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Despite Slight Drop, Wright County Unemployment Still Over 5 Percent in March

Minnesota’s unemployment rate stayed flat in March, holding at 4.5 percent while the national rate edged slightly lower... “Minnesota gained 800 non-farm jobs, which equates...

Big Lake Man Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash in Neighboring Sherburne County

A Big Lake man was injured when three vehicles collided Monday morning in neighboring Sherburne County. The State Patrol reports that around 9:45 AM, a...

Construction to Begin Soon at Montissippi County Park

Construction is slated to begin soon at Montissippi County Park in Monticello as a part of a series of planned improvements to enhance the...

One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash in Rockford

One person was killed, and another was seriously injured Sunday in a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in the City of Rockford. The Wright County Sheriff's...

State Highway 25 / Central Avenue RR Crossing in Buffalo to be Closed May 4th Through 8th

The railroad crossing at State Highway 25 and Central Avenue in Buffalo will be closed throughout this week. The City of Buffalo was notified...

CSAH 5 Closed Much of This Week Due to RR Crossing Work

Railroad crossing work will force the closure of County State Aid Highway 5 for much of this week. CP Railroad recently notified the Wright County...

New Buffalo Community Center to Open Its Doors Today (Monday)

Today's the day that the general public can get its first look in person at the new Buffalo Community Center. The center is hosting a...

Partial Closure of County Highway 36 in Otsego to Begin Today (Monday)

Motorists are reminded that construction will cause a partial closure of another area roadway beginning today (Monday). The Wright County Highway Department says beginning today...

Buffalo Community Orchestra in Concert Today (Sunday)

The Buffalo Community Orchestra will perform its annual springtime concert today (Sunday) in Buffalo. “Springtime Stories” is the title of the concert which will feature...

Community Clean-ups Continue Today (Saturday) in Many Wright County Cities and Townships

Annual Spring Clean-Up events resume this weekend in and around Wright County. In Howard Lake, the annual City Clean-Up continues today (Saturday) from 8 AM...

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