The site of a St. Michael standoff in June is now the location of a huge structural fire after flames were reported by witnesses shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. The property at 599 Central Avenue NE in St. Michael belongs to the Gardas family – which was the location of a standoff […]
Daze and Knights Return to New-Look Downtown St. Michael
Apartments, park areas, splash pads and more welcome festival-goers this Friday and Saturday in St. Michael.
Summer’s Swan Song – with all apologies to Monticello – is set for St. Michael Saturday. St. Michael Daze and Knights, the community’s annual festival to celebrate the waning days of summer, is ready to roll Friday with food, inflatables and plenty of music. All events are located in Town Center, near St. Michael City […]
Wright County Deputies Shoot, Kill Man in Otsego Neighborhood after Search, Altercation
A 21-year-old man is dead after call for help with "mental health challenges" turned into neighborhood sweep.
A 21-year-old Otsego man, identified by family members as Jordyn Hansen of Otsego, was shot and killed by Wright County Sheriff’s Office Deputies the morning of Sunday, Aug. 7, after an hours-long neighborhood search for the suspect. Deputies were called to a residence in the 12000 block of 72nd Court shortly before 1 a.m. on […]
National Night Out Celebrations Tonight Around Wright County
WCSO Deputies and leaders will be in various neighborhoods for the annual community campaign.
Wright County residents can expect to see a lot of Wright County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies on the streets tonight. It won’t be because of anything crime related, but because Aug. 2, 2022 is National Night Out – a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police/community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer looks […]
Open House Tonight Regarding County Road 35 Redevelopment
With hundreds of houses springing up on the city's east side, reconstruction will provide a new-look highway.
An open house dealing with the construction on Wright County Highway 35 (Kahl Avenue NE) in St. Michael will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at St. Michael City Hall (11800 Town Center Drive). The project is a collaboration between the Wright County Highway Department and the City of St. […]
St. Michael Gets Major Detour as County 19 Closes July 25
The road will shut down through September.
St. Michael drivers can expect major headaches over the next several weeks as Wright County begins the rehabilitation and renovation of Wright County Highway 19 through the heart of the city, starting next week. Wright County 19 will close at the “One-Way Pair” on the north side to Ash Avenue/Clarissa Lane on the south side, […]
Fireworks Soar over the Metro through Fourth of July
It's going to be a gorgeous holiday weekend. Brave the bugs and get out for the 'oohs' and 'ahhs.'
Wondering where to catch a good Fourth of July celebration around the metro? Look no further than Delano, which is set to have an old-fashioned Independence Day that includes one of the oldest parades in the Twin Cities area, as well as the fireworks show families love. Festivities start Friday and continue through Monday, July […]
St. Michael Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Other Charges
Brandon Gardas will faces multiple charges stemming from last week's showdown with law enforcement, as well as warrants from prior criminal activity.
The 44-hour standoff that shut down portions of St. Michael and placed dozens of police officers in harms way last week is over, but the consequences are just beginning for the suspect, 39-year-old Brandon Gardas. The St. Michael man, who grew up just blocks away from the property where the showdown occurred, has been charged […]
Standoff Ends in St. Michael as Man is Apprehended
Law enforcement made their final move in the 8 p.m. hour.
After nearly two full days of an intense standoff between a St. Michael man and law enforcement agencies is over. The stalemate ended in the 8 p.m. hour Wednesday, June 22, when law enforcement agencies made the decision to fire back at the man, 39-year-old Brandon Gardas, who had fired on them multiple times since […]
Standoff Paralyzes St. Michael Neighborhoods
Wright County officials have identified the suspect barricaded in his home as Brandon Gardas, 39, St. Michael.
Wright County Sheriff’s Deputies, St. Cloud SWAT teams and other officials have been on the scene of a standoff in the 500 Block of Central Avenue Northeast in St. Michael after a domestic dispute spiraled into a scene where a man fired multiple shots into the area around his residence Tuesday, June 21. Witnesses say […]