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Comparison between last two winters is startling
What a difference a year makes when it comes to the severity of a winter season. While it may be too early to raise the “Mission Accomplished” flag proclaiming we’re done with snow for the winter — last year, the final snow event in Wright County was April 16-17 — it appears as though spring has pushed winter out the door for 2024. The Wright County Highway Department recently compiled...
Wright County Sheriff's Office says deputies attempted arrest outside Dollar General to avoid standoff at suspect's home
The Minnesota BCA has taken over the investigation after a Wright County deputy shot a suspect during an arrest warrant performed outside Dollar General in Montrose.
Delano High School group hosts inspirational evening with Ellie Krug
Ellie Krug recently returned to Delano and spoke to students, faculty, and community members at Delano High School about human inclusivity. Krug, a Victoria-based attorney from Iowa, spoke to about 60 people at the Delano Performing Arts Center Saturday evening. The Delano High School’s Gay Straight Alliance sponsored the program, which was part of an inspirational doubleheader of music followed by Krug.
Delano City Council endorses concept for 90-unit affordable housing project
The Delano City Council voted to support a housing project by Ebert Construction, following the planning commission’s recommendation and allowing the project to proceed to formal development applications. The planning commission recently endorsed a concept plan for 90 affordable apartment units in the eastern portion of the Parkview Hills...
Arrests, sentencings, fire calls for April 18
Wright County Sheriff arrests: • Zachary Donald Lindquist, 41, of Buffalo was arrested April 8 in Buffalo on charges of third-degree DWI and driving after license cancellation. • Shane Marshall Rhode, 30, of Rogers was arrested April 9 in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for third-degree DWI. • Thomas Charles Boie, 58, of Otsego...
Delano’s LeAnna Wurzer captures art award, eyes school mural project
The Central Minnesota Arts Board recently announced that LeAnna Wurzer of Delano was one of seven artists to receive this year’s Individual Artist Award. The award, funded by the McKnight Foundation, recognizes and supports artists living in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties. Wurzer, who applied for the award...
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