Wright County Investigating Assault at Albertville Bar

An assault shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday left one man bloodied.

Lightning Strike Shakes Albertville Home

A strike around 8:30 a.m. hit the home at 6827 67th Street NE, in the Towne Lakes area of Albertville.

Here We Go Again: Another Line of Thunderstorms Triggers Warning for Wright County

Another system making its way through Central Minnesota has triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Deadly St. Michael Fight at Center of Expose

Alexander Tuomisto, Adam Baker story is played out in Twin Cities publication's look at one-punch homicides.

Arrests, Fire Calls Slowed As Weather Took Center Stage

Like the harsh cold in the winter, the unforgiving heat was a deterrent for illegal activity last week in Wright County.

Rollover Near Monticello Closes Westbound Traffic At Albertville

An erratic driver intercepted by Minnesota State Highway Patrol officers attempted to flee, and the pursuit ended with a rollover.

Quiet Summer Turns Hectic For First Responders in St. Michael, Albertville

Sheriff Joe Hagerty had called the 2011 summer a "quiet one," until the calendar flipped to July. Both fire departments and his Wright County Sheriff's Department were on the run over the last week.

UPDATED: Albertville Woman Killed When Car Hits Tree

The crash, which happened shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, was felt inside Highland Bank, more than 100 yards away.

UPDATE: Two Injured in Head-On Accident Saturday Night

First responders arrived at the accident scene at 57th Street Northeast and LaBeaux Avenue around 10:10 p.m. Saturday night.

Weather, DUI Arrests Highlight Police and Fire Calls

Sheriff Joe Hagerty of Wright County said the summer's been "pretty quiet." He added that first responders have stayed busy with weather calls all summer, however.

St. Michael-Albertville Graduate Identified as Second Victim in Maple Grove Crash

The Minnesota State Patrol identified the 28-year-old Buffalo resident after getting in touch with the woman's father Sunday. The crash's other victim, Jeremiah Wall, had a troubled past.

St. Michael Area Police and Fire Activity Up in Last Days of June, early July

A pole barn fire and weather warnings, as well as multiple underage consumption arrests, highlight the first blotter for July.

Happy Ending to Rescue on Crow River in St. Michael

A situation that looked dire Monday night ended with everyone safe.

St. Michael Woman Charged With Felony Theft

A case of sibling rivalry has landed a 33-year-old woman in court.

Fire Levels Pole Barn in Rural St. Michael

St. Michael, Albertville and Monticello Fire Crews responded to a structural fire this morning on Iffert Avenue.

Despite Albertville Celebration, A Slow Week For Fire, Crime

Fire calls, crime are down despite people flocking to the community festival.

Albertville Fire Department Hosts Open House, Contests

Spend a Saturday morning with guys that have the the "will" to eat and the skill to fight fires.

UPDATE: Two Car Accident at Major St. Michael-Albertville Intersection Snarls Traffic Friday Afternoon

Drivers heading home or heading out for the weekend were delayed when a crash sent at least one man to the hospital with injuries.

Accidents, Arrests on a Busy Graduation Weekend

St. Michael Fire and Wright County Deputies were busy last weekend, which featured graduation celebrations here and in neighboring communities.

Albertville Woman Arrested, Accused of Theft By Swindle

According to Hennepin County documents, the woman, a bank employee, stole more than a quarter of a million dollars over five years.

Albertville Man Arrested on Warrant for Possession of Child Pornography

A two-year-old complaint filed against William Scott Welch, 40, Albertville, resulted in arrest late last month.

Albertville Boy's Quick Thinking Saves Family From Disaster

A little luck and a lot of bravery helped Jake Tourville save his family's home from serious damage.

Lightning Strike, DWI Arrests Lead Another Busy Week in St. Michael, Albertville

The May 30 lightning strike in The Preserve, along with a handful of drunken driving arrests, closed out a pretty hectic month of May for local police and fire crews.

UPDATE: Name Released of Man Killed in Fire Near St. Michael

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has released the name of the 19-year-old man killed in a May 21 fire in Hassan Township.

Wright County Canine Unit a Dynamic Duo for Department

Dep. Rob Mossman and Buck have established themselves as one of the best dog/handler duos in the Twin Cities area. See why.

Gun-Wielding Passengers Cause Pullover in St. Michael

A man brandishing a pellet gun while traveling in a car caused a stir in the northwest metro Monday around noon.

Wild Weather, Substance Violations Highlight a Busy Week for Police, Fire in St. Michael

Severe storms, a deadly fire and a handful of substance violations and miscellaneous crimes dotted yet another busy week in May.

UDATE: Lightning Strike Sparks Fire in St. Michael Home

A thunderstorm that developed just west of St. Michael tracked through around 5:30 a.m. Monday and left one home with severe damage.

UPDATE: Burn Victim in Hassan Township Fire Recovering at HCMC

The name of the 19-year-old man killed in the blaze has not been released.

St. Michael Fire Explorers: Workin' at the Car Wash

Despite the deluge Saturday, the Explorer program got a bit of a boost from some residents looking for a shiny ride.

Fargo Man Arrested in Albertville on Multiple Drug Charges

Federal and local officers set up a phony cocaine deal to take down a suspected drug dealer.

UPDATE: St. Michael, Albertville Fire Departments on Scene at Deadly House Fire

A 19-year-old man is dead after a house fire ripped through Hassan Township home west of St. Michael.

Inside the Walls of the Wright County Jail

The second part of our series recognizing local law enforcement takes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wright County Jail.

Shoplifting, Drug Arrest in Albertville Highlight This Week's Police and Fire Report

The nicer weather led to a relatively quiet week in St. Michael-Albertville, as fire and police calls were down.

St. Michael Fire Department Assists Families After Tornado

Tuesday's twister was the culmination of a busy week for police, fire services.

Wright County Makes Formal Arrest in Albertville Arson

A man recently held in Sherburne County on various drug charges has been arrested and charged with arson in the Stans Storage fire.

New Sheriff, Same Mission for Wright County Department

St. Michael native Joe Hagerty has been the county's sheriff for more than 100 days. Yet, the mission remains the same.

Police and Fire Blotter: Colder Weather Means Quieter Week in St. Michael, Albertville

Fire calls and sheriffs' reports dropped massively in the last week, as a cold snap deterred residents ready for spring.

Underage Consumption Arrests on the Rise in Wright County

Perhaps spurred by local proms, Wright County Deputies teen arrests trended higher last week.

Body Found is That of Missing Otsego Man

Wright County has verified that a body found in the Mississippi River a week ago is 51-year-old Richard S. Simon of Otsego.