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BCA Identifies Wright County Deputies Involved in Matthew Lyrek Shooting
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) released the names of six Wright County sheriff's deputies, excluding one undercover operative, involved in a use-of-force incident earlier this month where 38-year-old Matthew Lyrek was critically wounded, the agency reported following the confrontation at a Dollar General store in Montrose. Officials reported...
Wright County Public Health offers Asthma Program for youth
In late 2023, Wright County Public Health began a new program aimed at connecting healthcare professionals and youth experiencing asthma or related symptoms. Between home visits, school engagement, and clinic partnerships, the Asthma Program offers ways to reduce asthma triggers and prevent symptoms. This is done by a registered nurse, who offers tailored education, reviews individual asthma action plans, assesses homes to identify potential triggers, and answers questions. This initiative...
Arrests, sentencings, fire calls for April 25
Wright County Sheriff arrests: • Marie Lynn Carlisle, 62, of Monticello was arrested April 15 in Monticello on a charge of domestic assault. • Jonathan Thomas Correll, 22, of Elk River was arrested April 17 in Monticello on a Wright County warrant for third-degree DWI. • Michael David Chadwick, 42, of Monticello was arrested April...
Track and Field Recaps April 22-23
Below are summaries of local track and field events Between April 22 and April 23, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt Royals girls take third a Maple Lake The Royalton Royals travel to a invitational meet in Maple Lake Thursday, April 22. The girls placed third with 102 team points and boys team finished fifth (50). ...
City to ask for audit extension
Maple Lake City Hall is taking steps to get back on track after another resignation and the audit deadline looming. At the Tuesday, April 16 regular City Council meeting, council members approved hiring Civic Systems LLC at a cost not to exceed $2,400 to balance the check book so they can move forward preparing for the audit. They also approved hiring local resident Kristin Helwig, with her background in accounting, to work part time alongside Civic and Interim City Administrator Shirley Slater-Schulte to prepare the books.
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