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Precinct Caucuses Tonight in Wright County and Throughout the State

It's Precinct Caucus Night tonight in Wright County and throughout the state. Precinct caucuses are meetings run by the state's political parties, and serve as...

Continued Push for Year-Round, Nationwide E15

The Minnesota Biofuels Association’s director says securing year-round, nationwide E15 could help speed up the EPA’s release of renewable volume obligations for 2026 and...

State Representative Kristin Robbins to Testify Before U-S Senate Committee Wednesday

State Representative Kristin Robbins, Republican from Maple Grove is scheduled to testify in Washington, D-C on Wednesday. You'll remember that Robbins and local State Representatives...

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...

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