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Becker Boy Found after Community Bands Together
It took a village nearly as large as his hometown, but a Becker boy is safe after going missing on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Ethan Haus, 6, of rural Becker/Clear Lake disappeared around 4 p.m. with his dog, Remme. He was last seen coming off the bus and running to play with his pup, witnesses said, but … Read Full Article
Traffic Ahead: MnDOT Set for Closures on Interstate 94 West of Monticello
Beginning today, Monday, Oct. 14, motorists should watch for nightly lane closures in both directions of I-94 between Monticello and Clearwater. Crews will build temporary lanes to prepare for the upcoming road resurfacing and widening of I-94 between Monticello and Clearwater. Here’s what to … Read Full Article
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Outlaw Grill Set to Open Thursday
A husband and wife team from Big Lake are bringing their popular food truck flavors into a new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Albertville, with the first day of business set for Thursday, Sept. 19. Lana and Darren Thomas had more traditional occupations … Read Full Article
Albertville Marks Centennial with a Saturday Celebration
From "old-time" photos to a beer canned by friends in nearby Big Lake, Albertville's 100-year celebration has gone from a "Saturday in the park" to a bit of a birthday bash. City organizers were planning on doing something for the community's 100th … Read Full Article
Minnesota State High School League Captures STMA Athlete’s Act of Kindness
To Minnesota high school athletes, John Millea is "that guy with his picture on the car." Millea, a longtime writer for the Minnesota State High School League's website and publications - and Twitter legend, is well-known for his recaps and stats, but is … Read Full Article
STMA Rotary Hosts 2019 Cork and Keg Run
Join the STMA Rotary in September for a fun day for the entire family with the annual Cork and Keg event, set for Saturday, Sept. 28. The day features the community's only Beer & Wine 5k, an afternoon of craft beer and wine tasting and/the Kid's Root … Read Full Article
Big Woods Elementary Welcomes New Principal, Jesse Peterson
The 2019-2020 school year officially kicked off Monday in St. Michael-Albertville, with open houses running most evenings this week. On Monday night, families at Big Woods Elementary got their first chance to meet the school’s new principal, Jesse Peterson. … Read Full Article
Donate Now to STMA ‘Stuff the Bus’ Campaign
A pair of big, yellow buses has taken over some St. Michael and Albertville business parking lots recently, and not for the reason you might think. Oh, sure, our friends at Don's Bus Service could use new drivers, but this campaign is "for the … Read Full Article
Monticello High School Shocked by Death of Senior Student
The Monticello School District and Monticello High School community is reeling after a bike versus vehicle accident Wednesday, Aug. 21 left an incoming senior student dead. Ian Rogers, 17, would have been a member of the Class of 2020. He was struck while … Read Full Article
Search Party Forms This Morning for Missing Monticello Boy
UPDATE: Aiden was found earlier today. He is safe and with his family. A 12 year old Monticello boy named Aiden Kafka has been missing since the evening of August 18th, and a city-wide search for him is beginning this morning. Those who are willing and … Read Full Article
Freeway Lane Closures Announced in St. Michael, Albertville
Beginning today, Monday, Aug. 19, crews will begin to prepare work areas on I-94 between St. Michael and Albertville for the 2020-2021 construction season. Crews will widen the road, add lanes, construct temporary crossovers and begin work near the I-94 … Read Full Article