Brodkorb Improving; Authorities Expect BAC Test Results in Two Weeks

Once-prominent Republican staffer Michael Brodkorb was seriously injured in a crash in Mendota Heights last week.

Hennepin County Sheriff: 'No Ice Should Ever Be Considered Safe'

After a rash of vehicles going through the ice in recent days, including one that resulted in the death of an infant, Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek urges residents to review ice safety guidelines.

Fire Alarms and Medical Calls: St. Michael Fire Blotter

In a slow week, the department responded to a handful of calls.

Alcohol a Factor in Crash That Seriously Injured Michael Brodkorb

The former senate communications leader–whose affair with Wright County's Amy Koch took down the majority leader–was listed in critical condition following the accident. The single-car crash took place on Interstate 35E in Mendota Heights.

Police Bust Marijuana Grow Operation in Otsego

Theft and DWI arrests in Albertville and St. Michael also kept Wright County Sheriff's deputies busy this week.

Accident, Medical Call and False Fire Alarm: St. Michael Fire Blotter

The St. Michael Fire Department had a slower than usual week — it responded to three calls in the past week.

Police Create Perimeter, Catch Theft Suspect in Albertville Thursday Morning

A suspect in the theft of a truck and trailer was found.

UPDATE: Name Released of Otsego Woman Who Died in Crash

A 26-year-old Otsego woman was killed Wednesday on slippery roads.

Foxtailers Snowmobile Trail Opener Event Brings Donations to Hanover Food Shelf, Hanover Fire Department

About $1,300 was donated to each of the organizations.

Albertville Woman Charged With Allegedly Voting While Ineligible

She was arrested Friday on felony charges of crimes against the government.

Crimes Against Government, Domestic Assault, and Obscene Material: St. Michael Area Arrests

St. Michael, Albertville and Otsego arrests in the past week.

Cigarette Butt, Gatorade Bottle Left at Scene of Crime Lead to Arrest in Burglary of Former Movie Theater in St. Michael

Clay Anthony Swanson, 31, is charged with allegedly stealing more than 650 pounds of copper wiring from the foreclosed building last year.

Medical Calls, False Fire Alarms: St. Michael Fire Blotter

The St. Michael Fire Department responded to various calls in the past week.

UPDATE: Elk River Man Arrested in High-Speed Police Chase through St. Michael Early Thursday

Going as fast as 100 mph, the suspect and two passengers made it from Elk River to St. Anthony in less than half an hour before police stopped them.

Parents Talk: Is It Ever OK To Leave Your Kids in the Car?

Is it ever OK to leave your kids in the car unattended?

Hanover Man Sentenced to 3 Months for Sex Crime: Wright County Sentencings

The following sentencings were handed down in Wright County District Court over the last 10-day period. Information is provided by Wright County Attorney Tom Kelly's office.

Child Neglect, Theft and Disorderly Conduct: Wright County Police Blotter

Arrests made in the St. Michael area between Dec. 31 and Jan. 7.

Wright County Reports 10 Arrests for Alleged Assault in the Past Week

Several arrests for DWI were also reported. Arrests took place in St. Michael, Albertville, Buffalo, Monticello, Rockford, Montrose and Annandale.

Snowmobile on Fire: St. Michael Fire Blotter

The department responded to fire and medical calls between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2.

Stalking, Trespassing and Restraining Orders: Wright County Police Blotter

Area arrests took place in Albertville, Hanover, Monticello and Buffalo between Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.

Sentencings: St. Michael Area Sentencings Involving Domestic Assault, Forgery

The following court cases involving St. Michael and Albertville area residents were handed down in Wright County Court. Information is provided by the Wright County Attorney's Office.

Two Confirmed Dead in Three Vehicle Accident in St. Michael: No. 3 Top Story of 2012

A Buffalo woman and Plymouth man were identified as the victims.

Buffalo Arrests Lead Wright County Police Blotter

No arrests in St. Michael, Albertville, or Otsego between Dec. 17 and Dec. 24.

Delbert Huber, Man Who Shot St. Michael Teacher, Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison: No. 4 Story of 2012

The 82-year-old man who shot TImothy Larson with a rifle was given the maximum sentence by a Kandiyohi County Court judge.

3-Vehicle Crash Injures Elk River Couple, Kills Fridley Man in Big Lake Township

Ronald Talbot was dead at the scene Thursday morning, according to the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office.

Collapse, Choking and Difficulty Breathing: St. Michael Fire Blotter

The department responded to various medical calls between Dec. 20 and Dec. 26.

Suspicious Person Alert in the Preserve Neighborhood: No. 5 Top Story of 2012

In our No. 5 story of the year, Wright County confirmed that they received a call regarding a suspicious person in the Preserve neighborhood.

UPDATED: Missing New Brighton Teen Found Safe

He had been with friends. Police found him in an abandoned trailer, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported.

Asthma Attack, Choking and Chest Pains: Medical Calls Highlight St. Michael Fire Blotter

The St. Michael Fire Department responded several medical calls Dec. 13 to 19.

BREAKING: Burglary at Albertville Verizon Wireless Store Leaves Chills

Employees covered a broken window with plastic this morning to help keep away the cold.

Reward Offered for Information on Murder of Cold Spring Police Officer

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is still looking for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for crime.

Monticello Man Arrested For Domestic Assault by Strangulation, No Underage Consumption Arrests: Wright County Police Blotter

A report of arrests in Wright County last week, including in St. Michael, Albertville and Otsego.

Smoldering Garbage Truck, Overdose, and Apartment Fire: St. Michael Fire Blotter

St. Michael Fire Department calls between Dec. 6 and Dec. 12.

Elk River Man Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Otsego Drive-By Shooting

Tyler Louis Volby, 20, of Elk River, was sentenced Dec. 3 for shooting a BB gun around Otsego from the passenger seat of a car.

Albertville Woman Gets Year in Prison For Thefts From Hassan Bank

Kelly Jo Bistodeau, 51, of Albertville, was sentenced to 366 days in prison for stealing cash out of the automated teller at the First National Bank of Elk River building in Hassan, where she worked.

Drive-By Shooting, Burglary and Disorderly Conduct: Recent Sentencings in Wright County Court

Otsego, Elk River, Buffalo and Monticello residents received sentencings in the week of Dec. 3. No St. Michael or Albertville sentencings took place. Information was provided by the office of Wright County Attorney Tom Kelly.

St. Michael Arrest for Domestic Assault; Car-Deer Crashes Drop: Police Blotter

Car-deer crashes in the past week were less than half the number reported in previous weeks.

BREAKING: Albertville Apartment Fire Caused by Cigarette Butt, Displaces Residents on Chilly Morning

Residents woke up to banging doors and the smell of smoke as a ground floor unit smoldered Saturday at the complex on Wright County Road 37.

Vehicle on Fire: St. Michael Fire Department Blotter

Several medical calls were also made to the department over the past week.

Wright County Deputies, Honor Guard, to Attend Funeral of Cold Spring Officer

Since the shooting, Wright County Sheriff's Office has been helping Cold Spring and Stearns County law enforcement by covering some patrol shifts.