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Power Outage in Monticello Shuts Down North Side

From Kwik Trip to CentraCare, hundreds of customers felt the impact along the river's edge.

February 24, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Monticello residents near the Mississippi River were dealt a cold truth (pardon the pun) on Thursday, Feb. 24, when a power transformer exploded and cut energy flow to hundreds of customers around 12:15 p.m. CentraCare Hospital relied on generator power in patient areas but other medical facilities on the complex, including Stellis Health’s Monticello Clinic, […]

Tagged With: Monticello, power outage, transformer

Winter Storm to Send Two Waves Through Wright County

A double shot of snow and some steady winds could make for blizzard-like conditions Monday and Tuesday.

February 21, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities is forecasting a double-shot of snow for the Wright County area, including St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Hanover, over the next 24 to 48 hours. Snow, which is already blowing through areas north of Wright County, including the Mille Lacs and Brainerd areas, will arrive Monday afternoon […]

Tagged With: blizzard, February, snow, storm

DEVELOPING: Hudson, Lucero and Hendrickson All Enter Legislative Race after Redistricting

Hours after redistricting maps were released by the Minnesota Supreme Court, familiar faces entered the race to the State Capitol.

February 16, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

With redistricting maps causing major changes to Wright County legislative districts once again after a decade of continued – if interrupted – growth, a trio of familiar faces tossed their hats into the ring to represent the area in St. Paul. With the new District 30 boundaries leaving out current Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer’s Big Lake […]

Tagged With: Albertville, Eric Lucero, Jillian Hendrickson, Walter Hudson

STMA Women of Today Longtime Leader Honored with Key Award

February 16, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The St. Michael Albertville Women of Today is very proud to announce that Kathy Hansen of Albertville has been awarded the Minnesota Women of Today Key Woman award. This is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a member of the Minnesota Women of Today. Only those women who are dedicated, well-rounded, have shown […]

Buffalo Strong: Sheriff Remembers Events of One Year Ago

February 9, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Submitted by the Wright County Government News Staff  Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 started like just about any frigid February day in Buffalo. People were moving quicker than the usual to get out of the cold air as soon as possible. Smoke was everywhere – from the tops of homes and businesses to the plume of […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, shooting

STMA’s Biggest Football Fan, Coach in Fight against COVID

Dex Phillips, who helped found the STMA Football Academy, is hospitalized and fighting for every 'yard.'

February 7, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Dex Phillips would tell you it’s not 4th and long, and even if it was – he’d have a play for that. Phillips, who has touched hundreds – if not thousands – of St. Michael-Albertville area families with his words and his coaching – is facing a pretty big challenge, nonetheless. But the undersized guy […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Dex Phillips, STMA Football Academy

Toppled Tater Truck at Albertville Exit Blocks Commute

To avoid any mashed potatoes, traffic was diverted through Albertville.

January 20, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The “Dad Jokes” practically wrote themselves near Albertville this morning after a semi truck and trailer carrying a load of potatoes overturned, spilling tons of taters onto Interstate 94 near the County Road 19 interchange. The accident, which happened around 7 a.m., caused morning traffic on eastbound Interstate 94 to divert through Albertville, avoiding a […]

Tagged With: accident, Interstate 94, potato truck, spill

St. Michael-Albertville Schools Shortens Quarantine for Students/Staff

STMA Schools will adjust time frames to meet CDC guidance.

January 19, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

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St. Michael-Albertville School District announced Wednesday that students testing positive for COVID-19 can rejoin school after a shorter quarantine, even as the Omicron variant of the virus peaks in the state of Minnesota. As Omicron spreads, those suffering infection seem to be seeing milder symptoms, with most school-aged students not requiring hospitalization or special medication […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, quarantine, STMA Schools, students

Trial Scheduled for Accused Buffalo Clinic Gunman

The state's first high profile trail of 2022 will take place in Wright County.

January 12, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes announced Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 the schedule for the trial of Gregory Ulrich. Ulrich is accused of shooting multiple victims at the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo Feb. 9, 2021, killing one nurse and injuring several others. There will be a contested omnibus pretrial hearing at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, murder, shooting, Ulrich

Snow, Blast of Cold Set for Wright County Wednesday, January 5

A system bringing 2 to 3 inches to St. Michael-Albertville and sub-zero temps will also feature high winds, making commutes tough.

January 4, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Another round of snow and cold are in the forecast for the St. Michael-Albertville, Otsego and Hanover areas with snow starting in the overnight hours on Tuesday/Wednesday and continuing through Wednesday morning, Jan. 5. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area, but is cautioning that […]

Tagged With: ground blizzard, January 5, winter

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