Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he has heard the cry for things to “return to normal:” schools fully open, businesses unrestricted and a return to life prior to the arrival of the coronavirus in early 2020. His solution: Wear a mask. Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-81 Wednesday, which requires Minnesotans to wear a […]
Wright County Surpasses 500 Coronavirus Cases, Must Remain Vigilant
The county has seen just five deaths caused by the virus since it appeared March 13. The county is urging safety.
Courtesy Wright County Public Health On March 13, Wright County Public Health learned of its first COVID-19 case. Now, four months later, the county has passed 500 cases since the pandemic started and unfortunately five members of our community have died due to COVID-19. Since the beginning of July there has been a noticeable increase […]
Ditto’s Bar in St. Michael Latest to Close Temporarily for COVID Cleaning
The popular Central Street hangout didn't set an opening date in its announcement. Outlaw Grill, meanwhile, has closed in Albertville.
Ditto’s Bar – the popular and longtime hangout on one of St. Michael’s main thoroughfares – is the latest establishment to close due to COVID-19. Ditto’s announced Wednesday, July 15 that it would close temporarily for a cleaning and sanitizing. No one tested positive, the establishment shared on social media, but the precautionary closure is […]
Traffic Changes Hit Interstate 94 Between St. Michael, Albertville
Motorists traveling on westbound I-94 through Albertville will notice some lane configuration changes beginning this week. Traffic will be shifted onto local access roads so that crews can reconstruct eastbound I-94 this construction season. Traffic will be routed off westbound I-94 at Wright Co. Rd. 37 (exit ramp 202). Motorists will then travel west on […]
UPDATED: Popular St. Michael Restaurant Closes, Re-Opens Due to COVID-19
A deep cleaning and employee testing took place last week, allowing the restaurant to re-open Friday, July 10. It's open for lunch this week.
UPDATE: After testing and cleaning, Main Street Farmer and BK Taphaus successfully re-opened Friday, July 10 to the public. The businesses released the following statements to their fans on Facebook: Original story: St. Michael’s most popular venue – Main Street Farmer Eatery and BK Taphaus – will be temporarily closed after an employee tested positive […]
St. Michael Daze and Knights Scrapped for 2020
Like Albertville Friendly City Days, the community celebration will be pushed to 2021 thanks to COVID-19.
The show in St. Michael won’t go on. Despite slowing numbers with the spread of COVID-19, the potential for a coronavirus outbreak has the St. Michael Daze and Knights Committee looking to 2021, and making the move to cancel this year’s community celebration. The announcement was made Thursday, June 18. Here’s the release from Daze […]
State Releases Guidance for School Districts as Plans Begin for Fall 2020
Minnesota agencies are working with local schools on three different scenarios - and all three may be utilized statewide.
Today, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released guidance to help Minnesota’s public schools plan for the 2020-21 school year. “As we look ahead to the next school year, the health and safety of our students will continue to be our number one priority,” said Minnesota Department of Education […]
BREAKING: Fire Levels Business in Hanover Industrial Park
The former site of T&S Trucking went up in flames around 7 p.m.
Multiple fire departments were called to the Hanover Industrial Park around 7 p.m. Monday, June 15 after the sky filled with smoke thanks to a fire in the 11000 block of Lamont Avenue Northeast. The pole shed is registered – according to Wright County records t0 Thomas and Sandra Sleypen, former owners of T&S Trucking. […]
Interstate 94 Construction Proceeds, Major Closures in Maple Grove Next Week
Work has also started on the Highway 241 bridge through St. Michael.
MnDOT wants to update drivers on major traffic impacts in the Maple Grove area as crews continue to resurface eastbound Interstate 94. Beginning at 1 a.m. Monday, June 15, the ramps to and from Maple Grove Parkway and eastbound I-94 will close. These ramp closures will continue through Sun, July 26. Here’s the detour for […]
ISD 728 Teachers, Artists Help Brighten Minneapolis Area Hit by Riots
The string of businesses with plywood covering windows in south Minneapolis was an eyesore and a reminder of the unrest and unruly behavior that highlighted the first week of June. But out of darkness often comes light. And one person’s piece of plywood can be another person’s canvas. Check out this story about ISD 728 […]