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Authorities Asking For Help To Find Runaway
WRIGHT COUNTY (WJON News) -- The Wright County Sheriff's Office is asking for people's help in finding a runaway. The Sheriff's Office says 16-year-old Derek Sachs left his home at about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday on his own and has not been seen since. Authorities say he did not take his phone with him and is wearing black camouflage jersey pants with a black shirt.
Wright County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report for Period Ending July 8, 2024
On July 1st, Abdulhakim Mohammed Dahir, 28 of Waite Park was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for 3rd Degree DWI. On July 1st, Alexis Ann Dwinnell, 29 of Montrose was arrested in Pine County on a Wright County warrant for 5th Degree Controlled Substance. On July 1st,...
2024 Independence Day Celebrations Continue into Weekend for Annandale, Delano
The Wright County communities of Annandale and Delano continue to celebrate the nation’s independence with summer celebrations this weekend. In Annandale today (Friday), the fun continues at the carnival, and bingo will again be hosted by the Boy Scouts. This evening, sports tournaments continue, along with a pork chop dinner, Music in the Park, Brownies With the Band, and the KRWC Road Show at 6:30 PM.
2024 Fourth of July Celebrations Continue in Annandale, Delano
(image: newsroom.aaa.com) Wright County celebrates the nation’s independence today (Thursday) along with the rest of the state, and locally, two of the state’s biggest 4th of July celebrations continue. In Annandale today, the annual 4th of July parade, fun at the carnival, bingo hosted by the Boy Scouts,...
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...
Arrests, sentencings, fire calls for July 4
Wright County Sheriff arrests: • Perry John Bondhus, 56, of Monticello was arrested June 22 in Monticello on a Wright County warrant for terroristic threats. • Joel Lavern Christenson, 37, of Monticello was arrested June 22 in Monticello on a charge of second-degree DWI. • Daye Abba Kla-Diibah, 38, of Brooklyn Park was arrested June...
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,...
Absentee voting opens for primary
Eligible Wright County voters are now able to begin casting their ballots for the 2024 State Primary Election. The 46-day voting period opened June 28. If you are registered to vote in Monticello, visit city hall to cast an in-person absentee ballot. Voters may also request an absentee ballot by contacting Wright County Elections directly or by completing the online request form at mnvotes.org. ...
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.
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