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Sep 25, 2023

Newly appointed Cannabis Director resigns, sold illegal hemp products

Grace Jacobson / News Director The new Office of Cannabis Management Director resigned after it was revealed she sold illegal products at her hemp shop. Director Erin DuPree resigned on […]

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Sep 22, 2023

2023 voting season begins in Minnesota

Grace Jacobson / News Director Voting season began in Minnesota on Friday for the Nov. 7 local elections. This will be the first general election since the new election laws […]

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Sep 21, 2023

2023 sets record number of AQI alerts

Grace Jacobson / News Director A record number of Air Quality Index (AQI) alerts were issued over the summer. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued 20 AQI alerts over the […]

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Sep 20, 2023

Wright County Historical Society to host “Making Minnesota” Saturday

Grace Jacobson / News Director Head to the Wright County Historical Society with your family on Saturday. The Historical Society will be hosting an event with the author and illustrator […]

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Sep 20, 2023

Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Benton County

Grace Jacobson / News Director An invasive species has been confirmed in Benton County. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) on Wednesday. […]

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Sep 20, 2023

Police arrest Sartell man after 100 mph chase ends in crash

Grace Jacobson / News Director A Sartell man is in jail after fleeing police in a 100 mph chase. It happened Tuesday around 8 p.m. on County Road 1 in […]

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Sep 20, 2023

Fall Driving Tips

Grace Jacobson / News Director As the weather begins to change, so does the way we drive. Every season comes with a new set of challenges for drivers, as changing […]

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Sep 20, 2023

Car Catches Fire in County Road 9 Crash, Hospitalizes Man

Grace Jacobson / News Director A man is in the hospital after he fell asleep at-the-wheel and crashed in Stearns County. The crash happened just before noon on Tuesday. Stearns […]

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Sep 15, 2023

Barn Fire Near Delano Injures One

Grace Jacobson / News Director The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire in Wright County that hurt one person. The fire happened at Steeple View Farm and Equestrian Center […]

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Sep 11, 2023

Lake Sylvia Public Access to Close on Sunday

Grace Jacobson / News Director A public water access will close in Wright County for at least a month. The DNR says Twin Sylvia Public Water Access on Lake Sylvia […]

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