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Located in East Central Minnesota and close to the Twin Cities, Wright County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state.

 Wright County, MN
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The National Weather Service is warning of storms expected to develop this afternoon that could include hail and high winds. About two-thirds of Wright County is in a Level 2 warning, but the storms are expected to be hit-and-miss for many locations.
Image of a map of Minnesota showing what areas are in line for potential severe weather later today. Much of Wright County is at a Level 2 designation.

ALT Image of a map of Minnesota showing what areas are in line for potential severe weather later today. Much of Wright County is at a Level 2 designation.

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A slide announcing that next Wright County Child Foster Care orientation meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 2 at the Wright County Government Center in Buffalo

ALT A slide announcing that next Wright County Child Foster Care orientation meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 2 at the Wright County Government Center in Buffalo

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A Message from the Wright County License Center: The Minnesota Timberwolves released a new license plate design. The new design replaces the previous plate design. Customers who order a Timberwolves plate will automatically receive the new design. This is available immediately.
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The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Arrest Report for the period of Oct. 19-25. Click here to see the full Arrest Report: wrightcountymn.gov/221/Annou…
Image of the Wright County Sheriff's Office announcing its weekly Arrest Report

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Wright County Elections will be open additional hours at the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffalo). The elections office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and until 7 p.m. Nov. 2.
Image of sign saying "Vote Here" at the Wright County Government Center

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MnDOT and the Wright County Highway Department have announced that Hwy. 25 between Monticello and Buffalo will re-open to traffic today (Oct. 23)
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The Wright County Highway Department has announced that, beginning Monday, Oct. 26, CSAH 7 will be closed in both directions at Hwy. 24 in Clearwater for a two- to three-week project. Learn more here: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
Image of a map showing the detour route for CSAH 7 as the road will be closed at Highway 24 in Clearwater starting Monday, Oct. 26

ALT Image of a map showing the detour route for CSAH 7 as the road will be closed at Highway 24 in Clearwater starting Monday, Oct. 26

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The Wright County Sheriff's Office has created a scorecard to determine which staff are most suspectable to anxiety, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as part of an in-house initiative. Learn more about the program here: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
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Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes has released a statement about the sentencing of Matthew Lyrek of Montrose. Lyrek was arrested in 2024 after an armed standoff with police and was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison. See the full statement here: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
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The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Arrest Report for the period of Oct. 12-18. Click here to see the full Arrest Report: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
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Early in-person voting is now open at the Wright County Government Center and five Wright County cities. Learn more about voting times and locations here: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
Image announcing the early voting is open in Wright County for the Nov. 3 general election

ALT Image announcing the early voting is open in Wright County for the Nov. 3 general election

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The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be coming through Wright County on Wednesday, Dec. 16 with stops in Loretto, Buffalo, Annandale and Kimball to benefit local food shelves. Learn more here: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
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The Wright County Assessor has announced an important property tax homestead notice that will impact 2027 property taxes and eligibility for a property tax refund for those who purchased or moved into a property during the past year. Learn more here: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
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The National Weather Service has issued its prediction for this winter. Because of a Super El Niño, which is the result of warmer ocean water in the Pacific, temperatures are expected to be higher than normal with the only rain/snow projection being rainier with warmer temps
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The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Arrest Report for the period of Oct. 5-11. Click here to see the full Arrest Report: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
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Wright County Taxpayer Services is reminding property owners that second-half property taxes are due by Thursday, Oct. 15 and there are a variety of ways to pay your taxes. Learn more here: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
An image of a house announcing that second-half property taxes

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced a special youth deer hunt weekend Oct. 15-18 – coinciding with MEA weekend in Minnesota. The four-day youth hunt is aimed at hunters ages 10 to 17. Click here to learn more: dnr.state.mn.us/news/2026/10…
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For those heading north this weekend over next week over MEA weekend, most of northern Minnesota has reached its peak of fall colors, according to the DNR color finder map. For more information on the color map, click here: dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors/…
Map of Minnesota showing where the fall colors of leaves have hit their peak

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The Wright County Highway Department will be hosting an Open House dealing with the CSAH 39 project between Nashua Avenue to Odean Avenue in the City of Otsego. The Open House will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Otsego Prairie Center (8899 Nashua Ave. NE).
Map showing the segment of Highway 39 in Otsego that will be the subject of an Open House Oct. 22

ALT Map showing the segment of Highway 39 in Otsego that will be the subject of an Open House Oct. 22

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Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Wright County Government Center. To book an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and type in the key words “Wright County” to schedule an appointment.
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