The Monticello School District and Monticello High School community is reeling after a bike versus … Read more...
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 beloved by players and coaches alike … 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 bridges over Wright County Highway 19. Here’s … Read Full Article
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Lane Closures Begin on Interstate 94
It's the beginning of a long stretch of construction on the region's thoroughfare, Interstate 94. Drivers should watch for lane closures on eastbound I-94 between Rogers and Maple Grove starting this weekend. Beginning Sun, Aug. 4, I-94 will be reduced to … Read Full Article
Elk River Area Schools Will Go to Voters in November
The ISD 728 School Board unanimously approved a request to seek more local tax dollars to support educational programs and address building maintenance and growing enrollment needs at its regular meeting Monday, June 24. If voters approve the requests, schools … Read Full Article
Hands-Free Law that Goes into Effect Today Could Be ‘Phillip’s Law’
For so many families, today, Aug. 1, 2019, is a bittersweet day. They are the families of those killed by distracted drivers. The survivors of ones who are gone because a driver couldn't put the phone down instead of sending the next text. Those who are … Read Full Article
Small Increases on the Way for School Breakfast and Lunch, Maintenance Levy
After maintaining school meal prices at the same rate since 2016, the St. Michael-Albertville school board recently voted to approve raising rates on breakfast and lunch prices by $.10 for the 2019-20 school year. Superintendent Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault said … Read Full Article
Albertville Fire Department Welcomes First Female Firefighter in 12 Years
Nikki Ose, a St. Michael mother of two and a child care provider by day, has added a surprising twist to her resume—becoming the first female firefighter in the Albertville Fire Department in over a decade. Albertville Fire Chief Eric Bullen said that Ose … Read Full Article
Coborn’s, Other Development Proposed in Otsego
Rice Companies, a Sauk Rapids-based developer, is eyeing an undeveloped 22-acre space in Otsego’s main commercial corridor for a two-phase retail, office and high-density residential development project. Located on the southwest corner of CSAH 39 and CSAH … Read Full Article
Otsego Road Construction Closes Portion of County Highway 39 Starting Today
Travelers who frequent County Highway 39 should be aware of a road closure beginning today between Highway 19 and Odean Ave. in Otsego. Crews are repairing a deteriorated culvert just west of Nashua Ave. A detour will reroute travelers off CH 39 on either … Read Full Article
Tragic End in St. Michael as Tuber Dies in Crow River
A Maplewood man is dead after his tube flipped on the Crow River in St. Michael, sending him downstream without a life jacket. The Wright County Sheriff's Office released a statement over the weekend saying a trio of people were tubing on the Crow River in … Read Full Article
St. Michael Summer Development Round-Up
You may have noticed construction equipment and development taking place around St. Michael this summer and perhaps wondered what a project is destined to become. Here’s a summary of what the busy summer building season has in store: In the Town Center … Read Full Article