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Two Killed on Interstate 94 Near Crow River in Freak Accident

The crash - caused by a westbound semi losing two tires, shut down Interstate 94 eastbound for hours Saturday, October 21.

October 22, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

A freak accident involving a wesbout semi truck and trailer and an eastbound Nissan SUV killed two Minnesota women and sent two others to the hospital Saturday. The incident happened […]

Tagged With: accident, Crow River bridge, fatal, Highway 241

Man Found in Otsego Target Identified as Robbinsdale Resident

A man was found unresponsive on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in restroom of the retail store.

October 2, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man found deceased inside a Target store restroom in Otsego last week. Deputies stated 43-year-old John Zechmeister of Robbinsdale […]

Tagged With: deceased, Otsego, Target

BREAKING: Body Found in Mississippi River Near Otsego Landing

Officers are asking the public to stay off the waterway near Norin Landing.

September 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County investigators – busy with a fatal hit-and-run investigation in St. Michael – are now attempting to identify the body of a man found in the Mississippi River near […]

Family, County Identify Kyle Dixon, 36, as man hit and killed in St. Michael

The Sheriff's Office is searching for evidence and asking people to check security cameras in the area. Funeral services for Dixon are set for Friday.

September 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for help in the search for evidence of a hit and run that killed a St. Michael man Friday night near the intersection […]

Tagged With: Dixon, fatal accident, hit and run, St. Michael

Wright County Investigating Fatal Car vs. Pedestrian Crash in St. Michael

The incident happened Friday, September 1 near the 60th Street and Ochoa Avenue Northeast.

September 4, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in St. Michael that occurred the night of Friday, September 1, 2023, leaving a man dead. According to […]

Tagged With: accident, deceased, hit and run, Wright County

Wright County Closes Beebe Lake ahead of Hot Weekend

Bacteria levels have forced the closure of another high-demand spot.

August 18, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

On the precipice of a hot weekend, the last thing St. Michael, Albertville and Hanover residents want to hear is this: Beebe Lake beach is closed. The county shut down […]

Tagged With: beach, Beebe Lake, closure, Wright County

St. Michael Council Approves Starbuck’s, Chipotle for Town Center

St. Michael reaps the reward of recent growth - spurred by developments on the city's south and west sides - with the City's approval of a new restaurant parcel in the Town Center.

August 10, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Drawing of proposed Starbucks and Chipotle buildings.

As St. Michael council members, planning staff and city employees put their heads together more than a decade ago for a comprehensive plan surrounding commercial development in the city’s new […]

Funeral for STMA Grad, Fargo Officer Jake Wallin set for Saturday

Wallin was gunned down after reporting to a traffic accident in Fargo last week.

July 19, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, July 22 for St. Michael-Albertville High graduate Jake Wallin, who was killed in the line of duty as an officer for the Fargo […]

Tagged With: Fargo, Jake Wallin, shooting

Downed Fargo Police Officer Identified as Jake Wallin, 2018 STMA Graduate

The officer killed in a traffic stop turned violent shootout was a member of the Minnesota National Guard, serving prior to his hiring at Fargo PD.

July 15, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The community of Fargo, North Dakota is mourning after a traffic stop turned shootout took the life of a police officer there Friday, July 14. Now, the communities of St. […]

Tagged With: Fargo, Fargo PD, Jake Wallin, murder, shooting

Major Albertville, St. Michael Intersection to Get Repaved Monday, July 17

Traffic will be snarled at the thoroughfare much of the day.

July 14, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Highway Department will be paving a bituminous patch on County Highway 18 (Jason Ave NE) from the intersection of County Highway 19 (Labeaux Avenue) to 600 feet […]

Tagged With: Albertville, paving, road construction

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