Wright County
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Wright County real estate is filled with countless lakes and beautiful green spaces. Located to the northwest of the Twin Cities, Wright County is known for great shopping, fantastic schools, and close-knit small town communities. The County maintains a plethora of parks for fun recreational activities, provides comprehensive countywide services, and puts on fun events like the Wright County Fair in Howard Lake.
With beautiful regional parks, lakes, and open spaces, Wright County has the perfect place to enjoy countless recreational activities. From Beebe Lake Regional Park to Bertram Chain of Lakes to Schroeder Regional Park and Campground, residents have a variety of options where they can camp, swim, bike, hike, picnic, and play.
Wright County provides several unique shopping destinations to residents and visitors alike. On one end of the spectrum you have the Albertville Premium Outlets, where youāll find high-end apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. On the other end of the spectrum you have the Wright County Swapperās Meet, which is a huge weekend market available throughout the spring and summer, ending in October. At the Swapperās Meet youāll find everything from farm fresh produce to video games and movies.
Wright County is home to a unique dining scene where youāll find everything from classic drive-ins to sports bars to quaint cafes. If youāre hungry for a great prime rib dinner, stop by Daveās Town Club in Delano. Looking for spectacular pizza or an outstanding fish fry? Head to The River Inn in Hanover and you wonāt leave disappointed. Wright County is also home to countless other diners, restaurants and eateries to please any palate.
The residents and officials of Wright County are dedicated to making environmentally friendly and sustainable choices throughout the county. With extensive recycling and hazardous waste management resources as well as increasingly efficient operations, Wright County is headed towards a more sustainable future.
Wright County is home to the following school districts:
- Watertown Mayer Public Schools #111
- Cokato-Dassel Schools #466
- Elk River Area Schools #728
- St. Cloud Area Schools #742
- Annandale Public Schools #876
- Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools #877
- Delano Public Schools #879
- Maple Lake Public Schools #881
- Monticello Public Schools #882
- Rockford Area Schools #883
- St. Michael-Albertville Public Schools #885
- Howard Lake-Waverly-Winstead Public Schools #2687
- Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools #2859
- Kaleidoscope Charter School #4118
- Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy #4229
- Wright Technical Center #966
In Wright County, public transportation is provided by Trailblazer Public Transit and the Wright County Volunteer Driver Program. Both programs offer Dial-a-Ride services and are available to the general public for any and all transportation needs.
Wright County is governed locally by the five-member Board of Commissioners. Each board member is elected by their respective district within the county and serves either a 2- or 4-year term. This body is responsible for budgetary and operational oversight within the county.
Established on February 20th, 1855, Wright County is located to the northwest of the Twin Cities. The county was named after Silas Wright, a New York politician serving from 1827-1846. After the county was created, many German and Swedish immigrants flocked to the area, which is made up of rich soils great for agriculture. Though much of Wright County remains rural to this day, the population is now just fewer than 130,000 residents.
With beautiful regional parks, lakes, and open spaces, Wright County has the perfect place to enjoy countless recreational activities. From Beebe Lake Regional Park to Bertram Chain of Lakes to Schroeder Regional Park and Campground, residents have a variety of options where they can camp, swim, bike, hike, picnic, and play.
Wright County provides several unique shopping destinations to residents and visitors alike. On one end of the spectrum you have the Albertville Premium Outlets, where youāll find high-end apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. On the other end of the spectrum you have the Wright County Swapperās Meet, which is a huge weekend market available throughout the spring and summer, ending in October. At the Swapperās Meet youāll find everything from farm fresh produce to video games and movies.
Wright County is home to a unique dining scene where youāll find everything from classic drive-ins to sports bars to quaint cafes. If youāre hungry for a great prime rib dinner, stop by Daveās Town Club in Delano. Looking for spectacular pizza or an outstanding fish fry? Head to The River Inn in Hanover and you wonāt leave disappointed. Wright County is also home to countless other diners, restaurants and eateries to please any palate.
The residents and officials of Wright County are dedicated to making environmentally friendly and sustainable choices throughout the county. With extensive recycling and hazardous waste management resources as well as increasingly efficient operations, Wright County is headed towards a more sustainable future.
Wright County is home to the following school districts:
- Watertown Mayer Public Schools #111
- Cokato-Dassel Schools #466
- Elk River Area Schools #728
- St. Cloud Area Schools #742
- Annandale Public Schools #876
- Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools #877
- Delano Public Schools #879
- Maple Lake Public Schools #881
- Monticello Public Schools #882
- Rockford Area Schools #883
- St. Michael-Albertville Public Schools #885
- Howard Lake-Waverly-Winstead Public Schools #2687
- Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools #2859
- Kaleidoscope Charter School #4118
- Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy #4229
- Wright Technical Center #966
In Wright County, public transportation is provided by Trailblazer Public Transit and the Wright County Volunteer Driver Program. Both programs offer Dial-a-Ride services and are available to the general public for any and all transportation needs.
Wright County is governed locally by the five-member Board of Commissioners. Each board member is elected by their respective district within the county and serves either a 2- or 4-year term. This body is responsible for budgetary and operational oversight within the county.
Established on February 20th, 1855, Wright County is located to the northwest of the Twin Cities. The county was named after Silas Wright, a New York politician serving from 1827-1846. After the county was created, many German and Swedish immigrants flocked to the area, which is made up of rich soils great for agriculture. Though much of Wright County remains rural to this day, the population is now just fewer than 130,000 residents.