Wright County Government: Winter Storms Expected To Drop Measurable Snow Next Three Days

The Wright County Highway Department is expected to be busy over the weekend as three separate clipper systems are expected to be snow p ...

Frozen Potatoes Shut Down Minnesota Highway After Truck Crash

Potatoes quickly froze to I-94 after a crash between two tractor-trailers Wednesday morning, according to police. No one was injured.

2 St. Michael Schools Drop Off COVID-19 Outbreak List

Thursday’s list of facilities with coronavirus outbreaks included three St. Michael schools, the lowest total in at least eight weeks.

Wright County Government: County Board Sets Board Of Appeal And Equalization For June 13

At its Jan. 18 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners sets the annual Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting to run from 4 ...

Wright County Government: County Launches Redesigned Website

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Wright County Government: Eastbound I-94 Closed Near CSAH 19 In Albertville

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that eastbound I-94 is closed near CSAH 19 in Albertville.

Wright County Government: MnDOT Reopens I-94 In Albertville

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Wright County Government: County Board Approves Spring Road Weight Restriction List For 2022

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Wright County Government: County Board Sets 2022 Committee, Advisory Board Appointments

At today's (Jan. 18) meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, the board conducted one of its most important jobs of the year ...

Wright County Government: Federal Government Offering Four Free COVID Tests To All

The federal government announced last week that, as of today (Wednesday, Jan. 19), a website would go live that will allow every address ...

Elk River Native To Play For US Hockey Team At Beijing Olympics

Former Elk River High School hockey star Nick Perbix was called up to the U.S. Olympic team last week.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In St. Michael Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Wright County and across MN.

Wind Chill Advisory Issued For Thursday Morning In St. Michael

Thursday’s wind chills could reach as low as 35 degrees below zero and cause frostbite in 10 minutes, according to forecasters.

STMA To Host Forum Wednesday On School Funding

St. Michael-Albertville Schools are “almost dead last” among Minnesota districts in per-pupil funding, officials said.

Wright County Government: Wright County Sheriff Activity Report For Period Ending January 17, 2022

On January 10, Danielle Raney Ford, 31, of St. Cloud, was arrested in Hennepin County on a Wright County warrant for violation of a dome ...

Wright County Government: Sheriff's Office Releases Weekly Activity Report

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Wright County Government: County Offices And Facilities Closed Monday For MLK Day

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Wright County Government: MnDOT Seeking Input On Railroad Crossing Safety Plan

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Allina Health Bans Visitors Due To COVID-19 Surges In Minnesota

An average of more than 100 staff members missed work each day from Jan. 1-5 because they tested positive or were awaiting results.

St. Michael-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Data

The Wright County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Wright County Government: Highway Department Plows On Roads Throughout Today's Storm

Wright County Highway Department Maintenance Superintendent Nate Helgeson said that, as of 9 a.m. today, all Wright County roads and hig ...

Wright County Government: Public Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard

Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period of Jan. 7-13 and it would appear the omicron varia ...

Wright County Government: License Center Announces Appointment Openings For Jan. 31-Feb. 11

The Wright County License Center has announced that it has opened appointment slots for the period of Jan. 31-Feb. 11 for driver's licen ...

Wright County Government: County Attorney Announces Charges Against Three In Drug Arrest

A Message from Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes:

Red Cross Declares ‘Blood Crisis’; Where To Donate In St. Michael

Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in Minnesota to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.

Wright County Government: A Pair Of Lane Closures Coming Thursday In Clearwater/Hasty Area

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a pair a lane closures for Thursday, Jan. 13 on I-94 in the Clearwater/Hasty ar ...

Wright County Government: Highway Trucks On The Road This Afternoon, Evening In Advance Of Storm

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Wright County Government: Snow System Rolling Through Wright County Friday

The National Weather Service has begun issuing advisories for winter weather coming Wright County's way on Friday, Jan. 14.

‘Alberta Clipper’ Could Bring Snow To St. Michael On Friday: NWS

Residents must remove their vehicles from St. Michael streets and city-owned parking lots if at least 2 inches of snow fall.

Wright County Government: MnDOT Announces Three Lane Closures On I-94 For Wednesday

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced three areas of repair work that will be done that will reduce the available lan ...

Wright County Government: Dates Set For Ulrich Pretrial Hearing, Jury Trial

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes has announced the schedule for the trial of Gregory Ulrich, who will stand trial for the Feb. 9 shoot ...

Hospital Capacity In St. Michael Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Wright County and across MN.

St. Michael Joins Opioid Settlements Worth Up To $296M For MN

The nine-figure settlement for Minnesota is part of a $26 billion nationwide agreement with Johnson & Johnson and opioid distributors.

Wright County Government: Extension Reminding Farmers To Renew Pesticide Applicator Certification

Source: Adam Austing, University of Minnesota Extension

Wright County Government: Fun In The Snow At Bertram Chain Of Lakes Regional Park

Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park is quickly becoming a top winter destination in Wright County.

Wright County Government: County Bids Farewell To Employee Of 41 Years

“There’s a difference between being in charge and keeping something running,” Salkowski said.

Wright County Government: Wright County Sheriff Activity Report For Period Ending January 10, 2022

On January 3, Marc Alan Demarais, 44, of Big Lake, was arrested in Sherburne County on a Wright County warrant for 5th degree possession ...

Wright County Government: Sheriff's Office Releases Activity Report

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Wright Co. Theaters To Show Betty White Movie On 100th Birthday

“Betty White: A Celebration” will be shown at two theaters in Wright County on Jan. 17, which would have been her 100th birthday.

Free, At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available To St. Michael Residents

Minnesotans can get free coronavirus tests delivered to their doors as officials work to expand the state's in-person testing capacity.