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Mar 5, 2024

BCA investigating officer involved shooting that killed one in St. Michael

By Grace Jacobson / News Director ST. MICHAEL, Minn. — The Minnesota BCA is investigating an officer involved shooting during a traffic stop that killed one person in Wright County. Just before 5 a.m. Saturday, a Wright County Sheriff’s Deputy made a traffic stop on Ivory Avenue Northeast in St. Michael. The Sheriff’s Office says […]

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Feb 29, 2024

Presidential Primary voting will open early in Wright County

By Grace Jacobson / News Director With the state’s Presidential Nomination Primary on Tuesday, Wright County Elections will be open a couple days before for voters to cast their ballots in-person. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, voters may visit the Wright County Government Center in Buffalo to cast their ballots. Voters living […]

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Feb 29, 2024

Minnesota releases report on clean water fund’s performance

By Zac Chapman / Assistant News Director Minnesota has released a report on the Clean Water Fund initiatives that protect and restore the state’s drinking water sources, lakes, streams and groundwater. The report, which comes out biennially, tracks water activities, trends and outcomes across key initiatives and details investments in all watersheds and communities. Some […]

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Feb 29, 2024

Nominations open for Wright County Farm Family of the Year

By Zac Chapman / Assistant New Director Families operating a farm in Wright County can apply for the annual Wright County Farm Family of the Year award. Nominees should be Minnesota food producers and have never won the award previously. Nominees should also have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and supporting the fields of agriculture […]

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Feb 29, 2024

Wright County campground reservations open Monday, March 4

By Grace Jacobson / News Director The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department will open its campground reservations for 2024 on March 4. Wright County Parks & Rec says that those looking to make reservations at Schroeder, Bertram or Collinwood Campgrounds should do so as soon as reservations open at 8 a.m. that Monday; within […]

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Feb 29, 2024

CentraCare launches 1,000 Conversations podcast “to build a more inclusive Central Minn.”

By Grace Jacobson / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — If you’re looking for a new podcast to listen to, CentraCare just launched one that features members of the Central Minn. community. Produced and distributed with the Center for Economic Inclusion, CentraCare’s 1,000 Conversations explores community, race, identity and belonging “to build a more inclusive […]

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Feb 29, 2024

Benton County crash kills son, injures mother

By Grace Jacobson / News Director MAYWOOD TWP., Minn. — The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a roll over crash that killed a son and severely hurt his mother in Maywood Twp. Around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, deputies responded to a crash on 115th Street Northeast after a car veered into the ditch, struck […]

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Feb 28, 2024

With fire danger increasing early, DNR reminds all to check burn piles, ash for lingering heat

By Grace Jacobson / News Director With the unseasonably warm weather, fire danger is increasing early this year. The Minnesota DNR wants to remind everyone to check burn piles and ash removed from wood stoves or heaters for lingering heat. The DNR says burn piles and smoldering ash can stay warm for a long time. […]

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Feb 28, 2024

MDA’s 2024 survey focuses on BMPs for corn, soybean farmers

By Grace Jacobson / News Director ST. PAUL, Minn. — Farmers statewide are encouraged to take part in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) annual pesticide and fertilizer survey. This year’s survey will focus on best management practices (BMPs) for corn and soybean farmers. The data being collected helps the MDA track the awareness, adoption […]

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Feb 28, 2024

Highway 25 PEL Study looks to enter second phase

By Grace Jacobson / News Director The Highway 25 Area Transportation Study is looking toward its second phase. Known as a Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study, Wright and Sherburne County are examining a range of cost-effective transportation alternatives to address issues in the Highway 25 area between I-94 and Highway 10. These issues include: […]

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