Chas Betts, who worked and hustled his way onto the United States Olympic Team in 2012, is now taking the steps to fulfill another lifelong dream. Betts, who qualified for […]
Hanover Man Arrested on Warrant for Criminal Sexual Conduct: Wright County Sheriff’s Report
The following people were arrested and taken into custody in Wright County for the week of March 3, 2014. All information is provided by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department. Arrests […]
Recent Deaths in St. Michael Include Family Cornerstone, Grandmother
The following obituaries were reported in the St. Michael area for the last week of February and first week of March. Ruth H. Walesch, age 93, of St. Michael, Minnesota […]
Longtime Cook, Friendly Nurse Gone too Soon: Buffalo Area Deaths
The following obituaries were reported from the Buffalo area through the first week of March Dianne Victoria George, 58, Buffalo passed away on Friday, February 28th, 2014 at her residence. […]
St. Michael Parish, Volunteers Leading Push for New Rectory
A plan to move St. Michael’s area priests to a new home near the current St. Michael Catholic Church is well on its way from paper to reality. Volunteers from […]
Buffalo Woman Sentenced for Escaping Detention, Using Drugs
A Buffalo woman was sentenced to a year in jail, five years probation and a pair of concurrent six-month sententences after she broke free from Wright County custody late last […]
Minnesota DNR Fish Shelter Deadlines Creating Issues
Snow, ice, and a lack of any real winter melting has led some anglers out in the cold. Yet, the Minnesota DNR is asking ice fishers to remove shelters now, […]
Great North Bank Merges with Wisconsin-based First American
Great Northern Bank has officially merged with Hudson, WI-based First American Bank, creating one of the largest financial mergers in St. Michael history and changing the landscape of community banking […]
Minnesota DNR opens Pelican Lake to Unlimited Fishing
Panfish and other species in the shallow waters of Pelican Lake, just west of St. Michael, might be in grave danger as polar vortices continue to build ice deeper than […]
Otsego Mom, Business Owner and Fitness Guru Releases Guide to “Living Wellness”
Albertville In Fit and Anytime Fitness franchise owner Ashley Darkenwald has worn a few hats in her time. Now, she’s added another. The mother, trainer, business owner and one-time athlete […]