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From the Editor: Monticello Schools Lose Solid Leader with Dr. Jim Johnson’s Departure
It was a surprise to many in the school community around the state of Minnesota - much less the city of Monticello - when Dr. Jim Johnson submitted his letter of resignation and retirement to the Monticello School Board early in July. Johnson, who led the Monticello School District through the … Read Full Article
Wright County Construction Set to Snarl 37/I-94 Interchange in Albertville
Road construction season is in full swing, and a new project in Albertville will be causing some headaches over the next few days. The Wright County Highway Department will begin the Interstate 94/Wright County Highway 37 project in Albertville on Thursday, Aug. 17. The start date could change, … Read Full Article
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St. Michael Bank to again Change Ownership, Name
First American Bank, headquartered in Hudson, Wisconsin, with a major branch in St. Michael, has announced it is selling off its St. Michael location to Community Development Bank. The sale comes just over three years after Great Northern Bank of St. … Read Full Article
Humane Society Announces Closure of Buffalo Shelter
Despite a growing number of adoptions and its most successful fiscal year ever, the Animal Humane Society is electing to close its shelter in Buffalo by November 1 of this year. That announcement was made Monday, July 24 by Animal Humane Society President … Read Full Article
Maple Lake Family in Mourning after Infection Kills One Child, Hospitalizes Another
A Maple Lake family - the mother a Monticello High School graduate - is in mourning after a rare infection from E.Coli bacteria has taken the life of her daughter and left her son in a battle at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital. Kallan … Read Full Article
Package Picking Not Just a Holiday Problem in Albertville
Amazon's "Prime Day" brought about a ton of potential savings for shoppers, but it also brought another, unwanted result: prime targets for thieves. An Albertville resident's alarm company released a public video of an opportunistic felon grabbing a … Read Full Article
Not Many Feeling ‘Love’ for Possible Otsego Truck Stop
The foray into a possible truck stop near the intersection of County Road 137 (formerly 37) and MacIver Avenue Northeast isn't going away, and people on the Otsego and Albertville border are beginning to rally against the idea. Nearly 900 interested area … Read Full Article
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Fireworks, More in Minnesota
Wondering where to catch a good Fourth of July celebration around the metro? Look no further than Delano, which is set to have an old-fashioned Independence Day that includes one of the oldest parades in the Twin Cities area, as well as the fireworks show … Read Full Article
St. Michael Catholic School Third Trimester Honor Roll
St. Michael Catholic School Middle Level has announced its honor roll for the final trimester of the 2016-2017 school year. Students named to the “A” honor roll are: Kathryn Anderson, Jacob Bakke, William Barthel, Matthew Bartos, Kazmer Beaudry, Olivia … Read Full Article
St. Michael Junior Royalty Helps Pack Emergency Food Boxes for Wright County Community Action’s Newest Food Security Program
Wright County Community Action is a non-profit organization working in partnership with the community to enrich lives by improving the physical, social and economic well being of our residents. Last week, the Junior Miss St. Michael recipients assisted in … Read Full Article
A Tree to Remember STMA’s No. 4
More than 100 friends, family members, teammates and coaches joined together outside of Field No. 4 at the STMA Baseball Complex at Middle School West recently to honor a young man the community lost way too soon. Baseball player, fan and friend Noah … Read Full Article