Recorder's Office Continues Providing Vital Services For County Residents

While the public counters are closed, the recorder’s staff is still processing birth, death and marriage certificates on a daily basis.

License Bureau Looking For Solutions To Queues Issue When It Re-Opens

In a typical day, the Wright County License Bureau has dealt with approximately 300-400 customers with six employees working.

Wright County Surveyor Lays Out Operations Plan During Public Distancing Period

His office is closed to the public, but all of the services that are typically provided will continue via email, online and over the phone.

Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership Established

CMRP is a collection of cities and townships from both Sherburne and Wright Counties.

Wright County Board Approves Nature Preschool At Ney Park

'We have a lease agreement for your approval. It’s been through the county board, the county attorney’s office and Risk Management.'

Wright County Assessor Announces Cancellation Of Open Book Meeting Scheduled For April 9

Tony Rasmuson said that his office will not be conducting any physical inspections, whether interior or exterior.

Wright County Board Of Commissioners Announces Special Meeting On April 2

The April 2 meeting will be to assess where the situation is at, what the latest guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health is.

Wright County Recorder Releases Policy For Residents Seeking Documents

With the closure of public counters Tuesday, Wright County Recorder Tanya West has released the statement of procedures.

Wright County Closes Window Counter Service For Public

issues can be addressed by calling the individual department to determine how or when a service can be completed.

Wright County Board Of Commissioners Declare State Of Emergency

Court Administration remains open and is operating according to the Minnesota Supreme Court order issued on Friday, March 13.

Trump, Biden Winners In Tuesday's Presidential Nomination Primary In Wright County

President Trump ran unopposed on the ballot and received 3,298 votes. There were 41 write-in votes.

Wright County License Bureau Camera Outage Has Been Resolved

The outage was blamed on damage to the fiberoptic network the system operates on due to a tornado that hit Nashville, Tennessee last night.

Township Officers Meeting Thursday Night

The quarterly Wright County Township Officers Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at Buffalo Township Hall.

2 Special Elections Coming Up For District 30A House Seat

Two special elections will be held to fill the vacant State House of Representatives seat for District 30A in Sherburne and Wright counties.

Wright County Board To Set 2020 Budget At Dec. 17 Meeting

The Wright County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to set the 2020 budget and certified levy at its next board meeting.

Wright County Board Meeting Canceled Tuesday

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will not be meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Wright County Preps For Several Local Elections In 2020

The Wright County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office is preparing for what'll be one of the busiest election cycles the county has ever experienced.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Minnesota DNR Teams with St. Michael Staff to Clean Up Crow River Banks

A new way at battling bank erosion the Crow River as it winds through St. Michael is saving people's backyards, and the city some valuable cash.

As Caucus Night Approaches, Tom Emmer Releases First Campaign Ad

The former Wright County legislator continues to be the frontrunner, in terms of cash and exposure, to replace Rep. Michele Bachmann in the Sixth District.

Minneapolis Lawmaker Wants to Ban ‘Gay-to-Straight’ Therapy

Rep. Susan Allen says reparative or conversion therapy has been ‘discredited’ and should not be allowed for licensed practitioners.

New Bill Would Allow Sunday Liquor Sales

‘Our citizens and businesses deserve a less restrictive regulatory climate,’ Eden Prairie Rep. Jenifer Loon says. What do you think of removing the Sunday liquor sales ban?

State Representative Wants to Require 'Kill Switches' on Cell Phones

Rep. Joe Atkins said turning a stolen phone into ‘a paperweight’ would give thieves less reason to steal phones and prevent increasingly violent robberies.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, the IRS says.

Snapshot: Albertville Public Works Braves Arctic Cold During Repair

A crew was called into action after a water main break in the heart of town.

First Republican Drops Out of Race to Replace Rep. Michele Bachmann

Sen. John Pederson, a longtime St. Cloud area public servant, said it was too much to juggle work, his legislative duties and his personal life as a father and husband.

New Minnesota Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, 2014

New laws include restricted access to some juvenile court records and home sellers being required to disclose radon gas testing.

I-94 Coalition Celebrating 2014 Expansion with Kickoff Event

The group that has lobbied and pressed for expansion of the Interstate 94 corridor west of Rogers will mark its November victory with a small breakfast and presentation next week.

Minnesota Budget Surplus Shows Businesses Overtaxed, Local Republicans Say

Minnesota is forecast to have a $1 billion surplus in 2014. While the political sides differ on how it came, they agree on tax cuts.

City of St. Michael Sets Truth-In-Taxation Hearing for Tuesday, Dec. 10

Residents will be allowed to question the preliminary budget, which includes a nearly 3 percent increase in the city's overall levy for next year.

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Local Leaders React to News of Interstate 94 Expansion to St. Michael

State and community leaders were, by and large, excited about the prospect of a third lane of traffic on Interstate 94 by the end of next construction season.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

St. Michael Adds Rescue Truck to Fire Department Fleet

The new vehicle, constructed in Wisconsin, is being funded one of two ways, according to City of St. Michael staff.

Bachmann Promises to Keep Fighting to Defund Obamacare

The Congresswoman said Republicans shouldn’t fear a shutdown.

Senate Committee Approves $30K Settlement With Brodkorb

The onetime GOP spokesman was fired after information came to light about an affair with former St. Michael Sen. Amy Koch.

The Legacy of St. Michael Receives Expansion Approval

Construction could begin in October.

Ethics Committee Continues to Review Michele Bachmann

The review remains open, but an investigative subcommittee was not pursued.