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Wright County, MN

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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 Wright County Government Center and Justice Center will be illuminated green at night on Hwy. 25 between Nov. 4-11 in observance of Operation Green Light. Homes and businesses are encouraged to take part. Learn more here: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
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Wright County election results are in, including the election of a new sheriff and three county commissioners. See all the results 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 26-Nov. 1. Click here to see the full Arrest Report: wrightcountymn.gov/m/newsfla…
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A reminder that we will gain an hour Saturday night as the clocks get turned back an hour - marking the end of Daylight Savings Time.
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A Message from the Wright County Highway Department: The intersection of CSAH 14 and Hwy 12 in Franklin Township that has closed CSAH 14 in both directions since late-July will reopen today (Oct. 30).
An image of the detour map of County Highway 14 at the intersection of the State Highway 12. The project is completed and the road will reopen to traffic Oct. 30

ALT An image of the detour map of County Highway 14 at the intersection of the State Highway 12. The project is completed and the road will reopen to traffic Oct. 30

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Wright County Parks & Recreation is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Parks Commission representing Districts 3 and 5. Learn about the position responsibilities, residency requirements and how to apply by clicking here: wrightcountymn.gov/m/NewsFla…
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On National First Responder Day (Oct. 28), Wright County thanks the brave men and women who serve as law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and dispatchers for all the work you do to help keep our communities safe with their critical life-saving work.
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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.

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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

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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…
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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.
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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

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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…
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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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