Drink up. It's going to be oppressively hot. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has … Read more...
Elk RiverFest, Delano Celebrations Mark Busy Fourth of July Weekend
Wondering where to catch a good Fourth of July celebration around the metro? Elk River has brought back its celebration with Elk RiverFest, which will include a full Saturday, July 3 celebration downtown, capped with fireworks in the evening. The City of Elk River has teamed with several sponsors … Read Full Article
Vacation Travelers: Interstate 94 Has a Few Twists, Turns in Store through STMA
If you are planning to travel this holiday weekend on I-94 between Maple Grove and St. Michael, check MnDOT's dashcam video for a first-hand look of what to expect while driving through the westbound I-94 lane configuration. As a reminder, the westbound lanes between the I-94/494/694 … Read Full Article
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Obituary: Staff Sergeant Jakob Einarson, Rogers Graduate, Dies at 27
Staff Sgt. Jakob J. Einarson, 27, formerly of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away May 21, 2021, a victim in a motorcycle crash. The Rogers High School graduate in 2012 was an active duty marine staff sergeant stationed in Marietta and Parkersburg, West Virginia, … Read Full Article
Monticello Man Sentenced for Role in Minneapolis Arson
A 22-year-old Monticello man who investigators said helped propel a fire during the Minneapolis riots in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison. Alexander S. Heil, Monticello, is shown in a video tossing a traffic cone onto the fire at the … Read Full Article
STMA Video Tribute for Class of 2021
After a junior year that came to an abrupt halt in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Michael-Albertville High School seniors have endured what was truly a school year like no other. From learning model changes to staff changes, and even alterations … Read Full Article
St. Michael’s New Town Center Park Hosts Grand Opening June 5
If you head to the St. Michael City Center city center building on any nice day, you’ll see that community members have already discovered the new Town Center Park playground. The city invested about $2.5 million into the new community park, which boasts a … Read Full Article
STMA High School Celebrates Top Students
The St. Michael-Albertville High School held its annual academic awards last week, where they honored students who earned academic letters, academic awards from specific departments, and other awards for this unprecedented 2020-2021 school year. The top honor … Read Full Article
St. Michael-Albertville’s Elli Hofmeister, 23, Dies after Fight with JHD
The girl who inspired so many to chant "All for Elli," Elli Hofmeister, has died. Elli was just 23 years old. Hofmeister battled Juvenile Huntington’s Disease (JHD), a rare form of Huntington's that attacks children. From the time of her diagnosis, Elli … Read Full Article
Ramp Closure in St. Michael, Lane Closures in Rogers as I-94 Work Rolls Along
The best and the worst of it is all yet to come for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Monticello commuters, as major lane closures, ramp closures and overnight stoppages are on tap for those who use Interstate 94. The work to expand the interstate from … Read Full Article
Let’s Go Minnesota: Majority of COVID Restrictions Rolling Back by June
Minnesota will begin to remove the final shackles of COVID 19 restrictions as soon as this week, according to information from the Governor’s office released prior to a noon press conference today, May 6. With nearly 60 percent of Minnesota adults eligible … Read Full Article
STMA Rotary Announces April Students of the Month
The St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club has released their latest Student of the Month honors for the 2020-2021 school year, which recognizes exceptional high school juniors at STMA High School. For April, these students are Alexander Nesenson, Breanne Sklors, … Read Full Article