As COVID-19 continues to climb around Minnesota, residents are now going to feel the pinch. For the second time in less than 10 months, restaurants will transition to take-out service only and youth/high school sports will grind to a halt. Executive order 20-99 will bring several things to a halt at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. […]
St. Michael Cinema Announces Plans to Keep Public ‘At the Movies’
Following the success of late-summer drive-in movies, the theater is innovating once again.
Innovation is the name of the game for St. Michael Cinema these days. Movie theaters were darkened throughout the COVID-19 “Spring” earlier this year, and while the federal financial support helped, the money ran dry in June. That led to some creative thinking at the local theater, which painted the outside wall of its gigantic […]
COVID Numbers Skyrocketing in Wright County as Fall Wave Hits
Schools, families adapt as coronavirus cases are hitting new highs all over Minnesota.
Colder weather, large gatherings – including weddings, and school events have led to a large increase in COVID-19 cases around the Minnesota, and Wright County is breaking records with new cases. Over the last two weeks alone, more than 1,000 people have tested positive for the disease associated with the coronavirus pandemic. That’s according to […]
Dahlheimer Beverage Founder Merle Dahlheimer, 94, Dies
From delivering beer via a St. Michael garage to what is now one of the most prominent businesses in Wright County, Merle Dahlheimer guided Dahlheimer Beverage into the 21st Century with the full intent of keeping it a family affair. Sixty-one years after selling his cows and dairy farm between Albertville and Monticello, Merle’s decision […]
Stellis Health Adds New Pediatrician at Albertville-St. Michael Location
Kate Schroter, MD, recently joined the Stellis Health – Albertville-St. Michael Clinic. As a pediatrician, Dr. Schroter is dedicated to the health and well-being of all children, the health organization’s leadership team said. “We’re excited to welcome Dr. Schroter to our medical staff and community,” says Douglas Hanson, MPA, CEO of Stellis Health. “She cares for the […]
Two New Businesses Coming to St. Michael
The St. Michael city council approved plans for the construction of two new businesses at their meeting last week. The first is a set of 22 mini-storage buildings owned and operated by Affordable Self Storage. The company previously proposed building on land at the intersection of Naber Ave. and Highway 241, but that would have […]
BREAKING: County Approves Demolition of Corner Bar in St. Michael
The bar will be knocked down and removed before summer's end.
Courtesy of Wright County Communications One of the city of St. Michael’s longest sagas – what to do with the Corner Bar – is coming to a close. The bar will be torn down before summer’s end. The Wright County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the demolition of The Corner Bar, a landmark […]
Mask Up, Minnesota: Governor Orders Face Coverings Indoors
Walz calls masks "cheapest, easiest way to control the pandemic."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he has heard the cry for things to “return to normal:” schools fully open, businesses unrestricted and a return to life prior to the arrival of the coronavirus in early 2020. His solution: Wear a mask. Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-81 Wednesday, which requires Minnesotans to wear a […]
Ditto’s Bar in St. Michael Latest to Close Temporarily for COVID Cleaning
The popular Central Street hangout didn't set an opening date in its announcement. Outlaw Grill, meanwhile, has closed in Albertville.
Ditto’s Bar – the popular and longtime hangout on one of St. Michael’s main thoroughfares – is the latest establishment to close due to COVID-19. Ditto’s announced Wednesday, July 15 that it would close temporarily for a cleaning and sanitizing. No one tested positive, the establishment shared on social media, but the precautionary closure is […]
UPDATED: Popular St. Michael Restaurant Closes, Re-Opens Due to COVID-19
A deep cleaning and employee testing took place last week, allowing the restaurant to re-open Friday, July 10. It's open for lunch this week.
UPDATE: After testing and cleaning, Main Street Farmer and BK Taphaus successfully re-opened Friday, July 10 to the public. The businesses released the following statements to their fans on Facebook: Original story: St. Michael’s most popular venue – Main Street Farmer Eatery and BK Taphaus – will be temporarily closed after an employee tested positive […]
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