A small business owner from Monticello died last Sunday, June 13, when he entered the waters of Cedar Lake to assist some swimmers near his pontoon, went under, and never reemerged. Friends and family report that Chad Holland, just 52 years old, jumped off his pontoon because it was drifting too far away from some […]
Roundabout at O’Day Avenue Set to Open, Major Lange Changes on I-94 Set
A pivotal date approaches on massive Interstate project, as June 14 brings major changes for commuters in STMA.
Two pivotal dates are approaching on the massive Interstate 94 project, as June 14 brings major changes for commuters in St. Michael near the Highway 241 overpass, and Tuesday, June 15 sees a big switch for those traveling through the St. Michael-Albertville area. Starting the night of Tuesday, June 15, motorists traveling on eastbound I-94 […]
Monticello Township Boy Dies in Thursday ATV Accident
Despite efforts, the boy suffered critical injuries and died at a local hospital.
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office reports Thursday that a 12-year-old boy was killed in an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident Thursday, June 10 in Monticello Township. His name has not been released. According to the sheriff’s office: Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 Wright County deputies were dispatched to 1383 120th Street NE […]
Heat Wave: Excessive Heat Warning Issued, Wright-Hennepin Issues Plea to Conserve
Actual temperatures could hit triple digits this evening, while the "feels-like" temp has crushed that mark.
Wright-Hennepin Electric has issued a plea to customers to roll back utility usage until 10 p.m. tonight, June 10, as commercial usage and air conditioners on blast due 100-degree heat indices are stressing the electrical grid. The area remained under an excessive heat warning until 4 p.m. issued by the National Weather Service. A heat […]
It’s Back: Albertville Friendly City Days Heats up Summer this Week
After a COVID-forced hiatus, the STMA area's official summer kick-off celebration is ready to return.
It’s back. All of it. The rides. The food. The singing and dancing. And, of course, that Grand Ol’ Parade. Albertville Friendly City Days is now in its third full decade, and the area’s biggest festival ready to kick off the Summer of 2019. It’s the official start to summer celebrations this week, as Albertville […]
Buffalo Woman Killed in Colorado after Car Struck Elk, She Exited Vehicle
The crash occurred on Interstate 25 early Monday, June 7, near Castle Pines.
An 18-year-old Buffalo woman is dead after a multiple car accident after midnight on Monday, June 7 near Castle Pines, Colorado. According to reports, Kendra Durnan, 18, of Buffalo was riding in a vehicle on I-25 south of Denver when the driver struck an elk on the highway, totaling the vehicle. She exited the vehicle […]
The COVID Kids Are All Right
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from your humble editor in chief.
From Monticello to St. Michael-Albertville, Buffalo to Rogers and points in between, members of our community joined the famed #Classof2021 this week. Oh, sure, ceremonies for some haven’t quite been held. But most senior students are done-zo. Finished. Outta there. And, to quote an oft-used song lyric – what a long, strange, trip it has […]
Obituary: Staff Sergeant Jakob Einarson, Rogers Graduate, Dies at 27
Services will be held at St. Albert's Church, Albertville, Monday, June 7.
Staff Sgt. Jakob J. Einarson, 27, formerly of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away May 21, 2021, a victim in a motorcycle crash. The Rogers High School graduate in 2012 was an active duty marine staff sergeant stationed in Marietta and Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving as the local marine corps recruiter for the past two years. Mass […]
Monticello Man Sentenced for Role in Minneapolis Arson
A 22-year-old Monticello man who investigators said helped propel a fire during the Minneapolis riots in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison.
A 22-year-old Monticello man who investigators said helped propel a fire during the Minneapolis riots in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison. Alexander S. Heil, Monticello, is shown in a video tossing a traffic cone onto the fire at the Wells Fargo Bank in South Minneapolis. The fire gutted the […]
STMA Video Tribute for Class of 2021
A shutdown last year, a topsy-turvy 20-21. Congratulations, seniors - you made it.
After a junior year that came to an abrupt halt in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Michael-Albertville High School seniors have endured what was truly a school year like no other. From learning model changes to staff changes, and even alterations to the daily schedule, STMA graduates still racked up more than $130,000 […]
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