Update on Saturday's Attempted Abduction in Albertville

Eric Kunkel from Wright County Sheriff's Office was at Monday night's Albertville council meeting to give a brief update on Saturday's incident.

Delbert Huber, Man Who Shot St. Michael Teacher, Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

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

Wright County Sheriff's Office Confirms Report of Attempted Abduction in Albertville

Scott Halonen from Wright County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that there was a report of an attempted abduction in Albertville Saturday night.

St. Michael, Albertville Fire Departments Stay Busy with Medical Calls

This summer has seen a big drop in structural fires, but medical calls have kept the community's first responders on the go.

Otsego Man Who Accused Neighbor of Racist Threats Now Charged with Crimes

A man who went to KARE 11 earlier this summer with a supposed plot against he and his wife has now been accused with staging the entire thing, and faces criminal charges.

Possible Cougar Sighting in St. Michael, Albertville

Two residents have reported cougar sightings recently in the community.

Customer Chased Super America Robber Tuesday Night in Rogers

Two 17 year olds are in police custody after an attempted robbery in Rogers last night.

Fire Guts Trailer at St. Michael's Omann BrothersTuesday Afternoon

St. Michael and Albertville Fire Departments were called to a fire Tuesday afternoon at Omann Bros. No injuries were reported.

Buffalo Man Charged with Fleeing Police in Dakota County

Police say Randy Tyler Riddle led an officer on a chase near Cannon Falls that reached speeds of 92 mph.

Updated: AUDIO: High Speed Chase Ends in Albertville Backyard

A wanted drug felon led authorities on a high speed chase after deputies tried to serve him a warrant Friday night in Rogers.

Wright County Sheriff to Speak At Rotary Meeting

Wright County Sheriff Joe Hagerty will be speaking at the St. Michael-Albertville Rotary meeting Tuesday morning.

BREAKING: Delbert Huber Pleads Guilty to Murder of Albertville Teacher

The 82-year-old farmer entered a plea today admitting to the killing of St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West teacher Timothy Larson.

Buffalo Semi Driver Gets Year in Jail For Crash That Killed Three

Jason Alan Styrbicky of Buffalo was driving a semi truck on Interstate 35 in Lakeville in May 2010 when he crashed into two cars, killing two women and an unborn baby.

Medical Calls, Domestic Disputes Have Wright County Responders Running

Another domestic assault and a couple of medical calls kept Wright County Deputies and local firefighters on the run.

Breaking News: Suspicious Person Alert in the Preserve Neighborhood

Wright County has confirmed that they did receive a call regarding a suspicious person in the Preserve neighborhood earlier this afternoon.

St. Michael-Albertville Police, Fire Calls Through July 7

A look at rescue and fire calls, as well as citations issued by Wright County, through the first full week of July.

Parent Talk: Door to Door Sales Safety

With last week's notice from the Buffalo School District, many St. Michael-Albertville families have been asking about door to door sales protocol.

Albertville Fire Fighters to Receive Back Pay

Due to a computer glitch nearly $30,000 of compensation is owed to Albertville firefighters.

Updated: Suspicious Man in Hanover Area Claiming to be a School Official

The Buffalo School District issued a statement today regarding a suspicious man in the Hanover area.

Updated: DEVELOPING STORY: Tanker Truck Accident on County Road 19 in Hanover

A tanker truck has turned on it's side blocking traffic at County Road 19.

UPDATED: Fire Consumes Camper, Damages Garage at Albertville Home

Firefighters were able to stop the blaze from spreading to the main home Tuesday afternoon.

DWI Offenses Spike again in Wright County

More than 20 drivers were arrested countywide in the last week for driving while intoxicated as Wright County cracked down on the offense.

Otsego Woman Dies in Crash Near Greenfield

A Saturday evening crash claimed the life of a 34-year-old Otsego woman.

Complaint: Accused St. Michael Store Owner Owes $1 Million

Hi-101 Liquor Store owner Albert Hartinger, now charged with arson, owes more than $1 million to various government agencies.

Deputies Mark a Crash-Free Week in Wright County

A glaring item missing from this week's police and fire blotter? Motor-vehicle accidents are way down this summer.

DEVELOPING STORY: Motorcycle Accident Shuts Down I-94 Saturday

First-responders shut down the freeway after a single motorcycle lost control on the freeway around 3 p.m. Saturday.

Cigarette DNA, a Squatter in St. Michael, and a Man on the Run in Maple Grove: West Metro Crime

A wrap-up of police, fire and court incidents in the west metro for the week of June 17-23, including an assault attempt at a popular Maple Grove park, an arrest in Golden Valley long in the making, and a “squatter” in St. Michael.

Underage Consumption Arrests Rise in Wright County

Summer's arrival means more chances to party for kids in the area, as evidenced by a recent spike in Wright County citations for underage consumption.

Homeless Man Charged in Burglary of St. Michael’s Highway 101 Liquors

Wright County Deputies have arrested a man who they have accused of “squatting” in the former liquor store location, which has been mostly vacated since a fire last March. He’s also charged with burglary.

Assault, DWI Highlight Wright County Blotter

The St. Michael Fire Department also assisted with a two-vehicle crash in the heart of St. Michael in this week's reports.

Mixed Race Couple Subject to Harassment from Otsego Neighbor

A mixed-race couple that recently moved to Otsego has filed no less than seven reports with the Wright County Sheriff's Department, alleging that they've been threatened and harassed by a neighbor.

Electrical Storm Sparks Calls to St. Michael Fire Department

A May 24 storm left one person injured and caused a transformer fire, both prompting calls to the St. Michael Fire Department. That and more in this week's blotter.

St. Michael Grad Charged with Assault by Strangulation

Brandon Dick, 26, who was involved in the Corner Bar brawl that ended with a man dead and Alexander Tuimisto in prison, is in trouble with the law again.

Theft Arrests, Assault Lead Police Reports

St. Michael Fire scrambled to beat down a transformer fire during recent storms, and theft attempts at the Albertville Premium Outlets have kept police busy, according to the latest police and fire report.

UPDATE: Fire Burns Garage on St. Michael-Albertville Border

Firefighters from both community departments were able to limit any damage after fire broke out in a garage near the community's main intersection.

Buffalo Truck Driver Guilty of Killing Three in Lakeville Crash

Jason Styrbicky, age 38 of Buffalo, was found guilty of three counts of Criminal Vehicular Homicide in crash that killed two women and an unborn child.

Murder Trial Moved to September

The man facing charges in the murder of St. Michael-Albertville teacher Timothy Larson won't appear in court again until August, according to a judge's ruling last week.

St. Michael Fire Assists Hanover with Rockford Bar Blaze

The St. Michael Fire Department assisted several departments during the May 10 fire that decimated Cowboyz Bar in Rockford. That and more in this week's blotter.

Wright County Deputies Investigating Albertville Burglaries

Two break-ins in shortly over a month have deputies working hard to catch a thief.

St. Michael’s Hagerty Set to Take Sheriff’s Office

Chief Deputy Joe Hagerty, also a12-year veteran of the St. Michael City Council, will take over as Wright County Sheriff in January.