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UPDATE: Delays Expected on Interstate 94 Near STMA Wednesday
MnDOT is now warning commuters and travelers of an imminent delay on Interstate 94 through St. Michael and Albertville on Wednesday, March 6. The work was originally slated to be done Monday, but was delayed. Drivers on Interstate 94 through Albertville and St. Michael should watch for slow or … Read Full Article
Friday Fire Destroys Albertville Sushi Restaurant
A late evening/early morning fire has claimed the building housing Hana Restaurant in Albertville. Witnesses said flames were shooting from the roof of the building - which originally housed Perkins and also hosted John Hardy's restaurant in its history on Albertville's main thoroughfare - … Read Full Article
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Westbound Interstate 94 Closed at St. Michael Due to Crash
Multiple vehicles are involved in a crash that has forced the closure of Westbound Interstate 94 prior to Exit 205, which is Minnesota Highway 241 at St. Michael. Details are sketchy, but images show at least two semi trucks and trailers involved in the … Read Full Article
Prairie Run Cafe Calling it Quits
New owner Frank Thalacker has decided to pull the plug on an Albertville eatery. Thalacker posted today on social media that Prairie Run Cafe, which had seen a revival in the last five years, was closing its doors. "I'd hoped for a much different … Read Full Article
St. Michael, Albertville Approve Final Plans for Interstate 94 Expansion Project
The cities of St. Michael and Albertville approved final layout designs for the upcoming Interstate 94 expansion project at their most recent council meetings, which will include bridge replacements and traffic flow enhancements at Township Highway 241 in St. … Read Full Article
BREAKING: Xcel Customers Asked to Conserve on Natural Gas
Wright County motels and hotels are opening doors to Princeton area residents after Xcel Energy reported a gas shortage left dozens in that community without service. In addition, Xcel is asking customers in outstate Minnesota to conserve by reducing … Read Full Article
Construction of Town Center Park Delayed Until at Least 2020
The St. Michael city council decided to press the hold button on the development of Town Center Park, which will be adjacent to the City Hall/Library/Senior Center building. The city had originally hoped to begin work on phase one this year. Marc Weigle, the … Read Full Article
BREAKING: Wright County Schools Closed Through Thursday
UPDATE: All three districts have now announced schools will be closed through Thursday, Jan. 31. School will resume Friday, Feb. 1 **** ISD 728 in Elk River, STMA Schools and Monticello Schools have all announced this afternoon they will be closed … Read Full Article
Winter Storm, Bitter Cold Take Aim at Wright County
After a relatively mild start to the winter season on the calendar, Mother Nature is set to unload an Arctic wallop on the Wright County area in just one, crazy week. Though temperatures have already dipped well below zero, the worst is yet to come, … Read Full Article
School Board, City Team Up to Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Schools
Last Monday evening’s school board meeting included many new faces, with new members Tim Lewis, Larry Sorensen and Carol Steffens replacing former members Jeff Lindquist, Jennifer Peyerl and Gayle Weber. Among the agenda items the new board took up was a … Read Full Article
BREAKING: MnDOT Unveils Myriad of Interstate 94 Construction Projects, Including STMA
Wright County drivers and commuters should be gearing up for some short term pain that will, hopefully, bring some long term gain to Interstate 94 in the area. This summer crews will start work on more than three years worth of construction improvements to … Read Full Article