District Judge Seeks Standby Counsel for Man Accused of Killing St. Michael Teacher

District Judge Michael J. Thompson has filed an order asking the county attorney and the man accused of killing teacher Timothy Larson be prepared to discuss moving the case forward.

Warm Weather Slows Fire, Police Calls in St. Michael Area

Summer-like weather has helped slow down police and fire calls recently across Wright County.

Underage Drinking Rises in Latest St. Michael Area Arrests

The following fire and arrest records were reported by the St. Michael Fire Department and Wright County Sheriff's Department. An arrest implies only that the person was arrested and charged, and is innocent until proven guilty.

Drug Overdose on 4/20 Prompts Call to St. Michael Rescue

An overdose in the 4000 Block of St. Michael on April 20 drew a call from emergency crews. That and other calls featured in this week's blotter.

Otsego Man Identified as Victim in Thursday Crash

The Minnesota State Patrol has named the man who died in an afternoon rollover.

UPDATE: One Dead in Two Vehicle Accident in St. Michael

One person has died and two others are seriously injured after a crash near the St. Michael border with Otsego. Names will be released Friday morning by the Minnesota State Patrol.

VIDEO: Emotion, Confusion in St. Michael-Albertville Mock Crash

St. Michael-Albertville teachers and students participate with local first responders in the 2012 edition of the mock crash.

Mock Crash: High School, Drug Awareness Group Team up in St. Michael

St. Michael-Albertville High School juniors and seniors will get a lesson in alcohol and drug awareness Tuesday afternoon with a mock crash demonstration. Residents in the area of the high school should not be alarmed to see first responders rushing to th

BREAKING: Fire Guts Knife River Ready Mix Plant Near Albertville

Multiple fire departments battled for more than three hours to knock down a spectacular blaze near the Albertville/Otsego border. The fire left the ready mix plant in shambles.

Sherburne County Asking Drivers for Help in Accident Investigation

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Department is investigating a motorcycle accident that left two people dead yesterday.

Wright County Loses Police Dog "Buck"

Buck, who served the county for much of the past decade, was struck by a vehicle near his owner and handler's home Easter Weekend. He died at Best Friends Veterinary Clinic in Albertville.

First Responders Keeping up with Busy Spring in St. Michael Area

The following police and fire calls were filed by the respective departments during a period from April 5 through 15. All information is validated by staff.

Police Blotter: String of Shoplifters Arrested in Albertville

April has seen more instances of people attempting to take off with stolen merchandise from the Albertville Premium Outlets and other stores

Monticello Man Struck By Car on Interstate Near Albertville

Alcohol is suspected in a Saturday accident that sent a Monticello man to the hospital after he was struck by a westbound vehicle on Interstate 94.

Grass Fires Keeping Albertville, St. Michael Fire Busy

A series of brush fires yesterday and throughout the week have kept local fire departments on the go.

AUDIO: High Speed Chase Begins in St. Michael, Ends in Escape

A man suspected of being involved in a "physical" domestic incident fled police, and somehow got away.

Grass Fires, DWI again Main Culprit for Calls to St. Michael

First responders are still dealing with dry, dead vegetation that can feed grass fires, and patrols are scrounging up DWI violations, according to reports filed over the last week.

Sentencings: Albertville Resident Sentenced on DWI Charge

The recent sentencing terms were handed down in Wright County District Court last week. Information was provided by the office of Wright County Attorney Tom Kelly.

Burning Restrictions Issued for St. Michael, Wright County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued burning restrictions for 35 Minnesota counties Monday.

DWI's, Medical Calls Create Busy Week for St. Michael Area First Responders

St. Michael Fire and Wright County Deputies provided the following information for calls involving St. Michael area residents March 13 to 19.

AUDIO: Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Apprehend Road Rage Suspects in St. Michael Area

Wright County Sheriff's Deputies and Rogers Police work to apprehend three suspects who threatened a driver by flashing a gun. The chase extended from St. Paul to St. Michael.

Warrants, Theft Lead to Arrests in St. Michael-Albertville Area

There was a slight increase in arrests for the week of March 5 through 12, according to Wright County reports. But fire calls remained low, despite the dry conditions.

Albertville Fire to Hold Another Controlled Burn

Smoke may fill the northwestern horizon tomorrow morning, as the Albertville Fire Department conducts another burn on city land.

Sentencings: DUI Leads to Penalties for St. Michael Area Residents

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.

Wright County Sheriff's Office Offers Citizen Academy

The Citizens' Law Enforcement Academy gives the public a behind the scenes look at life as a Wright County Deputy.

Leap Day Snow Storm Creates Havoc for Local Deputies

More than two dozen accidents and four injury crashes were reported last week in Wright County, most due to the heavy snow and ice that fell Feb. 28 and 29.

Wright County Investigating Possible Burglary, Arson at 101 Liquor

The liquor store in northeastern St. Michael has been closed since an incident in late February.

Sentencings: St. Michael Man Gets 27-Day Term for Violations

The following sentencings were handed down in Wright County District Court last week. Information is provided by Wright County Attorney Tom Kelly's office.

Fergus Man Arrested on Warrant After Theft in Albertville

The following fire and sheriff's department calls were listed over the last 10 days be their respective organizations. All information is provided by the departments.

St. Michael Brush Fire Highlights Police, Fire Calls

Saturday's fire, which was knocked down thanks to a quick response from St. Michael and Hanover fire departments, leads this week's list of calls.

Services Set for Rogers Teen Killed in Crash

St. Michael's Peterson Funeral Chapel has set arrangements with the Playle family as more information is revealed about the four girls lost in Monday's accident

Albertville Fire Conducts Burn Between Tracks, I-94

Albertville firefighters set a blaze to burn cover in a coulee near Barthel Industrial Boulevard Sunday to train for a busy spring season.

Brush Fire Threatens St. Michael Homes

A Saturday afternoon fire in the Lincoln Ponds neighborhood threatened several St. Michael homes, but firefighters were able to knock the blaze down in time.

Scare at STMA Middle School Highlights Police, Fire Calls

A busy week for deputies included the bomb threat at St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East and a hectic Valentine's Day weekend.

Nobles County Drops Charges Against Alleged Albertville Robber

The Nobles County Attorney in Minnesota has dropped charges against Mark Edward Wetsch, a.k.a. "The Man in Black," as federal charges continue to proceed through court.

Woman Faces Multiple Charges after Threats Against St. Michael Teacher

An Alexandria woman who was once a student under a current St. Michael-Albertville social worker has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats.

'Man in Black' Pleads Not Guilty to Robbery of Albertville Bank, Dozen Others

Federal charges were unsealed in St. Paul against Mark Edward Wetsch, the man FBI investigators believe robbed more than a dozen banks in the Twin Cities area, including one in Albertville last November.

Hennepin County Orders All Cars, Trucks and SUVs off Ice

It may be the middle of February, but dangerous ice conditions prompt sheriff to take "extremely unusual" course of action.

Rockford Blaze, Assault Highlight Latest Calls

St. Michael Fire provided mutual aid for a fire in Rockford, and a domestic assault highlighted the list of police calls for the latest period in St. Michael-Albertville.

UPDATE: Suspect in Custody after issuing Teacher Threat Tuesday

The St. Michael-Albertville School District and Wright County Sheriff's Department worked together to bring a suspect into custody after a threat against a teacher at a local school.