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 brings to the department the same level of skill and training […]
Millennium Dance Company “Leaping” up the Road to New Studio
Millennium Dance Company of Albertville announced this week that it will be moving from its current studio location near Coborn’s to a new facility one mile away, just north of the Albertville Premium Outlets, that is currently occupied by local fitness center, inFIT. Millennium, a full-service dance studio offering classes to dancers ages 18 months […]
St. Michael Royalty Serve, Spread Cheer During the Holidays
The St. Michael Royalty have been busy this holiday season, spreading cheer in both the St. Michael community and throughout the Twin Cities. Miss St. Michael and the other members of the St. Michael Royal Court volunteered at several community events including the St. Michael Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony, the St. Michael Fire Department’s Santa […]
Prairie Run Café Relaunching Dinner Service with New Menu, Owner
A local favorite has found some new flavor. Albertville’s popular Prairie Run Café will be resuming dinner service this Saturday after a two-month hiatus, during which the restaurant’s ownership changed hands. New owner Frank Thalacker took over in mid-September and has been working to put his own spin on the café’s traditional fare. Originally from […]
Results in for 2018 Albertville City Council and Mayoral Election
In a year of high voter turnout, the races in Albertville received increased attention among city residents. Two Albertville City Council positions were up for election this year, with four candidates vying for seats. Incumbents Walter Hudson and Rob Olson were joined on the ballot by newcomers Rebecca Halling and Andrew John. Voters went with […]
MEET the CANDIDATES: Albertville Mayor Jillian Hendrickson Seeks Fourth Term
Current Albertville Mayor Jillian Hendrickson is seeking re-election on November 6. If elected, Hendrickson will serve her fourth consecutive term in the city’s top seat. Hendrickson is a 12-year resident of the city of Albertville and is deeply rooted in the community. She and her husband, Ryan, met in Albertville and now have two young […]
Hot Dog! Iconic “Wienermobile” Tours St. Michael-Albertville
No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. If you’re wondering whether you really saw the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile cruising the streets of St. Michael today, the answer is, “Yes!” The iconic hotdog-shaped vehicle is making its way through the streets of the St. Michael-Albertville area this week as part of a national tour to […]
Miss Albertville Haley Rogers Crowned Minneapolis Queen of the Lakes
The 2017–2018 Miss Albertville, Haley Rogers, was crowned Saturday as the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes for the upcoming year. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization held its annual coronation at Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 21. At the end of the coronation, the 2019 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial […]