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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

Wright County Investigating Fatal Car vs. Pedestrian Crash in St. Michael

The incident happened Friday, September 1 near the 60th Street and Ochoa Avenue Northeast.

September 4, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in St. Michael that occurred the night of Friday, September 1, 2023, leaving a man dead. According to […]

Tagged With: accident, deceased, hit and run, Wright County

Wright County Closes Beebe Lake ahead of Hot Weekend

Bacteria levels have forced the closure of another high-demand spot.

August 18, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

On the precipice of a hot weekend, the last thing St. Michael, Albertville and Hanover residents want to hear is this: Beebe Lake beach is closed. The county shut down […]

Tagged With: beach, Beebe Lake, closure, Wright County

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report through Aug. 7, 2023

Check out the latest activity from the WCSO

August 7, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests and executed the search warrants over the week of July 31 through Aug. 6, 2023. Those arrested are expected to be […]

Tagged With: arrests, Sheriff Sean Deringer, warrants, Wright County

BREAKING: Election Results for St. Michael, Albertville, Wright County and Statewide Races

Check this story as more results become available throughout Election Night 2022

November 8, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Election Day is here, and with the arrival of Election Night, North Wright County Today has all of your Election Results right here for the 2022 Midterm. From St. Michael […]

Tagged With: Election 2022, ISD 728, St. Michael-Albertville, STMA, Wright County

St. Michael Gets Major Detour as County 19 Closes July 25

The road will shut down through September.

July 18, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael drivers can expect major headaches over the next several weeks as Wright County begins the rehabilitation and renovation of Wright County Highway 19 through the heart of the […]

Tagged With: closure, County 19, detour, St. Michael, Wright County

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