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Cost of license plates doubles Aug. 1

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Wright County.)There was a flurry of activity at the Minnesota State Legislature last month as some of the larger omnibus bills were approved in June’s spec...

Wright Co. seeking input on broadband service by Aug. 24

Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Wright County.)Wright County residents have begun receiving a mass mailing looking for public input of a broadband survey. The county has contracted with Des...

State courts modify mask guidance

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Minnesota Judicial Branch).The Minnesota Judicial Branch today announced a modification to its guidance on face coverings in court facilities. District ...

Wright Co. hosts 9th annual disabled vets waterfowl hunt

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Wright County.)On Saturday, October 2, the Wright County Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting its Ninth Annual Disabled Veterans Waterfowl Hunt...

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Mississippi River at record low point

The Mighty Mississippi River isn’t quite as mighty this summer, with the severe drought being experienced in most of the state bringing the river level down to historic low levels. According to the U.S. Geograph...

Bear seen in Santiago

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by a reader).About a month ago, Gail and Darrell Bebeau of Santiago Twp. were disgruntled to see their bird feeders in their yard knocked down by nature or a w...

Charboneau-Folch wins state honor

Despite summer vacation being in full swing, Big Lake School Board had an eventful meeting recently, as they discussed the social media hot-topic of masks, congratulated Angie Charboneau-Folch on being named Min...

Sherburne board recognizes employees’ pandemic efforts

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday morning and heard several agency updates before approving a proclamation recognizing the efforts of county employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Board c...