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Wright County Pushes Effort to Vaccinate All Residents

Drive-thru clinics and partnerships have led to thousands of shots in people's' arms.

April 20, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

For the last year, Wright County Public Health has been on the front line in the battle against COVID-19. From the preparation more than a year ago to the launching of mass vaccination sites earlier this year, Public Health and several other county departments have worked together to get vaccines into the arms of Wright […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, vaccine, Wright County

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 was attempting to cross the highway from east to west, according to an incident report released Monday by the Minnesota State Patrol. A Peterbilt semi, […]

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

Rogers Police Investigating Accident after Car Backs over Girl

The girl is recovering at a Twin Cities hospital after suffering serious injury.

April 5, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

A Rogers girl is recovering in a Twin Cities hospital after she was backed over by a vehicle driven by a young driver Easter Sunday near at a home near the intersection of Highway 101 and County Road 144 in that community. According to Rogers Police Department, the accident happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. on […]

Tagged With: accident, injury, Rogers, Rogers Police Department

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 Minnesotans 16 years of age and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Minnesota has directed providers to prioritize vaccine appointments for people […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Minnesota, vaccine

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 Knights team capable of, with Wayzat emerging in Section competition and Shakopee with so much talent returning? If they made it that far, could STMA […]

Tagged With: results, State Tournament, STMA Wrestling

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 County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) as its 2020 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Potter, the first Albertville resident to serve on the county commission, said […]

Tagged With: award, Michael Potter, WCEDP, Wright County

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” championship – aka the State 3A quarterfinal with a win over Waconia to put itself in the Final Four in the State Wrestling Championships – […]

Tagged With: Section Tournament, State 3A Tournament, STMA Wrestling

Buffalo Ice Cream Shop Expands to Serve Up Scoops in St. Michael

What's the Scoop will open a second location in the community this summer.

March 15, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Ice Cream Shop

St. Michael loves its ice cream, as evidenced by the mad rush on Dairy Queen once it re-opened a couple of years ago. Now, a Buffalo favorite is making its way to downtown St. Michael, with What’s the Scoop setting its scrumptious sights on the building that also hosts Tangles Salon. What’s the Scoop owners […]

Tagged With: Buffalo, ice cream, new business, What's the Scoop

State Launches New Tool to Connect All Minnesotans to COVID-19 Vaccines

The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector will help Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their shot; All Minnesotans encouraged to sign up, regardless of current eligibility status

February 18, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Minnesota leaders announced Thursday, Feb. 18 the launch of the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, a tool that helps all Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. The Vaccine Connector is the next step of the state’s vaccination strategy to meet Minnesotans where they are and connect them to vaccine opportunities, […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, finder, MDH, register, vaccines

The Hen and The Hog Rises, Serves Up Comfort in Albertville

STMA's newest eatery has navigated the waters to offer Minnesota Wontons, mac and cheese and much more.

February 17, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

It was an idea that, like many great ideas, sprung from a night around a kitchen table. Out of the ashes of a pandemic that has left many businesses without a rudder, take the leap. And open a restaurant. Wait. Open a restaurant? “It was a few people from the service industry sitting around the […]

Tagged With: Albertville, new business, restaurant, The Hen and The Hog

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