A 40-year-old Monticello man was identified by the Minnesota State Patrol as the person killed in … Read more...
Monticello Man Identified as Victim in Interstate 94 Accident
A 40-year-old Monticello man was identified by the Minnesota State Patrol as the person killed in Wednesday morning's accident on Interstate 94. Kevin Allen Parker was killed when his 2018 Chevy Silverado pickup was struck by a three-axle truck driven by 53-year-old John Robert Houdyshell of St. … Read Full Article
At Least One Dead in Major Interstate 94 Accident Near Rogers
Wednesday morning's commute into the Twin Cities turned tragic near Rogers after a semi truck and trailer crossed the median from westbound Interstate 94 onto eastbound 94, striking several vehicles. At least one person is dead and other victims of the accident have been airlifted, according to news … Read Full Article
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Wright County Hosting Open House on Proposed Improvements to Highways 19, 38
The Wright County Highway Department will host an open house tonight, Aug. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Albertville City Hall as it unveils a number of improvements for Wright County Highways 19 and 38 near the Albertville Premium Outlets and the housing … Read Full Article
Five Candidates Emerge in Race for Wright County Sheriff
Five candidates are racing toward the Aug. 14 Minnesota Primary, hoping to be the two men in November to square off over the position of Wright County Sheriff. Four of the men are already currently officers in the Wright County Sheriff's Office (WCSO), … Read Full Article
Stuff the Bus Campaign Raising Money for STMA School Supplies
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
St. Michael’s Bowling Alley Expands into Restaurant Business
The closing of Sadie’s Café in St. Michael’s Colonial Mall created an opening for its neighboring business, Big Al’s Bowling, to expand its services to include the Alley Grill. The bowling alley has been a St. Michael entertainment staple since 1983, … Read Full Article
Hot Dog! Iconic “Wienermobile” Tours St. Michael-Albertville
No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. If you’re wondering whether you really saw the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile cruising the streets of St. Michael today, the answer is, "Yes!" The iconic hotdog-shaped vehicle is making its way through the streets of … Read Full Article
FYCC, St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Library Host ‘Touch A Truck’ Day
Ever drive by a construction site and think, "Wow, I'd really like to check out the inside of that bulldozer!" If the thought has crossed your mind, or if you're a parent of young children, there's a great event planned for you Tuesday, July 24. FYCC of … Read Full Article
Miss Albertville Haley Rogers Crowned Minneapolis Queen of the Lakes
The 2017–2018 Miss Albertville, Haley Rogers, was crowned Saturday as the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes for the upcoming year. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization held its annual coronation at Ted Mann Concert Hall in … Read Full Article
Tuesday Fire Levels Home Near St. Michael’s Lake Wilhelm
A Tuesday morning fire has leveled a home on the shores of Lake Wilhelm near St. Michael. Multiple crews were paged to the fire in the 1400 Block of Jackson Avenue Northeast around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, and the Wright County Sheriff's Office has … Read Full Article
St. Michael-Albertville Team Captures Clay Target National Championship
The two-time defending State A Champion Clay Target Team can add an even more impressive title to its resume - National Champions. The St. Michael-Albertville team captured the first ever USA High School Clay Target League’s national championships in Mason, … Read Full Article