Never, in her wildest dreams, did a St. Michael mother who was simply looking to provide a bit of advice and inspiration for other aspiring moms think her message would take her here. And for Rachel Martin, here, now, is everywhere. In the past six months, Martin has jet-set to both coasts, hit conferences in […]
First American Bank Makes it Official in St. Michael
First American Bank, the Hudson, WI-based bank that completed its merger with Great Northern Bank here in St. Michael in February, made it “official” Tuesday morning with a ribbon cutting featuring members of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce. Both First American Bank president John Malmberg and former GNB and new First American Bank chair […]
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton Signs Wage Hike into Law
Gov. Mark Dayton commemorated his latest legislative victory Monday as he signed Minnesota’s first minimum wage hike bill in more than a decade in front of hundreds of guests at the State Capitol. Joined in the Capitol Rotunda this afternoon by legislators, advocates, and Minnesotans from across the state, Dayton signed a bill into law […]
Wright County Sheriff’s Department Warns Businesses of New Scam
The Heartbleed Bug is making most of us change passwords and re-evaluate our online business, but it’s an old-fashioned “scam” on the phone that may be bilking Wright County area businesses out of a few heart-earned bucks. According to a release from the Wright County Sheriff’s Department issued Tuesday morning, a phone scam is targeting […]
Albertville Coldwater Creek Outlet Closing
As women’s clothing outlet Coldwater Creek, based in Idaho, did not find a buyer after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, meaning all stores, nationwide, will close. That will leave a hole in the Albertville Premium Outlets, as the location there is one of 11 to close in Minnesota. According to the company’s […]
St. Michael City Council Clears the Way for Cascades Development
D.R. Horton representatives were given the green light by the St. Michael City Council Tuesday night, clearing the way for the community’s first new housing development since the industry crashed in 2008. The St. Michael City Council unanimously approved the final plat for the Cascades Development, a planned unit development that will include about 45 […]
Wright County Commission Eyes New Transit for Seniors
The Wright County Board of Commissioners is attempting to work with another local service to replace the outgoing River Rider Transit service, which had been providing transportation for seniors around Wright County for the past several years. While the process is ongoing, Commissioner Mark Daleiden said the best option is to team with two other […]
Easter Events Begin Thursday Night in Albertville
While Easter Sunday is still more than a week away, the celebration of the springtime holiday begins tonight, Thursday, April 10 in Albertville thanks to Family Youth Community Connections. FYCC will host “Bunny Bingo” from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Albertville City Hall this evening. There will be plenty of games, cards and dobbers […]
New CEO Will Lead Albertville-St. Michael, Monticello Clinics
Douglas Hanson, MPA, has been named chief executive officer of Buffalo, Monticello and Albertville-St. Michael clinics, succeeding Linda Dircks who is retiring after 41 years of service. “I’m excited to join such a thriving, independent clinic practice that wants to remain independent,” says Hanson. “I am very impressed with the level of engagement and knowledge […]
Donated Pony Needs a New Name at St. Michael Library
The St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Community Library needs your help naming a new friend. The St. Michael branch of Wells Fargo Bank (located in Marketplace Grocery Store) has donated one of their large stuffed ponies to the St. Michael Public Library. Sheena Nelson, store manager for the Wells Fargo Branch stopped by the library Monday, April 7 to […]