Unique student-custodian relationship formed at Maple Lake Elementary
Israel Budke loves cleaning and has dreams of becoming a custodian when he grows up, but physical setbacks have made it more challenging for him to clean. A new relationship has helped change that.
Man killed in suspected hit-and-run crash in St. Michael
An investigation is underway in Wright County after a man was killed by a suspected hit-and-run driver.
Minnesota teen turns balloon art into a business
The Monticello native can twist almost 40 balloons in under an hour, and she’s even used the party trick to save up enough money to buy her first car.
Monticello nuclear power plant approved to operate through 2040
Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant received approval Thursday to continue operating through 2040.
Xcel Energy to build barrier at Monticello plant to keep radioactive material from river
"Constructing the barrier wall is another step the company is taking to try and ensure that the small amount of tritium still present in the groundwater remains within the plant boundaries and can be safely recovered, stored and reused on site," Xcel Energy said in a statement.
Wright County bans public use of cannabis
Joining with a number of Minnesota cities, the Wright County Board has issued a ban on the use of cannabis in public spaces.
Buffalo dad fighting rare, aggressive brain cancer sees success with alternative treatment
A normal drive home after a normal day of work changed everything for Clint Swanson. Last May, he was preparing for the birth of his second child when he had a seizure behind the wheel, later passing out and ending up in a ditch.
5-year-old cancer patient to continue chemo treatments after judge’s order
A Minnesota judge has ruled a 5-year-old boy at the center of a custody and medical care dispute must continue with an extended chemotherapy regimen.
Ambulance involved in crash near Buffalo, Minn.
An Allina Health ambulance transporting a patient from a crash scene in Wright County was itself involved in a crash Thursday evening, officials say.
Lake Pulaski drowning: Victim identified as 20-year-old man from Mexico
The person who died after going underwater for at least 45 minutes in a Buffalo, Minnesota, lake has been identified as a young man from Mexico.
Dive team pulls man from Buffalo, Minn. lake
A man was pulled from a lake in Buffalo, Minnesota after a search Monday afternoon.
Small town café closes, La Michoacana chases ‘American Dream’ in its wake
From idea to reality, the restaurant represents a portrait of small-town America – working hard to accomplish whatever your goals are.
Report: Howard Lake fire was started by child playing with lighter
A State Fire Marshal's report revealed that a fire that spread to a historic church in Howard Lake last week was started by a seven-year-old child.
Driver killed, 2 others injured in crash on Highway 25 in Wright County
An 88-year-old driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 25 in Wright County Thursday morning.
Howard Lake fire damages historic church, 2 homes
A large fire in Howard Lake on Sunday spread to at least two homes and a church that was built more than a century ago.
Child’s cancer treatment fight heads to trial in Wright County, Minnesota
The fight over a 5-year-old’s cancer treatment has gone to trial in Wright County.
