Blog - North Wright County Today

All Minnesotans 16 and Older Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine

More than a year after the initial "shutdown," state health officials are racing to vaccinate all who want a "shot in the arm."

March 30, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

If you’ve been waiting for the COVID 19 vaccine to come to you, today was the first day for the rest of your “COVID journey.” As of March 30, all […]

Second Phase of Construction at Major Otsego Intersection Starts Soon

Wright County Highway 39 will continue to get a new look this season.

March 29, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Work on Stage 2 of the Wright County Highway 39 and Wright County Highway 42 project in Otsego will begin in early April. Last year, for Stage 1, crews constructed […]

STMA One Act Shines at State

March 27, 2021 By Meghan Gutzwiller

St. Michael-Albertville High School’s One Act performers stood out from the rest at this year’s virtual Minnesota State High School League State Festival, where they earned one of just two […]

STMA Wrestling Strikes Silver at State Meet

Ranked fifth and seeded third overall, STMA made it to the championship dual on their home mat.

March 26, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Heading into this strange season, St. Michael-Albertville wrestling was faced with a flurry of questions. Could any wrestling team avoid a COVID outbreak, derailing its season? What was this young […]

Stellis Health in Albertville Adds Physician’s Assistant to Meet Needs

A familiar face has turned from urgent care to family medicine as the network continues to grow.

March 25, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Physician Assistant Katie Alvarez, PA-C, recently shifted her practice from Urgent Care to providing family medicine care at Stellis Health – Albertville-St. Michael Clinic. “We’re excited to have Katie join […]

Murder-Suicide Victims Identified in Rockford

The couple was found dead of gunshot wounds on Friday, March 19.

March 24, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has identified two people killed in an apparent murder-suicide last Friday, March 19. At about 8:30 p.m. Friday, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office responded to […]

Longtime Albertville Resident, County Commissioner Earns WCEDP Award

Former Commissioner Mike Potter was named Outstanding Citizen of the Year

March 22, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Former Wright County Commissioner Mike Potter may be done in his capacity of serving the residents of Wright County as an elected official, but he was honored by the Wright […]

From the Editor: State Champion Tyler Barrett’s Backyard Beginnings

If you saw Tyler bouncing at the ripe age of 9, you might have seen this coming. Also: STMA Boys place eighth at state.

March 22, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Once upon a time, not so long ago, Tyler Barrett was bouncing with my son in the backyard of their St. Michael daycare, run by the lovely Miss Carol. Tyler […]

STMA Wrestling Runs Gamut, Earns Spot in Final Four

The Knights will bring home hardware as they host the State 3A Tournament this weekend.

March 19, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael-Albertville rolled over Wayzata in the Section 5-3A final, and then put a stamp of approval on the season with a big win over Waconia in the “Super Section” […]

STMA Rotary Honors Four Students of the Month

March 16, 2021 By Meghan Gutzwiller

The St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club has released their latest Student of the Month honors for the 2020-2021 school year, which recognizes exceptional high school juniors at STMA High School. For […]