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Community Bartender, Friend Dies in Trucking Accident in Southern Minnesota

Many knew Michelle Bermel from her days at Geez in Albertville. The lifelong STMA resident was just 51.

July 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

After years of dishing drinks at Geez Bar – now BJ’s – in downtown Albertville, Michelle Bermel was looking for a change. She found it on the open road, perhaps […]

Tagged With: accident, Cowboy Larry, fatal accident, Michelle Bermel

Albertville Man to Make First Appearance on Murder Charges in Chisago County

The man, arrested earlier this month, is accused of setting fire to his ex-girlfriend's father's home, killing him and severely injuring another woman.

June 20, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

A 34-year-old Albertville man will make his first court appearance Thursday, June 22 on murder charges stemming from an arson in Chisago County. The man, identified in court records and […]

Tagged With: arson, Chisago County, Evenstad, fire, murder

Time to Turn up the Heat: Albertville Friendly City Days Ready to Roll

The official start of summer in STMA is here, and just in time.

June 7, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

It’s time to heat up the summer with all of the thrills and spills that come with Albertville Friendly City Days. The rides. The food. The singing and dancing. And, […]

Tagged With: Albertville Friendly City Days 2023, beer tasting, carnival, music

Albertville Friendly City Days 2023 Kicks Off with Garage Sales

Check out the map and the list to plan your journey

June 7, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Albertville will celebrate its 36h annual Friendly City Days festival June 7-11, and it kicks off with the city-wide garage sale today, Wednesday, June 7. Almost 100 Albertville residents typically […]

Family Seeks Public’s Help as Elk River Man Goes Missing

Chad Lundquist left home early Saturday, May 13 and has not been seen since.

May 15, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Lundquist

An Elk River family is reaching out to the public after Chad Lundquist, 56, left his home early Saturday, May 13, and hasn’t been seen since. Lundquist’s family said Chad, […]

Tagged With: Elk River, ERPD, Lundquist, missing man

House Explosion Shuts Down Roads of Otsego

No one was injured in the blast.

May 4, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Investigators remain on the scene after a home exploded in the 17000 block of 53rd Street Northeast/County Road 36 in Otsego Thursday morning. Officials and news reports said the blast, […]

Tagged With: County 36, explosion, house, Otsego

St. Michael Plans Roundabout at MacIver, Frankfort Parkway Intersection

A hearing for the project, which will improve safety measures for nearby development, is set for April 25.

April 25, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The City of St. Michael has a key project in its summer stable, and an open house for the new roundabout at MacIver Avenue and Frankfort Parkway is set for […]

Tagged With: Frankfort Parkway, roundabout, St. Michael

Crow River Begins First Crests in Delano, Rockford as Major Rain Comes Thursday

With the river pushing to historic levels this week, more flooding can be expected later this month as heavy rain arrives prior to the weekend.

April 19, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Cities upstream from St. Michael and Hanover along the Crow River are seeing historic water levels thanks to a combination of snowfall amounts throughout the 2022-2023 winter and recent rainfall […]

Tagged With: Delano, flooding, Rockford

Floodwaters Close Road in Northeastern Wright County

County 36 has been closed by highway officials.

April 18, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

A busy thoroughfare in northeastern Wright County has been closed due to the rising floodwaters of the Crow River. The Wright County Highway Department has announced that it is placing […]

Tagged With: Crow River, flood, road closed

UPDATE: Blizzard Conditions Forecast Overnight in Wright County

We wish we were "foolin,'" but it looks like Friday night's snowfall will push this winter into record territory.

March 31, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

UPDATED (3:20 p.m. Friday, March 31) It’s “common” for a local FM radio host to use a turn of phrase to talk about how he likes his teams – “Biblically […]

Tagged With: April blizzard, blizzard, weather, winter, Winter 2022-2023

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