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Motorcycle Fatalities Down in Minnesota, New “Lane Splitting” Law Now in Effect

Officials say the motorcycle season is off to a good start in Minnesota this summer. State motorcycle safety coordinator Jay Bock says they're seeing fewer...

2025 Hamel Rodeo Opens Tonight (Thursday)

(stock image) The Hamel Rodeo gets underway for 2025 tonight (Thursday). Five rodeo performances will be held over the course of four days with all the...

Wright County Among Eight New Counties Added to Deer Feeding Ban

Wright County is among eight new counties recently added to the Minnesota DNR's list of counties where a deer feeding and attractant ban is...

Blues Brothers Tribute Featured Tonight (Thursday) at Buffalo 2025 Concerts in the Park

The City of Buffalo's Concert in the Park series continues tonight (Thursday). The free concert series is a popular part of the summer season as...

“Bertram Beats” Tonight (Thursday) at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park

(Tricia & The Toonies) (image: thetoonies.com) Wright County Parks and Recreation is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy “Bertram Beats,” a vibrant summer music event that...

Father of Deceased Teen Found in Elk River Landfill Now Charged With Murder

(Jordan Dupree Collins, Jr., nicknamed "Manny" - photo courtesy Anoka County Sheriff's Office) The father of a teen found deceased in an Elk River landfill...

Minnesota Ranks 5th in U-S in Annual KIDS COUNT Survey

The 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows Minnesota is still one of the top states for raising a child. Alex Fitzsimmons is with Children’s Defense...

Father Arrested in Connection with Deceased Teen Found in Elk River Landfill

  UPDATE:  Collins, Sr. is now facing murder charges in the death of his son.  He made his first court appearance on Wednesday in Anoka...

Motorcyclist Leads Police on a High-Speed Chase in Meeker County

A motorcyclist was arrested following a high-speed chase with law enforcement in Meeker County on Friday. According to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, the incident...

CSAH 8 Bridge Closed for Complete Replacement

(all photos: Kendell Kubasch / KRWC Radio) Work began in recent days on another bridge replacement project in Wright County. The Wright County Highway 8 bridge...

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