Borell Returns To Wright County Board Meeting For First Time In Four Months

The primary reason Borrell returned to the boardroom was the result of a statewide mask mandate by Gov. Tim Walz.

Wright County Receives $98,000 In CARES Act Funding For Elections

It divided the CARES Act funding to all Minnesota counties and municipalities based on a variety of factors.

Information About Absentee Vote In Wright County

In 2016, less than 13,000 absentee ballots were requested, a number that grow to slightly over 21,000 in 2018.

Wright County Board Redistrictng History Featured In Spotlight Profile

For the first time since the 1960 Census, Wright County won’t have to conduct a redistricting of the county commissioner districts.

Dental Clinic In Wright County Gets Increase In Funding In Both House And Senate Bonding Bills At Legislature

When the Legislature convened in May without coming to an agreement on the bonding bill, both bills had the dental clinic included.

Wright County Auditor Publishes Sample Ballot For Voters To Verify

To see a copy of the sample ballot, click the link below.

State Demographer Projections Show Continued Steady Growth In Wright County

For much of 2020, the United States Census Bureau is tracking the official count of U.S. residents.

Courts In Wright County To Require Face Coverings From July 13

All people entering a court facility are required to adhere to Minnesota Department of Health social distancing guidelines.

Notice Of Vacant Seat On Clearwater River Watershed District Board Of Managers In Wright County

Applications must be received no later than July 24.

2020 Census Timeline Pushed Back In Wright County Due To Coronavirus

Census takers will conduct in-person interviews with households that did not self-respond to the Census.

Wright County Residents Respond To 2020 Census In High Percentages

Most people have either filled out their Census form online or have mailed in a paper hard copy form.

Wright County Government Wishes Happy 4th Of July

Boat accesses will be free of charge at this time for all visitors until further notice.

Absentee Ballot Drop Box Installed At Government Center In Wright County

Four candidates are competing for two spots in the November 3 general election.

All Wright County Buildings Closed On July 3

Buildings will reopen at 8 a.m. on July 6.

List Of Voting Sites In Wright County For Absentee Voting

For those interested in absentee voting in person prior to the Aug. 11 primary election, there are eight voting sites available.

Applications For Absentee Voting Begins Today In Wright County

There are two options voters can use to complete an absentee ballot application – online or filling out a standard paper application.

Wright County And Courts Offices Closed In Observance Of Independence Day On July 3

County and Court offices will reopen on July 6, 2020 at 8:00 A.M.

Stockholm Township In Need Of Election Judges

You do not have to live in Stockholm Township to serve as an election judge.

Minnesota Ranks No. 1 In Census Response Percentage

Wright County ranks 77th among counties in the nation at 74.7 percent of Census forms completed.

Minnesota Department Of Employment And Economic Development Offering Free Webinars

Workshops will be presented online through a WebEX webinar. The ability to be able to stream audio and video will be necessary.

Message From Wright County Board Of Commissioners

'We are a County that exemplifies respect and acceptance towards others, reflected in our policies and practices.'

Court Administration Counters In Wright County Government Center To Open On June 15

People can access the court in several ways remotely.

Minnesota Secretary Of State Encourages Residents To Vote From Home

It takes 30,000 poll workers (election judges) to put on an election in Minnesota.

Minnesota Department Of Argiculture Won't Enforce Appeals Court Ruling On Herbicide Ban

The release also went on to say that most farmers had already purchased herbicides for this growing season.

Wright County Voters Have Option To Vote Absentee In Primary And General Elections

For those interested in the absentee voting, the application process has two options.

Filing Period For Wright County Offices Closed

Three candidates will vie for District 4 seat – incumbent Michael Potter (Albertville), Mary Wetter (Buffalo) and Scott Yelle (Rockford).

Supreme Court Orders Public Counters At Court Facilities To Open By June 15

Access to self-help services will continue to be provided electronically or by telephone until further order of this court.

List Of Wright County Department/Office Phone Numbers

These are the phone numbers for all county departments.

Wright County Deals With Two Separate Crow River Watershed Districts

The North Fork Crow River Watershed District, which was completed in 2018, had a memorandum of cooperative agreement.

Court Services To Conduct Virtual Graduation For Adult Drug Court Graduates On June 4 In Wright County

Court Services is excited to acknowledge all the hard work put forth for the participants to make positive changes in their lives.

Wright County Judicial District Trying To Catch Up With Case Backlog From Coronavirus

Like many federal, state and local offices and departments, the return to business as usual is going to be incremental.

Wright County Administrator, Board Chair Discuss Limited Opening Of License Bureau On June 4

License Bureau is going to take appointments online on the county’s website starting June 4.

Recorder's Office To Continue Contactless Transactions For Licenses, Certificates In Wright County

The department is taking phone appointments for several of the services it provides.

Wright County Planning & Zoning Explains Plans For Re-Opening Public Counters On May 27

Planning & Zoning won’t be taking online appointments for its services.

Veteran Services Announces Re-Opening Of Public Counters From May 27

In-office appointments will be accepted for situations that are deemed urgent based on available time slots.

Wright County Accepts Applications For Absentee Voting

Those who apply online will have their application automatically queued to the appropriate county.

Filing For Federal, State And County Offices Officially Open In Wright County

A complete affidavit of candidacy and applicable filing fee must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 2.

Wright County Public Counters Will Remain Closed Until May 27

A critical element for reopening is the requirement of setting up an appointment schedule to minimize the potential for crowds.

Candidate Filing For 2020 Elections Opens On May 19 In Wright County

A complete affidavit of candidacy and applicable filing fee must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 2.

Wright County To Open Public Counters On Appointment Only Basis From May 27

Commissioner Mark Daleiden said the appointment approach was the only avenue to take given that safety remains the single biggest concern.