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New High for MN High School Graduation Rate

New state data shows Minnesota’s on-time high school graduation rate has reached an all time high, with almost 85 percent of the Class of 2025...

Wright County Board Approves Data Center Moratorium

(Wright County Board of Commissioners) Wright County's townships are now under a temporary moratorium on applications for data centers. The Wright County Board of Commissioners...

Multiple Wright County Residents Involved in 4-Vehicle Crash in Corcoran

Multiple Wright County area residents were injured as four vehicles collided in nearby Corcoran in recent days. The State Patrol reports that around 5:15 PM...

Young Man From Elk River Injured in Otsego Motorcycle Crash

A young man from Elk River was injured in a weekend motorcycle crash in Otsego. The State Patrol reports that shortly after 6 PM on...

I-94 Eastbound Ramps at CR 37 to Close Beginning Today (Tuesday)

A reminder to motorists in the area that a traffic change in Albertville is scheduled to begin today (Tuesday). The Wright County Highway Department says...

Memorial Day Services Held Today Throughout Wright County

Wright County residents are joining the rest of the country in marking Memorial Day 2026 today. Services will be held in all communities throughout the...

Record Memorial Day Travel Expected Despite High Fuel Costs

Record travel is expected on this Memorial Day 2026, despite the fact that for motorists, it means a harder hit to our wallets. AAA projects...

Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2026

Memorial Day is a national holiday, meaning most Americans have the day off from work and school today. Federal, state, county and city offices are...

Hutchinson Man Faces Several Felony Charges After Police Pursuit in Winsted

A Hutchinson man is facing several felony charges after a high-speed police pursuit in Winsted. The incident occurred on Friday, May 15th.  According to the...

Candidate Filing Window for 2026 Primary and General Election Now Open

(stock image) Wright County Elections reminds county residents that the candidate filing window for the 2026 Primary and General Election opened on Tuesday. Wright County Elections...

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