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DNR Confirms Zebra Mussels in Lake Pulaski Near Buffalo

The invasive species is rampant in Minnesota lakes and can ruin watercraft, ecosystems and water quality.

May 16, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Lake Pulaski in the city of Buffalo, Wright County. A lake service-provider business reported finding a dead zebra mussel on equipment they were installing on a lake property for the season. Commercial divers subsequently found a live adult zebra mussel in […]

Tagged With: Buffalo, Pulaski, Zebra mussels

Wright County Man Sentenced on Charges of Child Pornography

An FBI investigation landed an Otsego man in Federal prison.

May 12, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

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An Otsego man was sentenced to 125 months in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, ordered to pay $65,000 in restitution, $17,000 to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography fund, and $5,000 to the Domestic Trafficking Victims’ fund, for possession of images and videos depicting child sexual abuse, announced United States Attorney […]

Tagged With: child porn, FBI, Odegaard

Trial for Buffalo Allina Clinic Gunman to begin Monday

May 12, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Jury selection in the murder trial of Gregory Ulrich begins today, Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Wright County Justice Center. Ulrich is charged in the Feb. 9, 2021 shooting and bombing of the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo that left one person dead and three critically injured. He is being charged with one count […]

Tagged With: Buffalo, murder, trial, Ulrich

Closures Coming on Interstate 94 Between St. Michael, Albertville

Westbound ramp on I-94 to Wright County 36 (by Fox Hollow) will shut down Sunday night.

April 28, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Motorists should expect two nighttime ramp closures so crews can prepare for the Highway 241 and Wright County Highway 19 bridge work. The westbound I-94 ramp to Wright County Road 36 at the Highway 241 bridge will close the night of Sunday, May 1. Drivers will be detoured to use the Hwy 241 loop ramp, […]

Tagged With: closures, detours, Interstate 94

Work ramps up on Interstate 94 from Monticello to Hasty

Eastbound I-94 lanes shift the week of April 25

April 25, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Eastbound traffic between Highway 25 in Monticello and Wright County Road 8 in Hasty will shift to the westbound side of the interstate starting the week of April 25. Traffic is being shifted so crews can begin reconstructing eastbound I-94. All four lanes of eastbound and westbound traffic will be open with the exception of […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, roads

Buffalo Man Identified as Victim in Road Rage Shooting Near Maple Grove

The man was found critically injured in his vehicle Easter Sunday near Interstate 94 and Maple Grove Parkway

April 20, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

An apparent “road rage” incident in Maple Grove that ended in tragedy on Easter Sunday has taken the life of a Buffalo man. William F. Haire, 61, of Buffalo has been identified as the shooting victim in what witnesses said was a dispute between two drivers that unfolded in Maple Grove near the intersection of […]

Tagged With: Maple Grove, murder, road rage, shooting

State Announces Closure Plans Between St. Michael, Albertville for I-94 Project

Another season of construction is already in full swing.

April 12, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Two years down, one more to go. Interstate 94 will continue to see construction crews work on the lane expansion project and road rehabilitation from Maple Grove to Clearwater this season. Much of the work has been done, but roadside work and lane changes will continue this year, particularly between Minnesota Highway 241 and Wright […]

Obituary: Funeral Services set for Former STMA Superintendent

Mario DeMatteis is survived by his wife Carol and two sons.

April 5, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

“He was a fierce advocate of schools and for our students and staff,” said Dr. Anne Marie Foucualt, current Superintendent of STMA School District, of Mario DeMatteis. “Perhaps no one did more to establish the tradition of excellence that we have here at STMA schools. His kindness, quick smile and, especially, his famous hugs will […]

Tagged With: funeral, Maio DeMatteis, obituary, STMA School District

Mario DeMatteis, Pioneer of St. Michael-Albertville Schools, Dies at 86

He and his wife, Carol, lived in the STMA area long after Mario's retirement.

April 4, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Mario DeMatteis, a pioneer for St. Michael-Albertville Public Schools, has died. He was 86. The 2019 member of the STMA School District Hall of Fame served STMA Schools through four decades. He joined the school district as an administrator in 1969, when he was named a principal here. He would eventually become the District Superintendent, […]

St. Michael-Albertville Finishes Undefeated, Wins Wrestling Crown

The Knights capped off a march through Minnesota for the ages, dominating all three opponents at the State Team Meet.

March 3, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Jed Wester and Jimmy Heil slammed the door on Stillwater wrestling’s hopes for an upset Friday night, securing a State 3A Championship for St. Michael-Albertville and securing an undefeated season for the Knights. It culminated a year that saw STMA take on all comers – from top-ranked opponents in other classes to challengers like the […]

Tagged With: Joriman, state champions, STMA Knights, wrestling

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