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Winter Storm Taking Aim at Wright County the First of New Decade
The first winter storm of the new decade is taking aim at the Twin Cities area, and Wright County residents can expect at least 6 inches of new snow by Friday night, followed by howling winds and rough driving conditions on Saturday, Jan. 18. "There's no doubt the Twin Cities area will see … Read Full Article
State Sees First Whooping Cough Death in Six Years
Minnesota health officials on Wednesday confirmed an infant death related to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The infant was diagnosed with pertussis in August 2019 and died in November after being hospitalized for three months. The last pediatric death related to pertussis in Minnesota was … Read Full Article
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Morning Clipper Could Snarl Commute in Wright County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of the North Wright County Today area on Monday, Dec. 9. However, it's the cold that comes in after the storm that might have people singing "Baby, it's cold outside!" A so-called … Read Full Article
Thursday Afternoon Fire Guts Otsego Residence
Multiple fire departments rushed to the scene of a house fire shortly before noon on Thursday, Dec. 5 in the 14000 block of 78th Street Northeast in Otsego, just east of O'Dean Avenue. No one was injured in the blaze. Elk River Fire Department worked … Read Full Article
Santa Claus is Coming to Towns All Over the Area
It’s hard to imagine that Santa Claus can appear so many places at once, but that’s going to be the case this weekend around St. Michael, Albertville and points beyond. The “Jolly Old Elf” will be popping in a host of community events and local businesses, … Read Full Article
School Board Approves One Year Trial of Elementary Orientation
The St. Michael-Albertville school board voted 5-1 Monday evening to allow a one-year trial of the proposed elementary-level orientation days. Next fall, the STMA school district will not have open house nights the last week in August for grades 1-4. Instead, … Read Full Article
Corner Bar Owners Announce Sale Agreement with Wright County
It wasn't that long ago, the locals will tell you, that the only stop sign in town was the intersection that included the St. Michael Catholic School, the St. Michael Catholic Church/Rectory, the St. Michael Cafe (and other businesses) and The Corner … Read Full Article
St. Michael Dairy Queen Set to Open Tuesday, Dec. 10
The wait is finally over for Dairy Queen fans. The store's owner and operating company, Fourteen Foods, said the store's new staff has been put in place, and the building will open to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Teardown of the old Dairy Queen, which … Read Full Article
St. Michael’s Daleiden Named Cheermeister, Lighting Ceremony Tonight
The STMA Rotary Club and Shop Saint Michael-Albertville are pleased to announce St. Michael’s 8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at St. Michael City Center, 11800 Town Center Drive NE, St. Michael. Activities will include … Read Full Article
Saint Michael-Albertville Schools to Consider Change to Elementary School Start
Have you ever felt rushed at your elementary student’s Open House night at the end of summer? The STMA school district is proposing a significant change to the current system of holding a 1.5 hour Open House at the end of August, and they posit that the new … Read Full Article
St. Michael, Albertville Kick Off Holiday Season with a Pair of Events this Week
The Albertville Lions are gearing up for their annual Christmas in the Park event at Albertville’s City Park from 2-6 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 1. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by reindeer at 3 p.m., and they will be available for visitors inside the Park Depot … Read Full Article