Mary Czech that occurred on November 11, 2025, at Advanced Process Technologies in Cokato, Wright County, […]

Tagged With: DeLong, murder, Wright County

Man, 18, Facing Multiple Assault Charges for Attack on Deputies

Two Wright County deputies had to discharge sidearms to bring down the man on Tuesday, November 25.

December 3, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

An 18-year-old man is in custody and facing multiple assault charges after a showdown with Wright County Sheriff’s Office Deputies in Monticello on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Official reports filed […]

Tagged With: assault, Monticello, standoff, Wright County

Deer Accidents Rise, More in Latest Sheriff’s Report

Wright County is seeing more vehicle vs. deer accidents as November kicks off.

November 18, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Here’s the latest arrest and incident report from around Wright County, according to the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. A reminder: Arrests do not imply guilt. Those named have been arrested […]

Tagged With: arrests, deputy, office, sheriff, Wright County

BREAKING: Wright County May File First-Degree Murder Charges after Man Kills Co-Worker at Cokato Business

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes said he may convene a Grand Jury after 40-year-old man arrested on Second Degree murder charge.

November 12, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

A gruesome murder at a Cokato business in Wright County may wind up as the first First Degree Murder case in recent history in Wright County as authorities piece together […]

Tagged With: Cokato, murder, Wright County

Major Construction Begins Near Costco Site, Will Impact Otsego and Albertville Traffic

Wright County Highway 37/137 will undergo major changes, including multiple roundabouts, over the next year.

September 2, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County is, quite literally, paving the way for Otsego’s new Costco superstore location. Meanwhile, commuters and residents in neighborhoods to the north and east of the new store will […]

Tagged With: Costco, road construction, Wright County

Wright County Highway 19 in Albertville to Close again this Week

Crews will pour the bridge deck on the new westbound bridge, causing a detour.

August 11, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Highway 19, also known as LaBeaux Avenue Northeast, will close in Albertville from 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 14 to 5 a.m. on Friday, August 15, as construction […]

Tagged With: Gap Project, Highway 19, Interstate 94, Wright County

Second Day of Severe Storms on Tap for Wright County, Minnesota

After a day with sirens - both storm and first responder - Sunday, Monday could be even worse for parts of Minnesota.

July 28, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Summer 2025 may well be remembered for a couple of things – warmth, and wet. After a winter that saw St. Michael, Albertville, Hanover and Otsego fall more than 5 […]

Tagged With: derrecho, storms, summer, weather, Wright County

Huge St. Michael Road Project Set to Close County 35 Next Week

After a "slight" delay due to Winter's sudden appearance - the road will close today

March 19, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Road construction season is going to kick off soon, and this season is going to be a doozy. Construction on Wright County Highway 35 between St. Michael and Buffalo will […]

Tagged With: Construction, County 35, road closed, Wright County

Sheriff’s Report: Wright County Arrests Include Drug, Assault Charges

The following arrests were reported in Wright County over the week of January 15-21. All people have been charged, but are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

January 22, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Sheriff’s deputies reported the following arrests from Jan. 15-21, 2024. All named have been legally charged of a crime but are innocent until proven guilty in Wright County […]

Tagged With: arrests, deputies, sheriff, Wright County

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