‘Arrest For Murder’: MN Candidate Weighs In On Abortion, Roe V. Wade

Walter Hudson said the Supreme Court’s ruling to undo federal abortion rights “stands as the greatest achievement in human liberty to date.”

Minnesota's Republican Congress Members Celebrate Roe V. Wade Reversal

Republican Reps. Pete Stauber and Michelle Fischbach applauded the Supreme Court’s overturning of federal abortion rights Friday.

Early Voting Now Open For 2022 Primary: How To Vote In St. Michael

St. Michael residents will see statewide races on their Aug. 9 primary ballots, but no races for U.S. Congress or the Minnesota Legislature.

Rep. Emmer Votes Against Gun Control Bill After Recent Massacres

The vote came after federal lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday from victims of mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.

Rep. Emmer Seeks $3M For I-94 Expansion Project In Wright County

Congress members can request funding during appropriations for up to 15 specific projects in their districts that "serve the public good."

Election 2022: See Who Filed To Run For St. Michael-Area Offices

All candidates who want to appear on primary and election ballots later this year were required to file signatures by Tuesday.

Invasive Zebra Mussels Found In Wright County Lake: Officials

Zebra mussels compete with native species for food and habitat and can cut swimmers’ feet and cause extensive damage to watercraft.

Wright Co. Alters Districts, Moves St. Michael, Albertville Precincts

All St. Michael precincts are in District 4, while Albertville is in District 3 under a new map approved by Wright County commissioners.

Trump 2020 Flag Can Fly High In Wright County: Appeals Court

An appeals court reversed a ruling that stopped a man from flying a 1,500-square-foot “TRUMP 2020 Keep America Great” flag from a crane.

Wright County To Close, ‘Mothball’ Old Government Center In Buffalo

Officials have completed their move from downtown Buffalo to the new facility near the Wright County jail.

Husom To Retire After A Decade As Wright County Commissioner

Commissioner Christine Husom has represented Buffalo, Annandale and South Haven, as well as several townships, since 2012.

Wright County Commissioner Daleiden To Retire At The End Of 2022

Commissioner Mark Daleiden has represented St. Michael, Otsego and Dayton on the Wright County board since 2012.

MN Gov Candidate Rich Stanek Hospitalized After Wright County Crash

Stanek was released from the hospital Thursday after spending two nights there "out of an abundance of caution," his campaign said.

St. Michael Adds Precincts, Polling Places After 2022 Redistricting

St. Michael-Albertville High School, STMA Middle School East, STMA Elementary School and St. Michael City Hall will serve as polling places.

Wright Co. Got $26.8M From American Rescue Plan: How That Compares

Wright county officials said they plan to spend just over $14 million on infrastructure projects and improvements.

Wright County Finishes Move To New Government Center

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will keep meeting in the old Government Center until at least April 19, officials said.

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes To Seek Full Term

Lutes was appointed to succeed longtime Wright County Attorney Tom Kelly, who retired at the end of 2020.

Wright County Was Fastest-Growing MN County In 2021: US Census

Minnesota’s total population grew by just 225 residents in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

St. Michael Man's Death After Worksite Injury Under Investigation

Terry Westemeier, of St. Michael, died March 5 — his 55th birthday — several days after he was injured on the job, according to reports.

Wright County Government: Full Daylight Savings Time Will Bring Big Changes In Winter

Yesterday (March 15), the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill to keep Daylight Savings Time throughout the year instead of mo ...

Wright County Government: Sheriff's Office Releases Statement On Fatal Crash Monday

A Statement from the Wright County Sheriff's Office

Wright County Government: Former Sheriff Profiled On KARE-11 Monday

See the latest announcement from the Wright County Government.

Wright County Government: Motor Vehicle Crash / Fatality

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Wright County Government: 2022 Spring Load Restrictions

The spring load weight restrictions on Wright County highways and roads will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 18.

Write-In Bid Unseats Incumbent: Wright Co. Twp. Election Results

The Stockholm Township town supervisor race saw an incumbent lose his seat to someone who wasn’t on the ballot.

Wright County Government: Fatal Crash This Morning In Monticello Township

The Wright County Sheriff's Department was called to a two-vehicle accident at 6:01 a.m. this morning (March 14) the intersection of CSA ...

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

See the latest announcement from the Wright County Government.

Wright County Government: Wright County Sheriffs Office Activity Report For Period Ending March 14th, 2022

On March 7th, Brian Levon Cobb, 40, of Minneapolis was arrested in Rockford on a charge of 5th Degree Controlled Substance.

Wright County Government: Spring Road Weight Restrictions Expected To Come Soon

With temperatures expected to approach 50 degrees early next week and daytime highs above freezing all week, at some point expect the Wr ...

Wright County Government: 2022 Township Election Results

On Tuesday, March 8, 15 of Wright County's 18 townships conducted elections. Township elections are not administered by the county Elect ...

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

Sunday (March 13) will mark the two-year anniversary of when COVID-19 first started appearing in Minnesota and Wright County Public Heal ...

Wright County Government: Daylight Savings Time Begins At 1 A.M. Sunday

See the latest announcement from the Wright County Government.

Wright County Government: Open House In Buffalo Tuesday To Discuss Hwy. 25 Reconstruction

The City of Buffalo, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, will host an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesd ...

Wright County Government: The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act Of 2019

If you are a Navy or Marine Veteran who served on a ship in the off-shore waters of Vietnam you may be eligible for benefits. If you fil ...

Wright County Government: Extension Looking For Farm Family Of The Year Nominations

By Adam Austing, University of Minnesota Extension

Wright County Government: Numbers To Know During Government Center Move

Starting Monday, March 21, the offices currently in the Wright County Government Center and Health & Human Services Center will be movin ...

Wright County Government: Wright County Social Workers Honored With Resolution

March is National Social Work Month, which honors those who work in the field as the largest group of mental health providers in the cou ...

Wright County Government: Parks & Rec Has Record-Setting Day For Campsite Reservations

Wright County Parks & Recreation was expecting a big day Monday as the 2022 campground reservation portal opened. Parks & Recreation Ope ...

Wright County Moving Offices Out Of Downtown Buffalo This Month

Wright County officials will be packing up their stuff in a few weeks to relocate to the new government center near Lake Pulaski.

Wright County Government: County Provides Closure Dates For Departments Moving To New GC

Wright County departments currently in the existing Wright County Government Center in downtown Buffalo will be doing a phased move Marc ...