Wright County, MN

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

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The National Weather Service has listed Wright County and the southern two-thirds of Minnesota in the Category 1 severe storm risk. The elements are in place for brief heavy rainfall, hail and high winds, but the storms are going to be very hit-and-miss (more miss than hit).

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The Wright County Sheriff's Office will be hosting its annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 12 at the Law Enforcement Center (3810 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffalo). Learn more about this family-friendly event here: https://t.co/DBGn9b34oE

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Two generations of the Youngren family of Waverly - Scott and Kim Youngren and Dylan and Kennedy Youngren - were honored at the June 2 meeting of the Wright County Board after being selected 2026 Farm Family of the Year in Wright County. Learn more here: https://t.co/NMUJWtqYjJ

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Starting with the June 2 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, meetings will be livestreamed through the county website. Learn more here: https://t.co/tm9q0uUAj9

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Minnesota anglers will be able to fish without a license from Tuesday, June 2 to Monday, June 8 during a pause in the DNR’s licensing system. Fishing regulations and bag limits are in effect. The pause is due to the DNR’s switch to an e-licensing system that will go live June 9.

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The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Arrest Report for the period of May 25-31. Click here to see the full Arrest Report: https://t.co/TEPiFqlic6

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that the Hwy. 25 detour route between Monticello and Buffalo will change effective Tuesday, June 2. Learn more about the project and timelines here: https://t.co/e2RtlTL1mZ

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The MPCA has issued an Air Quality Alert that includes Wright County starting at noon today and running through 9 p.m. The AQA is for ground level ozone and is listed as “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” including the elderly, small children and those with respiratory problems.

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The Wright County Highway Department has announced that construction on CSAH 36 at Ogren Avenue begins Monday, June 1 and will result in traffic being diverted. To learn more about this portion of the CSAH 36 project, click here: https://t.co/gsmV1MCKJ5

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The Wright County Highway Department has announced its schedule for overlay and sealcoating projects beginning June 1. These roads won’t close – they will have flaggers controlling directional traffic. Click here to see what roads will done and when https://t.co/rsR5NYUGi5

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MnDOT is expecting eastbound I-94 to be shut down until approximately 11 a.m. while cleanup continues for a semi trailer that collided with the median past the Hwy. 25 exit approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastbound traffic is being detoured to Chelsea Road to return to I-94

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The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Arrest Report for the period of May 18-24. Click here to see the full Arrest Report: https://t.co/Lye8vAGV8l

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All Wright County offices and facilities will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All offices and facilities will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26.

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Several Wright County communities will conduct Memorial Day programs to honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country on Monday, May 25. See the times of these ceremonies by city here: https://t.co/rPU1lYukzh

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At its May 19 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved instituting a moratorium on acceptance of proposals for data centers in the county's 18 townships that can remain in effect for up to one year. Learn more here: https://t.co/07VDtvb0wU

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Beginning Tuesday, May 26, the I‑94 eastbound ramps to and from CSAH 37 in Albertville will be closed. Learn more here: https://t.co/OK7uLNT5zF

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The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly Arrest Report for the period of May 11-17. Click here to see the full Arrest Report: https://t.co/H84hAo173E

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Candidate filing for elected offices in Wright County, including Sheriff, County Attorney and three County Commissioner positions open Tuesday, June 19 and will remain open until Tuesday, June 2. Learn more here: https://t.co/4OzMPKsOrk

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The Minnesota DMV is rolling out a new phone number this weekend. There will be one main number with a phone tree. This will ensure you are directed toward the correct area – letting you talk to a person who is knowledgeable in your need. Old phone numbers will go away June 30.