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Wright County sheriff discusses 4th of July security in Delano
Authorities are prepared to ensure the safety of a crowd estimated to be as large as 40,000 people during Delano’s 4th of July fireworks show, which is just days away. Fourth of July Committee Chairman Alex Roeser said Delano expects between 25,000 to 40,000 people to show up on July 6 to enjoy the city’s famed fireworks, which always closes out the city’s 4th of July Celebration.
Delano to shoulder higher costs for law enforcement services
Wright County will again raise the cost of law enforcement services for the City of Delano following last year’s 21% jump. The move comes amid ongoing challenges in attracting and retaining qualified personnel at the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. The county will raise the hourly cost of the...
New state law seeks to increase wages, competition for workers
Michael Rubke works at the front desk of a Minneapolis condominium building — and he wants to be able to keep working there. Last year, he was surprised to learn that he could be forced to leave, regardless of his job performance. Rubke works for the property management company...
Eden Prairie Police Department Seeks New 911 Emergency Communications Supervisor After Longtime Leader Retires
The Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) is on the quest for a new 911 Emergency Communications Supervisor, a vacancy that presents itself after the retirement of the long-serving supervisor of 23 years, as reported by the City of Eden Prairie, MN. This role is pivotal to the EPPD, overseeing the operations and leadership of the 12-person staff within the Communications Center. The supervisor's responsibilities extend beyond mere management of schedules and shifts; the individual is tasked with the hefty duty of prioritizing and assigning jobs, spearheading training programs, and undertaking the regular duties that come with the post of a Public Safety Telecommunicator.
Superintendent’s clever retirement tactic saves Lester Prairie Schools thousands
The Lester Prairie School Board unanimously approved its 2024-25 preliminary budget during its meeting June 27. The district’s projected revenues for the 2024-25 school year are expected to be about $7,407,383, a decrease of around $324,415 from last year’s figure of $7,731,798. Its expenditures are projected to be...
Baseball 365 Town Ball Game
Check out Eden Prairie’s new Town Ball team, Baseball 365, now playing at Round Lake Stadium!. July 1st, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30 PM, Andover Aces @ Baseball 365. July 2, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30 PM, Crystal Cowboys @ Baseball 365. July 8th, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30...
2024 Fourth of July Celebrations Begin in Annandale, Delano
Two of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the state of Minnesota take place here in Wright County each year, and the communities of Annandale and Delano kick off their celebrations today (Wednesday). Events open in Annandale today with the opening of the carnival, bingo hosted by the Boy Scouts,...
Workers cut gas line in Delano
Workers cut a gas line along River Street about two miles south of downtown Delano Tuesday evening. The gas leak released a nauseating odor, which could be smelled over a wide area. The Delano Fire Department and Xcel Energy responded to the scene. No more details about the incident were...
Wave of Patriotic Festivities Set to Sweep Eden Prairie with Concerts, Drone Show, and Fireworks
Eden Prairie is set to burst with patriotic pride and community spirit this week with a slew of Fourth of July festivities. According to the City of Eden Prairie, MN, celebrations will kick off on Tuesday, July 2, at Staring Lake Amphitheatre, where locals can enjoy a free outdoor concert by the Eden Prairie Community Band and Prairie Ramblers from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The evening will also serve as a salute to local veterans and active military members.
Mosquitoes in northern Anoka County test positive for West Nile virus
Tim Harlow at the Star Tribune reports the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District has found its first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this year in samples collected June 17-18 in Oak Grove in northern Anoka County. Via Minnesota Public Radio: Minneapolis park officials have temporarily closed four beaches...
Minneapolis man dies after being pulled from St. Croix River
AFTON, Minn. — A Minneapolis man has died after being pulled from the St. Croix River east of the Twin Cities Wednesday, according to officials.The Washington County Sheriff's Office says deputies were dispatched at 9:41 a.m. to Afton State Park Beach for a possible drowning near the campgrounds. Witnesses at the beach said a 27-year-old man was swimming 20 to 30 feet offshore in about 12 feet of water when they lost sight of him. Search teams, including Washington County Water Rescue Dive and Recovery and the Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department, responded to the scene.The man was...
Youth come together in the name of service
Last week, several youths from local organizations came together to participate in community service projects in Buffalo and the surrounding area. On Monday, June 24, a group of Wright County 4-H students and parents traveled to Sauk Centre where they worked alongside Buffalo FFA participants, and students enrolled in BHM summer programming through the Phoenix Learning Center, on a landscaping project at Eagle’s Healing Nest, an organization that works to meet the needs of veterans and service members who suffer from the effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and addiction.
ALERT DAY conditions for severe thunderstorms Thursday (4th) afternoon and evening
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: ALERT DAY conditions are in effect for Thursday afternoon and evening, with the potential for severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail. Showers and cool conditions are expected to follow on Friday.
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