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Dassel Man Injured in Saturday Morning Traffic Crash

A Dassel man was injured in a two-vehicle traffic crash Saturday morning in neighboring Meeker County. The State Patrol reports that just before 10 AM...

Critical GOP Straw Poll for Governor at Precinct Caucuses Tuesday

The field of a dozen Republican candidates for governor in Minnesota will be narrowed down at Tuesday's precinct caucuses. Carleton College political analyst Steven...

Wright County Parks Campground Reservations to Open March 2nd

Residents who are getting weary of winter can start looking ahead to the camping season at Wright County's popular county park campgrounds. Wright County's Parks...

Wright County HHS to be Closed for 2 Hours Wednesday

Wright County residents should take note that the Health & Human Services Department will be closed on Wednesday for a two-hour all-staff training. Officials...

Senator Amy Klobuchar Announces for Governor

DFL U-S Senator Amy Klobuchar made it official on Thursday, she is running for governor in Minnesota. Klobuchar kicked off her campaign in a...

Funeral Services Saturday for Longtime Area Resident, Rockford Fireman, Dale Sieg

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday for a well-known lifelong area resident. Dale Sieg passed away December 22nd at the age of 91. Dale was...

Wright County Unemployment Concludes 2025 at the Highest Rate Measured for the Year

Wright County unemployment reached its high water mark for 2025 in December. New numbers from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that...

Tax Filing Season is Here

The 2025 income tax filing window is now open. State Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart has some reminders on what to double-check before you file, particularly...

Nominations Open for Wright County Farm Family of the Year

The University of Minnesota Extension reminds residents that nominations are open for the 2026 Wright County Farm Family of the Year. The Farm Family Recognition...

2026 Point in Time (PIT) Count Today (January 28)

Today, January 28th has been designated as the 2026 PIT, or Point-in-Time, Count day across the country and here in Wright County. David Miller with...

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