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Severe Weather Awareness Week (Part 4) Tornado Safety Drill Day

Severe Weather Awareness week continues in Wright County and throughout the state. Today's (Thursday) focus is on tornadoes with two statewide practice drills, the first...

Cokato Man Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash in Litchfield

A Cokato man was injured Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Litchfield in neighboring Meeker County. The State Patrol reports that around 10:20 AM,...

Recycling Center to Have Temporary Change of Venue

(image: Wright County) Wright County officials are reminding residents that the Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility on County Road 37 NE in Buffalo will...

Remember to Call 811 Before Yard Projects Involving Digging

With better weather comes outdoor projects in the yard, and utility officials urge Minnesotans to take precautions before digging on their property. April is safe...

2025 Severe Weather Awareness Week (Part 3)

Safety officials in Minnesota are reminding residents of Severe Weather Awareness Week being observed all this week. Today in part 3 of our 5-part series,...

New Tariffs Not to Blame for Gas Price Increase in Minnesota

Most drivers in our area and throughout the state have noticed gas price increases in recent days. While many people are quick to blame...

CSAH 32 in Rockford Township Closed Today (Tuesday) and Wednesday for Railroad Track Repair

A reminder from the Wright County Highway Department that motorists should be aware of a railroad crossing closure this week in our area. Officials say...

2025 Severe Weather Awareness Week (Day 2)

This is Severe Weather Awareness Week throughout Minnesota and here in Wright County. The week is designed to remind residents of the potential dangers...

Severe Weather Awareness Week (Part 1) Alerts and Warnings

This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota, and residents in Wright County are invited to participate all this week to better prepare themselves...

MN Ag Department Urges Caution With Anhydrous Ammonia as Field Preparation Begins

(image: U of MN / Iowa Farmer Today) The state Department of Ag is reminding farmers to be safe when handling anhydrous ammonia this spring....

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