Wright County opts to apply for STBG funding to rebuild segments of R 38 using concrete (Option 1) After weighing four alternatives for R 38 preservation, the board voted to submit a Region 5 Surface Transportation Block Grant application for Option 1, a heavier-duty concrete repair that county staff estimate will be longer‑lasting and require federal STP/STBG funds plus farm-to-market supplements.

Wright County supervisors just approved a major funding application to revitalize R 38 with a durable concrete solution that promises to outlast asphalt for decades!

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Drainage trustees accept engineering report for Joint Drainage District 162‑7 and set informational meeting March 19 As drainage trustees, Wright County supervisors accepted an engineering report recommending tile upsizing and other improvements for Joint Drainage District 162‑7, estimated at $1,660,000, and set an informational landowner meeting for March 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Wright County courthouse.

Wright County officials are gearing up for an important meeting on March 19 to discuss a $1.66 million drainage improvement plan that could significantly impact local landowners.

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Votes at a glance: Wright County Board actions on Feb. 17 — BUILD grant, abatement authority and personnel items The Wright County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine and substantive items Feb. 17, including a resolution to seek a BUILD grant for a Mississippi River crossing, delegating abatement authority to the treasurer/auditor, rejecting a hearing officer recommendation for a local business, appointing an alternate to a joint emergency services board, and several committee minutes and personnel recommendations.

The Wright County Board made significant strides on Feb. 17, approving key resolutions that could shape the future of local infrastructure and emergency services.

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Wright County board authorizes BUILD grant application for I‑94–U.S. 10 Mississippi River crossing The Wright County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 17 to authorize submitting a BUILD grant application for the I‑94 to U.S. 10 regional Mississippi River Crossing Project, with staff saying the request could bring roughly $3 million in non‑local funds and that Sherburne County has already pledged $1 million.

Wright County is gearing up to secure $3 million in federal funds for the ambitious I-94 to U.S. 10 Mississippi River Crossing Project, thanks to a crucial BUILD grant application!

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Wright County commissioners elect leadership and approve routine resolutions, contracts At its Jan. 6 organizational meeting the Wright County Board of Commissioners elected Derek Vetch as chair and Nadine Shane as vice chair, adopted the 2026 schedule and approved a package of routine resolutions and contracts, including a culvert variance and final payment to Allied Blacktop.

Derek Vetch has been elected as the new chair of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, alongside Nadine Shane as vice chair, as they tackle a host of important resolutions and contracts for the year ahead.

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Board hears update: Fifth Circuit remands CO2 pipeline matter back to Iowa Utilities Commission County counsel and supervisors reported that the Fifth Circuit remanded a CO2 pipeline matter back to the Iowa Utilities Commission; the county asked the commission to amend or enlarge its prior order to address conditions tied to South Dakota limitations on eminent domain for CO2 pipelines.

The Fifth Circuit Court's recent decision reshapes the future of CO2 pipelines in Iowa, highlighting significant legal challenges tied to eminent domain in South Dakota.

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Wright County to act as fiscal agent for 55‑corridor MnDOT grant, signs agreement and hires SRF for environmental work The board authorized signatures on a MnDOT agreement to receive a $1,061,217 flow‑through award and approved hiring SRF Consulting to prepare environmental documentation and preliminary design for the 55 corridor; presenters noted Buffalo secured roughly $2 million in state funds for a related local realignment project.

Wright County is set to manage over $1 million in state funds for critical improvements along the 55 corridor, ensuring no cost to local taxpayers!

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Wright County adopts $106 million levy, 2026 budget and sets sheriff and county‑attorney salaries Following a Truth in Taxation hearing last week, the board adopted a 2026 property‑tax levy of $106,016,926 and set the 2026 budget; it also approved resolutions setting the sheriff’s and county attorney’s 2026 salaries, all by unanimous vote.

Wright County has officially adopted a $106 million property-tax levy and budget for 2026, ensuring essential services while minimizing taxpayer impact!

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Wright County commissioners approve probation hire amid public dispute with Minnesota DOC The Wright County Board approved filling a probation‑agent position while a dispute over leave-transfer obligations tied to a Community Corrections Act (CCA) conversion played out publicly, with the county characterizing DOC demands as a de facto "quid pro quo" and the DOC disputing that framing in a letter citing Minnesota statute 401.04, subd. 2.

Wright County commissioners are moving forward with hiring a probation agent amidst a heated public dispute with the Minnesota DOC over alleged "extortion" tactics related to budget and staffing during their transition to the Community Corrections Act.

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Supervisors review draft agreements to allow county to maintain secondary road extensions inside city limits County staff described draft agreements that would permit Wright County to perform summer blading and snow removal on secondary road extensions that enter city limits if the city approves and agrees to reimburse for work beyond basic blading/snow removal; draft requires cities to hold Wright County harmless and indemnify the county for damages.

Wright County is set to restore vital maintenance on secondary roads transitioning into city streets, but cities must agree to new agreements to make it happen!

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Wright County board approves multiple road, park and intergovernmental agreements and schedules sewer hearings The board unanimously approved four Local Road Improvement Program resolutions (25-74 through 25-77), a master services agreement with SRF Consulting for parks, a conservation-easement access agreement with the Minnesota Land Trust for Harry Larson Park, an MOU with the City of Monticello for a shared maintenance facility, and set public hearings for the St. Michael subordinate sewer district.

Wright County is making significant strides in infrastructure and parks with unanimous approvals for road improvements, park consulting, and new agreements to protect vital green spaces!

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Midwest Medical Examiner presents annual report to Wright County; overdose deaths and substances summarized The Midwest Medical Examiner’s director and Dr. Anne Bracey presented 2024 data for Wright County: 782 total deaths, 572 reportable to the medical examiner, 2 homicides, a decline in reported drug-related deaths (15 in 2021 to 5 in 2024), and fentanyl and methamphetamine listed as the most common substances.

Wright County's annual report reveals a significant drop in drug-related deaths and highlights concerning trends in substance use, including a rise in xylazine exposure.

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Wright County commissioners say they transitioned to local community corrections and accuse state DOC of blocking move Wright County commissioners said the county officially shifted felony probation to local community corrections on Nov. 10 and accused Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell and DOC staff of withholding feedback and pressuring the county to pay union obligations tied to state employees.

Wright County has officially transitioned to local community corrections, but allegations of state interference are raising serious concerns about the future of felony probation oversight.

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County canvass confirms results, flags two in-person voters as noncitizens; audit finds machines accurate During the Wright County canvass of city and school elections held 11/04/2025, election officials asked board members to sign tally books, reported two in-person voters in Belmont were later flagged as noncitizens, and said a post-election audit confirmed the tabulation machines read correctly.

Wright County's recent canvass revealed alarming revelations of noncitizen voting, sparking discussions on felony charges and penalties.

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MN district 34A I’m meeting with Rep. Nadeau on Friday after sending him, and other legislators in our state a strongly worded email. What do you want me to ask? #minnesota #mnpolitics #hennepincounty #wrightcounty

Wright County urges repeal of Minnesota's nuclear moratorium to allow small modular reactors The board unanimously approved Resolution 25-72 urging the state legislature to lift Minnesota's moratorium on nuclear energy, citing interest in microreactor technology and the county's status as a nuclear host community.

Wright County is making waves by pushing to repeal Minnesota's nuclear energy moratorium, paving the way for innovative microreactors to power the future!

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Wright County pledges $500 toward amicus brief in Summit Carbon local-control case The Wright County Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 27 to contribute $500 to an amicus brief organized through ISAC and ISEC addressing local‑control issues in litigation tied to Summit Carbon. Supervisors said the matter affects county authority beyond pipeline routes and authorized payment from LATCF funds.

Wright County is stepping up with a $500 contribution to an amicus brief, emphasizing the fight for local control against external pressures in the Summit Carbon litigation.

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Votes at a glance: Wright County Board of Supervisors, Oct. 20, 2025 Summary of formal motions and outcomes recorded at the Wright County Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 20, 2025, including hires, project approvals, TIF indebtedness certifications and drainage contractor award.

The Wright County Board of Supervisors made pivotal decisions on Oct. 20, 2025, including the approval of a major paving project and the hiring of a new economic development director.

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Twin Rivers outlines plan to drill exploratory hydrogen well near Clarion-Belmont Twin Rivers Exploration told the Wright County Board of Supervisors it plans to construct a roughly 4-acre pad and drill an exploratory well to about 10,000 feet near Highway 69 between Clarion and Belmont, seeking state permits and county coordination on drainage, heavy-haul routes and water use.

Twin Rivers Exploration is gearing up to drill an exploratory hydrogen well near Clarion-Belmont, a project that promises to reshape the energy landscape in Wright County!

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Wright County finds no EIS warranted for Knife River Holthouse pit expansion after EAW review County staff recommended and the Board adopted a resolution concluding an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required for Knife River's proposed Holthouse pit expansion following publication of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and response to two comments.

Wright County has determined that no Environmental Impact Statement is needed for Knife River's ambitious Holthouse pit expansion, paving the way for significant mining growth.

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Kylie Lang updates board on Summit Carbon Solutions management transition Kylie Lang presents new management team updates at Summit Carbon Solutions meeting.

A major management transition at Summit Carbon Solutions could revolutionize carbon projects in Wright County—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Summit Carbon announces public open houses for Wright County carbon capture project Summit Carbon plans open houses in November to discuss county payments and project updates.

Wright County is on the verge of a financial windfall with over $3 million in annual tax revenue from innovative carbon management initiatives!

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Liberty County Supervisors Approve Opioid Funds Agreement and Trails Committee Appointments Board votes on opioid funding and appoints new members to Wright County Trails Committee.

Wright County's Board makes game-changing decisions on local ordinances and new appointments that could reshape community recreation!

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County Council Considers Reinstating Treatment Funding for Non-Opioid Substance Abuse Council discusses renewing funding for inpatient treatment of meth and alcohol users.

Wright County is faced with a critical decision on funding behavioral health treatments for substance use disorders beyond opioids—will they reinstate support for those in need?

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Contractor Updates Progress on Encased Pours and Seismic Testing Plans Contractor submits schedule as work accelerates on bridge encasements and seismic testing.

Wright County's construction projects are under close scrutiny as delays loom, with potential daily fines on the horizon—will the contractor meet the deadline?

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Summit Carbon Solutions Announces New Landowner Partnership Program and Payment Options Summit Carbon Solutions introduces updated easement payment options and benefits for affected landowners.

Summit Carbon Solutions is ushering in a new era of community engagement and safety under their new CEO, promising a fresh start for infrastructure projects in Wright County.

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Wright County Board Approves Jail Administrators and Updates on Urban Renewal Agreements Board unanimously approves new jail administrators and urban renewal reporting for fiscal year 2025.

The Wright County Board has made pivotal moves by appointing new jail administrators and approving crucial urban renewal reports that promise to reshape community services and safety.

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Drainage Board Considers Landowner Lerman's Reclassification Concerns Regarding Lateral 1 Drainage Lerman questions assessment fairness for upstream drainage benefits; board reviews attorney's opinion.

Landowner Mister Lerman is challenging the fairness of his drainage assessment, sparking a heated debate at the Wright County Board of Supervisors meeting!

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Council Discusses Capping Well and Safety Concerns Over Hydrogen Findings Council reviews safety measures for capped well following unexpected hydrogen findings.

The Wright County Board is grappling with the implications of capping a well that failed to deliver expected hydrogen findings, raising critical concerns for local agriculture and environmental safety.

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Construction Team Addresses Erosion Issues at Local Waterway Construction team resolves erosion problems by digging trench to direct water flow.

Wright County is taking bold steps to tackle drainage issues that threaten homes and farmland alike, ensuring a resilient future for its community.

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