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St. Michael Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Other Charges
The 44-hour standoff that shut down portions of St. Michael and placed dozens of police officers in harms way last week is over, but the consequences are just beginning for the suspect, 39-year-old Brandon Gardas. The St. Michael man, who grew up just blocks away from the property where the … Read Full Article
Standoff Ends in St. Michael as Man is Apprehended
After nearly two full days of an intense standoff between a St. Michael man and law enforcement agencies is over. The stalemate ended in the 8 p.m. hour Wednesday, June 22, when law enforcement agencies made the decision to fire back at the man, 39-year-old Brandon Gardas, who had fired on them … Read Full Article
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Trial for Buffalo Allina Clinic Gunman to begin Monday
Jury selection in the murder trial of Gregory Ulrich begins today, Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Wright County Justice Center. Ulrich is charged in the Feb. 9, 2021 shooting and bombing of the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo that left one person dead and … Read Full Article
Closures Coming on Interstate 94 Between St. Michael, Albertville
Motorists should expect two nighttime ramp closures so crews can prepare for the Highway 241 and Wright County Highway 19 bridge work. The westbound I-94 ramp to Wright County Road 36 at the Highway 241 bridge will close the night of Sunday, May 1. Drivers … Read Full Article
Work ramps up on Interstate 94 from Monticello to Hasty
Eastbound traffic between Highway 25 in Monticello and Wright County Road 8 in Hasty will shift to the westbound side of the interstate starting the week of April 25. Traffic is being shifted so crews can begin reconstructing eastbound I-94. All four lanes of … Read Full Article
Buffalo Man Identified as Victim in Road Rage Shooting Near Maple Grove
An apparent "road rage" incident in Maple Grove that ended in tragedy on Easter Sunday has taken the life of a Buffalo man. William F. Haire, 61, of Buffalo has been identified as the shooting victim in what witnesses said was a dispute between two drivers … Read Full Article
State Announces Closure Plans Between St. Michael, Albertville for I-94 Project
Two years down, one more to go. Interstate 94 will continue to see construction crews work on the lane expansion project and road rehabilitation from Maple Grove to Clearwater this season. Much of the work has been done, but roadside work and lane … Read Full Article
Obituary: Funeral Services set for Former STMA Superintendent
"He was a fierce advocate of schools and for our students and staff," said Dr. Anne Marie Foucualt, current Superintendent of STMA School District, of Mario DeMatteis. "Perhaps no one did more to establish the tradition of excellence that we have here at STMA … Read Full Article
Mario DeMatteis, Pioneer of St. Michael-Albertville Schools, Dies at 86
Mario DeMatteis, a pioneer for St. Michael-Albertville Public Schools, has died. He was 86. The 2019 member of the STMA School District Hall of Fame served STMA Schools through four decades. He joined the school district as an administrator in 1969, when he … Read Full Article
St. Michael-Albertville Finishes Undefeated, Wins Wrestling Crown
Jed Wester and Jimmy Heil slammed the door on Stillwater wrestling's hopes for an upset Friday night, securing a State 3A Championship for St. Michael-Albertville and securing an undefeated season for the Knights. It culminated a year that saw STMA take on … Read Full Article
Stellis Health Re-Opens Urgent Care Services in Monticello
The Urgent Care at Stellis Health - Monticello Clinic will reopen on Saturday, March 5 after being closed for more than a year due to the pandemic and need to redeploy staff. “To minimize long wait times and surges in demand for urgent care, we’re asking … Read Full Article