Following Governor Walz’s July 2nd request for a Major Disaster Declaration and federal assistance, Congressman Emmer sent a letter to President Donald Trump, Attorney General William Barr, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, and Federal Emergency Management Administr…
Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the St. Cloud Regional Airport a grant of $168,606. The funds are enhanced by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and will go towards several projects to improve safety a…
A pair of beaches in Wright County parks will closed Tuesday, July 7 for preventative treatment for Swimmer’s Itch.
Absentee voting will start on Friday, June 26 – the start of a 46-day window in which to vote.
One of the best natural fertilizers and soil builders is available free. You make it yourself. It’s compost!
To support the growing community and enhance electric reliability in the region, Xcel Energy is moving Becker customers’ electric service to a newly constructed substation in the area. As crews make the switch, Xcel Energy customers in the area will be without power from approximately 10 p.m…
Gov. Tim Walz and state officials have announced plans for the phased reopening of bars, restaurants and places of "public accommodation.”
Crossroads Animal Shelter is increasing hours of operation! We will be open to the public for appointments Wednesday through Sunday beginning Wednesday, June 3rd.
For almost a decade, Minnesota has been in the process of creating an enhanced Next Generation 911 emergency calling system. Catching up with the challenges created with technological advancements that don’t use the traditional means of accessing the 911 system – computers and wireless devic…
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the St. Cloud Regional Airport a grant of $1,092,430. The funds are provided as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and will go towards …
The 2020 Buffalo Days event has been postponed due to COVID-19, so Fishing Klinics for Kids held in Sturges Park during the celebration has been cancelled. The Buffalo Days Klinic is well-attended by kids and adults, and organizers look forward to its return in 2021.
Earlier this month, the Wright County Board of Commissioners received a request from Sheriff Sean Deringer to modify a portion of the fee schedule for his office. The proposed change would reduce the cost for a permit to carry application specific to current and retired Wright County Sheriff…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – MnDOT will end spring load restrictions in the central frost zone Monday, May 4, and for the north-central and north frost zones Friday, May 8.
St. Paul) – The Minnesota Senate approved with bipartisan support a major Republican-led Economic Recovery Act to help small businesses battling financial hardship caused by the coronavirus and the stay-home order. The $330 million bill emphasizes three elements that will benefit impacted bu…
A residential and outpatient treatment facility that services men with substance use and mental health disorders is coming to Otsego.
With much of the country shut down or limited due to stay at home/shelter in place orders, the business of government has kept moving forward because it can’t shut down completely. But, like everything else in our new reality, taking COVID-19 into account when making decisions has become nec…
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners, in coordination with the County’s Auditor-Treasurer, took action earlier today to provide temporary relief to residents and businesses that have been directly or indirectly impacted by the economic pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Wright County senior living facilities are listed among those with a COVID-19 outbreak.
On Tuesday, May 26, the Wright County Highway Department will begin its annual roadside spraying/vegetation management program along all Wright County highways to remove unwanted brush and noxious weeds. Because the spraying is done with herbicides, some residents opt to do their own removal…
Xcel Energy remains committed to the safety of our employees, customers and communities while ensuring reliable service for all our customers as we all adjust to life during these uncertain times. With a Stay At Home order in effect in Minnesota, many of our customers may use this extra time…
BUFFALO, MN – On April 8, 2020, Governor Walz extended the Stay at Home order through May 4, 2020.
SAINT PAUL, MN – The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is encouraging any Minnesotan who is behind on their electricity or natural gas bills to contact their utility to ensure their service remains connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MINNEAPOLIS – With all eyes on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) and its 10,000 members want to remind Minnesotans to pay attention to all aspects of their health.
BUFFALO, MN – Living through a public health emergency such as COVID-19 can be extremely stressful.
Generous donors from across Minnesota and western Wisconsin have already donated more than 200,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) since Allina Health first put out the call for donations on March 21. Today Allina Health is extending its call for donated PPE. The initial reques…
During this time, we understand that visiting parks and trails will provide citizens with an opportunity for physical activity, relaxation, and place to enjoy the outdoors all while maintaining some of the recommendations put forth by the CDC, WHO, and the state of Minnesota. With that under…
State officials continue the focus on locating more personal protective equipment and additional hospital beds as the number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota jumped to over 500 this past weekend.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic the Highway Department will be implementing the following procedures beginning Monday, March 30, 2020. These procedures have been put in place to protect both the public and county employees in following the direction given by the Governor and the County…
The Court Administration Office of the 10th Judicial District located in Buffalo at the Wright County Government Center wants to inform residents that there is an alternative to bringing large document packets to its office.
Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill to allocate $330 million in COVID-19 aid in Minnesota, bringing the state’s total response to more than $550 million to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was passed by the Minnesota Legislature on March 26, 2020.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DPS-DVS) is closing all exam stations statewide beginning Friday at the close of business to follow Governor Tim Walz’s executive order for Minnesotans to stay home and slow the spread of COVID-19. Offices will s…
Senate Republicans passed a third COVID-19 response bill yesterday, allocating an additional $331 million to help Minnesotans withstand the effects of this global pandemic. The bill passed unanimously, 67-0.
Due to the Emergency Declaration by the Wright County Board of Commissioners that was adopted earlier this month to close public facing counters in the battle against the COVID-19 coronavirus and the potential for community spread, the Wright County Compost and Recycling Facility will be clo…
On March 25, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent out an Executive Order for Minnesotans to stay at home and shelter in place, an order that goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 27 and will continue until Friday, April 10. In the Executive Order, it excluded “essential workers,” which, i…
At a time of isolation like most of us are experiencing at the moment and will be for the short-term future, thoughts of being out on a boat on a Wright County lake in the summer seems like a dream. However, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office is looking to the days when the quarantining – fo…
To support Wright County residents in this time of need, Wright County Public Health has established several resource listings accessible by the public.
Governor Walz today signed Executive Orders 20-14, 20-15, 20-16, and 20-17 to further strengthen Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These executive orders suspend evictions during the peacetime emergency, establish Peacetime Emergency Loans for small businesses, direct non-hospit…
Governor Tim Walz today announced he will self-quarantine for a period of 14 days after learning he had contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor was informed of the contact early this morning and has not left his home since.
The following Administrative Order was released from the 10th Judicial District pertaining to closing the public windows of Court Administration at the Wright County Government Center. Those with court cases pending or looking for forms should contact the numbers they have been provided in t…
Due to an outpouring of community support and desire to make donations of needed protective equipment, Allina Health is standing up collection sites at many of its facilities to receive donations. Health care organizations, including Allina Health, are in need of additional masks to help mee…
During this COVID-19 pandemic, the Sherburne County Government Center will continue to remain open for business, including for limited In-Person Appointments for Essential Services, as county workers remain committed to providing essential services to the public.
Today, Governor Tim Walz and MNsure announced a 30-day special enrollment period (SEP) for qualified individuals who are currently without insurance in response to the potential growth of COVID-19 cases. This SEP, which begins Monday, March 23 and runs through April 21, will allow uninsured …
BUFFALO, MN – The ideal goal in fighting a pandemic is to halt the spread of disease. As the number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota continues to rise, every person should be taking measures to lessen the spread of COVID-19.
The Department of Motor Vehicles testing office in Buffalo has closed off its driver testing program effective immediately, according to Wright County License Bureau Supervisor Becky Aanerud. The Buffalo Exam Station, which is located at 15 First Ave. S in Buffalo, is still open for written …
The Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance committee heard a presentation from Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) on SF3009 which provides supplemental funding to Wright County Community Action (WCCA). WCCA provides homeownership education, counseling, and training services, and…
Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-09, ordering health care providers to postpone elective surgeries and procedures, including non-emergent elective dental procedures, to focus health care capacity and equipment on responding to COVID-19 cases and other emergencies.
Sherburne County has taken steps to assure greater flexibility in preparing for and responding to COVID-19 by signing an Emergency Declaration.
The St. Cloud office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid has received a grant of Older Americans Act funds from the Central Minnesota Council on Aging to provide legal services for seniors residing in Wright County. The funds will be used to provide legal advice, counseling and representation in cou…
Representative Marion O’Neill, R-Maple Lake, said she will continue working to represent the citizens of District 29B, even as the Minnesota House of Representatives’ daily operations have been altered amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Beginning Wednesday, March 18, access to the Sherburne County Government Center will be restricted to gatherings of no more than 10 individuals in one area, all who are practicing social distancing (6 feet apart).
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