Contributed report With nearly 2,000 babies affected by birth defects each year in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed January as Birth Defects Awareness Month (PDF) in Minnesota. January is also National Birth Defects Awareness […]
Contributed report The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications for its first 2025 grant cycle through Feb. 14. Funded separately and financially independent from the utility, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation strives to be a […]
By the MN Department of Natural Resources The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships. DNR summer interns […]
Contributed report Xcel Energy will extend the operation of its carbon-free Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant well into the future following the recent renewal of the plant’s operating license by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). […]
Contributed report Governor Walz on January 3, approved a recommendation from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) for $1,267,000 from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) to address the novel and escalating […]
Contributed report A Christmas morning fire devastated a business in Waverly. At approximately 7:18 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25, Wright County Deputies were dispatched to a reported structure fire at EG Autoworks, 518 Pacific Av. […]
By the MN Department of Agriculture Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous hitchhikers. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on […]
By the Wright County License Center Available now, the Wright County License Center has 100 Club and Agriculture plates on hand and available to purchase. Previously, these license plates were only available to order at […]
Contributed report Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) members who participate in Operation Round Up (ORU) donated grants totaling $39,400 in December. ORU has awarded more than $5.1 million since it began in 1994. ORU participants […]
By Brenda Erdahl On Tuesday, Dec. 17 at its regular meeting, Wright County Commissioners adopted resolutions setting the 2025 budget and levy. This action was the final step in the 2024 budget cycle. All counties […]
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