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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...

Wright County Tax Forfeiture Land Parcel Auction Continues Through February 1st

Wright County's Taxpayer Services Division reminds residents that the latest Wright County tax forfeiture land parcel auction is now live. Parcels are available to...

Ney Park Cross-Country Lantern Ski Event Re-Scheduled to Saturday, January 31st

The public is invited to join the Wright County Parks Department for an evening of cross-country ski fun this Saturday evening at the Robert...

One Driver Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash in Elk River

One driver was injured in a three-vehicle traffic crash Monday afternoon in Elk River. The State Patrol reports that the crash happened around 2:40 PM...

Wright County Political Parties to Host Precinct Caucuses

Residents throughout Wright County are reminded of Precinct Caucus Night in Minnesota which is set for next Tuesday, February 3rd. Precinct caucuses are meetings...

Deputy Jeff Fox Retires From Wright County Sheriff’s Office

( Left: Deputy Jeff Fox, Right: Chief Deputy Matt Treichler ) A longtime deputy of the Wright County Sheriff's Office marked his retirement in recent...

Energy Saving Tips During Prolonged Cold Snap

Utilities across the state continue to offer tips on saving money by saving energy during this prolonged January cold snap. CenterPoint Energy Spokesperson Joshua Solis... “Temporarily...

Buffalo Man Escapes Injury in Saturday Morning Traffic Crash in Elk River

(file photo) A Buffalo man escaped injury in a traffic crash in Elk River over the weekend. The State Patrol reports that around 11:45 Saturday morning,...

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