UPDATE 6:30 p.m. – the incident has been resolved and the man is in custody. He has not been identified by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATE 11:30 a.m.: Here’s the Sheriff’s Office’s latest statement on the incident: On Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at approximately 8:06 p.m. deputies were dispatched to 64th Way Northeast in […]
Wright County COVID Dashboard: Cases Continue to Trend Down
With a week of restaurants, gyms and even games under our belts, things are holding up well in Wright County.
Info courtesy Wright County Communications Wright County Public Health released its weekly COVID-19 Dashboard Friday, Jan. 22 and numbers continue to improve from high marks around five weeks ago. The number of new confirmed cases over the past week (199) is the lowest weekly total in three months, but the other key numbers have remained […]
Another Wintry Blast on the Way: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Wright County
Heavy rain will change to snow overnight in our region.
Another dose of winter – after record-setting snowfall in October – is taking aim at the North Wright County Today area as a system churns its way through Minnesota and into Wisconsin. And like the October snows – this shouldn’t last too long. Highs in the upper 40s should hit our region on Saturday, with […]
Challenger Mary Wetter Unseats Michael Potter in Wright County
Unofficial results show the longtime Hanover woman has knocked off county commissioner.
In a race separated by just over 225 votes, Hanover’s Mary Potter appears to have unseated Wright County Commissioner Michael Potter in District 4. District 4 includes the City of Rockford, Rockford Township, the City of Hanover, the City of St. Michael Precinct 1A (West of County Road 19), and the City of Albertville. Potter […]
Wright County Readies as Forecast Calls for Plowable Snow
Drivers should see tough travel conditions Tuesday night due to storm.
Story by Wright County Communications Minnesotans know the drill by now when it comes to driving in Minnesota weather. While a little earlier than most expect or prefer, this afternoon and into te evening commute, drivers in Wright County are going to be dealing with their first snow event of the season. The current forecast […]
Community COVID-19 Testing Event to be Held in Monticello
Wright County Health and the Minnesota Department of Health will team to provide testing for anyone next week at the Great River Soccer Facility.
BUFFALO, MN – The Minnesota Department of Health is partnering with local public health officials to give people a chance to get a COVID-19 test if they would like to get tested. The testing event in Monticello will be Tuesday, October 20 through Thursday, October 22. Testing is free, available to anyone who feels they […]
BREAKING: Kelly Retires after Two Decades as Wright County Attorney
'I will be forever grateful," Kelly said.
After 37 years as an attorney in Wright County, and the lead prosecuting attorney for the county the last 22 years, Tom Kelly is ready to put his files away for the last time. The longtime county attorney – who was always quick with a quote and eager to work with families and victims to […]
Wright County Surpasses 500 Coronavirus Cases, Must Remain Vigilant
The county has seen just five deaths caused by the virus since it appeared March 13. The county is urging safety.
Courtesy Wright County Public Health On March 13, Wright County Public Health learned of its first COVID-19 case. Now, four months later, the county has passed 500 cases since the pandemic started and unfortunately five members of our community have died due to COVID-19. Since the beginning of July there has been a noticeable increase […]
Filing for Wright County Public Office Begins Today
Those looking to fill a seat in Wright County must file by Tuesday, June 2.
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 […]
Wright County Outlines Testing Procedures as More Kits Available
Feeling sick? More help is in place to figure out if you've caught the novel coronavirus.
Courtesy of Wright County Public Health As the days and weeks have passed, many things have changed in our day to day lives. The guidance and recommendations around COVID-19 can seem like a moving target. Wright County Public Health acknowledges that struggle and will continue to share the latest information to empower you and inform […]
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