Wright County

Wright County, Minnesota is located in East Central Minnesota, bordered by the Mississippi River to the north and the Crow River to the east. Established in 1855 and named after New York politician Silas Wright, the county covers 716 square miles with Buffalo serving as the county seat since 1868. With an estimated population of 154,593 in 2024, Wright County is one of Minnesota's fastest-growing counties and part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The county features a mix of agricultural land (66% of total area), residential communities, and recreational spaces, including over 3,000 acres devoted to parks with 29 units offering trails, beaches, and camping facilities. Wright County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners and provides services through 15 departments, including law enforcement through the Wright County Sheriff's Office, which is the third-largest sheriff's office in Minnesota. The county includes 17 cities and 18 townships, blending rural agricultural heritage with growing suburban development.