Wright County Walz To Announce Significantly Rollback Of Gathering, Business Restrictions

Increasing the allowable occupancy from 50 percent to 75 percent to 75 percent with a limit of 250 people.

St. Michael Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid Pandemic Last Year

Bankruptcy filings were down in Wright County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

Health And Human Services Thanks Businesses For Assisting To Reduce Truancy, Educational Neglect

Wright County Health & Human Services would like to thank several community businesses for donating incentives for students.

Low Income Homeowners In Need Can Access Energy Assistance Program Funds In Wright County

The Minnesota Commerce Department administers the program in partnership with 29 local service providers from throughout the state.

How Reliable Is Your Minnesota Electric Provider?

See how well utility providers in the St. Michael area and across MN serve local customers.

Paycheck Protection Program Funds Being Made Available To Businesses With Less Than 20 Employees In Wright County

The SBA has opened a two-week window for small business and non-profits with fewer than 20 employees to apply for PPP funding.

Wright County Small Business Relief Grant Deadline Extended To February 8, 2021

The deadline for Wright County-based small businesses to apply for Small Business Relief Grant funding has been extended.

University Of Minnesota Extension Offering Online Webinars For Beef Cattle Producers In Wright County

Only one person from each operation is required to be certified to ensure the entire operation follows the BQA standards.

Wright County Small Business Relief Grant Deadline Coming January 29

The online application portal, which can be found on the front page of the Wright County website under the heading.

Wright County Small Business Relief Grant Program Processing Applications, January 29 Deadline Looming

Small business owners that have been adversely impacted by the recent Executive Order 20-99 that forced businesses to close or reduce.

Small Business Relief Grant Application Portal On Wright County Website Has Gone Live

It can be found on the main page of the county website on the left side of the page under the heading 'Business Relief Grant Application'.

Wright County Residents Facing Financial Difficulties Can Apply For Emergency Assistance

During the coronavirus pandemic, there have been record numbers of people who were or are unemployed or underemployed.

CARES Act Wright County Funds Ready For Disbursement For Small Businesses

WCEDP will be handling the first portion of the grant disbursement process – determining which applicants meet the criteria.

Second Half Real Estate Taxes In Wright County Are Due October 15

Property taxes can be mailed and postmarked no later than October 15 to avoid being assessed a late penalty.

University Of Minnesota Extension Offering Farmers Tips To Set Up Livestock Operations Contingency Plan

The intended use of these forms is for emergency planning purposes.

Small Businesses In Wright County Can Apply For CARES Act Grants

Applications will be considered and acted on by the WCEDP and the Wright County Board of Commissioners.

Wright County To Adopt Preliminary Budget, Levy At Tuesday's County Board Meeting

The 2020 levy represented an increase of 6.7 percent, which was largely offset by growth and new construction in the county.

University Of Minnesota Extension Offering Webinar For Sheep And Goat Producers

Farmers, 4-Hers, ag business professionals who work with farmers and those interested in goats or sheep are invited to attend.

CARES Act Funding For Small Businesses Application Forms Are Live On Wright County Economic Development Partnership Website

The grant application will be considered public information for auditing purposes only. The attachments will be considered private data.

Wright County HHS Prepared To Assist Care Providers And Families With CARES Act Funds

Those who have had to quarantine during the pandemic may have eligible expenses covered by the CARES Act.

Wright County To Allocate Up To $3 Million Of CARES Act Funding To Small Businesses

All eligible applicants must have a physical, commercial location, whether owned or leased, that is in Wright County.

Wright County Will Host Webinar On August 25 To Have Industry Experts Discussing Dairy Outlook For U.S., Global Markets

Ben is currently an analyst covering the North American dairy production sector for RaboResearch.

P&Z Releases Public Notice Concerning Low-Interest Septic System Loan Program In Wright County

'Your interest in Minnesota’s environment is appreciated.'

Wright County Board Prepares For 2021 Budget Meetings With Department Heads From August 17 Until 26

Kelly and the commissioners commented that there are ways to try to make the current schedule work without adding additional days.

University Of Minnesota Extension To Host A Six-Part Webiner Series For Beef Farmers

The series will be held on August 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, and 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

University Of Minnesota Extension Offering Three-Day Lunchtime Discussions With Dairy Farmers

Discussion leaders will be Claire LeCanne, Brad Heims and Jim Salfer.

Wright County Administering Low-Interest Septic System Loan Program Through Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

If the county expends its entire allocation, it can request more funding through the program if the need is demonstrated.

Emmer Urges Wright County Residents To Be Aware Of EDA Grant Scams

The scammers behind these fraudulent communications often pose as EDA employees or agents in an attempt to extract a payment.

University Of Minnesota Extension Hosting Webinar To Discuss Aid Programs Available To Dairy Farmers

Pre-registration is required. Please register at z.umn.edu/dairyfinance2020 by July 27.

Walmart To Require All Shoppers To Wear Face Coverings Starting July 20

There are two Walmart locations in Wright County – in Buffalo and Monticello.

Federal And State Aid Programs Available For Wright County Farmers

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has several other programs, too.

Wright County Creates Task Force To Study Formation Of An Economic Development Authority

The EDA task force will present county board with a report of its findings and recommendations about how to proceed before end of the year.

Wright County's DEED Grant Program Deadline Is July 2

DEED will conduct a random lottery among eligible applicants who submit their request prior to the July 2 deadline to award the grant funds.

Wright County Economic Development Partnership Looking To Assist Small Businesses

WCEDP has a pool of $200,000 for revolving loan funds to assist small businesses struggling during COVID-19 closures.

Despite Coronavirus Pandemic, Wright County Local Option Sales Tax Doing Surprisingly Well

In the first two full years of the Wright County LOST, almost $16 million was collected – 50 percent more than projected.

University Of Minnesota Extension Provides List Of Financial Aid Programs For Farmers

The online guide has information about several additional programs, along with deeper explanations of each program.

Wright County Board Using Financial Modeling To Keep Future Budgets, Levies Consistent

A hiring freeze was put in place and expenditures were kept as bare bones as possible.

Economic Development Partnership Initiates Small Business Loan Program In Wright County

The program will allocate up to $200,000 in short-term loans for 'business survival'.

Wright County Sheriff Discusses Plight Facing Small Businesses During Coronavirus Closure Order

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer has found himself in an unenviable position in recent weeks.

Minnesota Department Of Agriculture Offering Grants For Meat, Poultry, Egg Or Meat Processors

Grant applications will be accepted until June 15, 2020 or when allocated funds are depleted.