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Monticello Man Sentenced for Role in Minneapolis Arson

A 22-year-old Monticello man who investigators said helped propel a fire during the Minneapolis riots in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison.

May 28, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

A 22-year-old Monticello man who investigators said helped propel a fire during the Minneapolis riots in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison. Alexander S. Heil, […]

Tagged With: arrest, Heil, Monticello

STMA Video Tribute for Class of 2021

A shutdown last year, a topsy-turvy 20-21. Congratulations, seniors - you made it.

May 27, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

After a junior year that came to an abrupt halt in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Michael-Albertville High School seniors have endured what was truly a school year […]

Tagged With: Class of 2021, graduation, Knights, STMA

St. Michael’s New Town Center Park Hosts Grand Opening June 5

May 27, 2021 By Meghan Gutzwiller

If you head to the St. Michael City Center city center building on any nice day, you’ll see that community members have already discovered the new Town Center Park playground. […]

Tagged With: St. Michael Town Center Park, Town Center Park grand opening

St. Michael-Albertville’s Elli Hofmeister, 23, Dies after Fight with JHD

The young woman who inspired so many to chant "All for Elli" fought for 10 years against the rare form of Huntington's Disease.

May 14, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The girl who inspired so many to chant “All for Elli,” Elli Hofmeister, has died. Elli was just 23 years old. Hofmeister battled Juvenile Huntington’s Disease (JHD), a rare form […]

Tagged With: Elli Hofmeister, obituary

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Minnesota, vaccine

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