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In closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) the board heard a presentation on targeted outreach and national MLS listings (LoopNet, CoStar, Crexi, Catalyst) for the Wright County Agribusiness Park and directed no immediate public disclosure of negotiation details.

Wright County officials explore hydrogen production potential while ensuring community protection.

Summit Carbon Solutions introduces updated easement payment options and benefits for affected landowners.

Teams to use ultrasound images to identify optimal drilling locations for hydrogen extraction.

The Wright County Board on Sept. 16 voted down Resolution 2,659 by a 3–2 margin after a lengthy debate over whether federal preemption tied to satellite earth stations limits the county’s ability to regulate land alteration. The board then approved sending ordinance language to the revisers committee for amendment.

A petitioned resolution seeking local control over satellite ground stations prompted a lengthy legal and policy discussion. County Attorney Lutz warned of federal preemption and potential litigation; commissioners asked planning and zoning to confirm site disturbance and FCC filings. The board continued the meeting to 09/16/2026 at 11:05 a.m. for fact‑finding rather than adopting the resolution today.

Commissioners expressed safety, airport-safety and decommissioning concerns about recently installed ground stations described as Starlink 'mushroom' antennas and scheduled a committee-of-the-whole workshop Sept. 3 to gather facts and include township representatives.

After heated discussion about privacy, authority and public trust, Wright County commissioners voted unanimously to send Flock right-of-way permits to the county attorney for legal review, citing questions about the sheriff's contract, federal preemption, and potential liability for removing cameras.

Wright County commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 26.55 asking the 2027 Minnesota Legislature to share a portion of online and mail-in filing-fee revenue with local deputy registrar (DMV) offices to help cover rising operating costs and preserve in-person services.

After a multi-hour public hearing on Joint Drainage District JDD 162-7, trustees heard an engineers report that estimated combined construction costs at $1.608 million. Trustees voted to proceed toward bidding the project using reinforced concrete pipe and to retain existing mains as district assets with T-connections rather than abandoning them.

After extended debate about privacy and data collection, the Wright County Board voted to remove funding for Flock automated license‑plate reader cameras from the preliminary 2027 budget and scheduled Sheriff Derringer to present information at the Aug. 25 meeting.

After a public hearing, Wright County drainage trustees approved plans for Drainage District 169 that engineers estimated would cost about $1.22 million total to landowners — roughly $884 per acre on average — and set a bid opening for Sept. 28, 2026.

Supervisors voted to create a Wright County 'energy, utility, and data center' work group to gather information and prepare for possible data‑center proposals; membership will include economic development staff, Prairie Energy representative(s) and at least two supervisors.

CBRE representative Mike McCree told Wright County supervisors the agribusiness park is listed on major commercial sites and that a direct outreach campaign has identified about 75 tier‑1/2 prospects; he said housing infill is being pursued to support future employers.

Wright County supervisors hosted an extended public discussion on whether to welcome data centers, battery storage and wind turbines, with residents raising water-use, stray-voltage and wildlife concerns and energy representatives urging more fact-based study and "shelf-ready" ordinances.

Supervisors and residents discussed potential data centers, battery energy storage systems and wind turbines, with officials and energy providers urging research, tours and ordinance drafting before any moratorium or regulatory action.

Auditors from CLA gave Wright County an unmodified (clean) opinion on its 2025 financial audit, finding no material weaknesses and no material audit adjustments; a single significant deficiency was reported for ARPA documentation (a missing date on suspension/debarment checks).

The Wright County Board of Supervisors approved personnel appointments including a new deputy recorder and a replacement county reporter, adopted resolutions to commit fund balances and raise the capital-asset threshold, and created a restricted fund for Veterans Affairs; all measures passed by roll call or voice votes.

The Wright County Board unanimously awarded Contract 2609 for the SAW 7 (24) reconstruction in Clearwater to the low bidder for $5,137,843.21, contingent on MnDOT pre‑award approvals; staff said project funding is largely covered by state and municipal grants and work must be open to traffic by Oct. 15.

Health & Human Services Director Mike McMillan told the Wright County Board June 2 that a three-month re-engineering of HHS divisions has produced initial cost savings of about $750,000 and included reorganizing adult and disability services, public health workflow changes and a new grants supervisor; commissioners urged caution as state SNAP funding cuts loom.

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 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.