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2024 Waverly Daze – Monticello Riverfest Wrap-up
The Wright County communities of Waverly and Monticello wrapped up their 2024 summer celebrations over the weekend. Weather was mixed over the weekend with some rain and storms disrupting some events, but overall, most of the festivities were able to proceed as scheduled. Monticello’s newly crowned 2024 Royal Ambassadors are...
Wright County Fair offers 5 days of fun
HOWARD LAKE — The countdown is on for the 2024 Wright County Fair, which will run from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, July 28. In addition to the usual fair fun — from livestock and exhibits galore, to a midway full of rides, tractor pulls and races, classic car show, live music and other entertainment — this year’s event will include a circus, Motokazie, bingo, an exotic animal zoo, Pinewood Derby and Paul Bunyan Live. ...
Man, 41, recovered in Mississippi River after nearly two-day search; Young boy's rescue made possible by 911 call
by Jim Boyle Editor At about 9:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 14, the Wright County Water Patrol located Cody Jay Pope, 41, in the Mississippi River near the Oliver Kelley Farm after nearly a two-day search for him. Pope’s parents were notified of his recovery today. The tragic loss of the man’s life could have...
Public Notice
MAYOR (two year term) 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS (four year term) Anyone desiring to file for office may do so during regular office hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 am Friday). On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, office hours will be extended to 5:00 p.m. The filing fee is $2.00.
Legal Notices – July 7, 2024
Filing Notice for Candidacy for Township Supervisor offices. Notice is hereby given to the voters of Southside Township, Wright County, Minnesota, that the Township Clerk/Treasurer will be accepting Affidavits of Candidacy for those wanting to file for the offices of Township Supervisor Seat 1 for a 4-year term and Township Supervisor Seat 2 for a 4-year term. Filing period begins 07/30/2024 and runs through 08/13/2024 5:00 p.m. There is a $2.00 filing fee. Candidate withdrawal period ends 08/15/2024.
Wright County Public Works Parking Lot Repaving Delayed, Alternate Parking Needed Next Week
For those accustomed to parking at the Wright County Public Works Building, you'll need to make alternate arrangements next week. The planned repaving of the lot at 3500 Braddock Avenue NE in Buffalo, initially set to commence on Monday, July 15, has been pushed back due to logistical hiccups. The...
Dad who died rescuing his children in the Mississippi found, ID'd
A man missing since Friday after rescuing his two children from strong currents in the Mississippi River has been found dead, the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office said Sunday. Wright County's water patrol division located the body of Cody Jay Pope, 41, in the river near the Oliver Kelley Farm in...
Classic car museum near Buffalo keeps pieces of history out of the junkyard
WRIGHT COUNTY, Minn. — Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo."My folks were going through the Depression, so they saved stuff. I just picked up on it," said Vaughn Veit.From the outside, one of Vaughn's buildings looks like a good-sized dairy barn. But inside, it's a car-lover's dream, housing a collection of classics as far as the eye can see."Some people are in awe. It's because there are a lot of car museums but none like this," said Vaughn.He's the man...
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