Mike Schoemer, Author at North Wright County Today

Road Closures Impact Albertville, County Road 19 Next Week

After beams were set on Highway 241 in St. Michael this week, crews will move northwest to new Albertville overpass.

October 16, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Drivers should plan for Wright County Highway 19, also known as LaBeaux Avenue, to be fully closed under the Interstate 94 bridge in Albertville. Work is scheduled for Monday, Oct. […]

Construction will Bring More Overnight Lane Closures, Stops on I-94 at St. Michael

The work will begin late Wednesday night and continue through Thursday morning, weather permitting.

October 13, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Drivers should expect overnight lane closures and full closures in both directions on Interstate 94 at Minnesota Highway 241 in St. Michael Oct. 14–15. These closures are necessary to deliver […]

Overturned Truck Snarls Interstate 94 West of Albertville

Monday afternoon's crash left a semi in a precarious position.

October 13, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Construction and speed are usually a tough combination for drivers on Interstate 94 between Rogers and Monticello. This year is proving no different. An overturned semi truck and trailer jammed […]

ISD 728 Breaks Ground at Middle School in Otsego

Prairie View Middle School will open to students in 2022. The current elementary/middle school will become, simply, Prairie View Elementary.

October 6, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Independent School District 728 (ISD 728), serving Elk River, Otsego, Rogers, Zimmerman and surrounding townships and communities, welcomed distinguished guests, staff and members of the construction community to an official […]

Eric Trump Stops at Area Gun Club for Stump Speech

The younger Trump talked Second Amendment at the Crow Hassan Gun Club during a short visit to the area.

October 6, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, made a quick visit to Crow River Sportsmen’s Club located on the Saint Michael/Rogers border to meet with a gathering of approximately 100 […]

BREAKING: Kelly Retires after Two Decades as Wright County Attorney

'I will be forever grateful," Kelly said.

September 30, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

After 37 years as an attorney in Wright County, and the lead prosecuting attorney for the county the last 22 years, Tom Kelly is ready to put his files away […]

Otsego Race Takes Center Stage at ERCC Forum Oct. 8

The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Voters Education Forum for local races early next month.

September 29, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

With a host of uncontested local races on the ballots around Wright County, the race for City of Otsego Mayor and Council will be one to watch in the coming […]

The 2020 Election officially begins.

September 18, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

With plenty of concerns about long lines on Election Day and speculation about mail-in voting rampant nationally, absentee voting is now open in Wright County and throughout Minnesota as of […]