North Wright County Today

09/24/2026

🎃 SAVE THE DATE! 🎃

The Albertville Lions Kids Pumpkin Party is coming to Central Park on Thursday, October 1 from 4–6 PM!

We’ve got a fun afternoon planned for the kids — FREE pumpkins, face painting, balloon art, games, treat bags, a costume contest, photo booth and more!

🪄 Plus, don’t miss a LIVE magic show with Brian Richards from 4:45–5:45 PM!

It’s all FREE — grab the kids, wear those costumes and come have some Halloween fun with us! 👻🎃

📍 Central Park | Albertville
📅 Thursday, October 1 | 4–6 PM

09/24/2026

This is going to be a fun weekend in City of Otsego, MN

TWO GREAT EVENTS – ONE BIG DAY!

Saturday, October 10, 2026

It’s going to be a big day in Otsego! Join us for two great family-friendly events-and help us celebrate Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10!

FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE
🕙 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
📍 14499 75th St. NE (Please enter on 75th Street)

Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by checking out your new fire station!
• Tour the new station
• Meet the firefighters
• See the fire trucks and equipment
• Learn important fire safety tips
• Enjoy snacks and refreshments

PUMPKIN PATCH
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Prairie Park | 13355 90th St. NE

Get into the Halloween spirit with a morning of family fun!
• Wear your costume
• Dance to Halloween music
• Trick-or-treat along the Pumpkin Patch Trail
• Pick out your own pumpkin
• Shop the Arts & Crafts Show

Registration is recommended for the Pumpkin Patch:
👉 Register here: https://otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar​

No registration is needed for the Fire Station Open House.

HELP SUPPORT THE CAER FOOD SHELF

Bring a donation for the CAER Food Shelf and drop it off at either event location.

🎉 We’re excited to see you Saturday, October 10!

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

A candidate for Otsego City Council will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty a charge stemming from an altercation with a road construction crew last June.

Shawn Overocker pleaded guilty to one count of gross misdemeanor harassment earlier this month after an arrest this summer stemming from an incident where the Otsego City Council candidate threatened a construction crew. Overocker, 50, of Otsego, was charged, initially, with felony threats in the al...

09/23/2026

Murder suspect identified, charged in Monticello killing:

A 48-year-old Monticello man is now facing multiple murder charges for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s brother earlier this month in a home off of Minnesota Highway 25. According to reports: Wright County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to 9127 Highway 25, Unit 806 in Monticello on Thur...

09/21/2026

Important info for moms via our friends at Stellis Health

09/16/2026

NWCT is working with STMA St. Michael-Albertville Women of Today to bring you the 2026 Voters Forum.

We have candidates confirmed from several races, so we're pumped to help moderate this informational event at STMA Middle School West.

We hope you'll take the time to get informed and then go vote!!!

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

I consider Dex a friend and a mentor. What a great story about him and his WILL to survive
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BvvfV9KAY/

This football coach was given a 5% chance to live. Four years later, he knows exactly why he survived!

Football Across Minnesota: Dexter Phillips nearly died from COVID. Now the St. Michael-Albertville coach is using the life he almost lost to shape the lives of those around him.

https://varsity.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-football-dexter-phillips-st-michael-albertville-knights-coach-covid-survival/601880768

08/28/2026

Lunar eclipse tonight!