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Vacation Travelers: Interstate 94 Has a Few Twists, Turns in Store through STMA

Traveling over the July 4th weekend? Check out a new video for navigating westbound I-94 between Maple Grove and St. Michael

June 29, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

  If you are planning to travel this holiday weekend on I-94 between Maple Grove and St. Michael, check MnDOT’s dashcam video for a first-hand look of what to expect […]

Tagged With: Fourth of July, Intestate 94, road construction

Monticello Man Drowns on Wright County Lake

Chad Holland, who owned his own small business, went under while trying to save other swimmers. He never reemerged.

June 21, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Cedar Lake, Chad Holland, drowining, Monticello

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.

June 11, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Highway 241, Interstate 94, lane changes, road construction

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.

June 10, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Golf course

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 […]

Tagged With: electrical, Heat advisory, heat wave

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.

June 8, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: 2021, Albertville Friendly City Days, Gordy Berning

Ramp Closure in St. Michael, Lane Closures in Rogers as I-94 Work Rolls Along

Construction season is in full swing, and the commute along the Interstate 94 corridor is officially snarled.

May 12, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The best and the worst of it is all yet to come for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Monticello commuters, as major lane closures, ramp closures and overnight stoppages are […]

Tagged With: I94 expansion, Interstate 94, road construction

Let’s Go Minnesota: Majority of COVID Restrictions Rolling Back by June

Bars, restaurants will get first lift this Friday with no closing time regulation

May 6, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Minnesota will begin to remove the final shackles of COVID 19 restrictions as soon as this week, according to information from the Governor’s office released prior to a noon press […]

Tagged With: bars, COVID-19, graduation, Walz

DEVELOPING: Cyclist Killed in Monday Morning Collision in Monticello

The accident happened near the Perkins Restaurant on Highway 25.

April 12, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Cycle accident

A person riding a bicycle across Minnesota Highway 25 in Monticello was struck by a turning semi-tractor and trailer and died at the scene early Monday, April 12. The cyclist […]

Tagged With: bicycle, fatal accident, Highway 25, Monticello

Interstate 94 Work to Impact Drivers in St. Michael, Albertville

Lane switches, bridge closures, traffic lights and more await drivers in and around STMA.

April 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Interstate 94 Project Map

April showers bring orange barrels. At least that’s what it is going to feel like along Interstate 94 in St. Michael, Albertville and points both east and west this construction […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, update, video

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 […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Minnesota, vaccine

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