Road construction season is going to kick off soon, and this season is going to be a doozy. Construction on Wright County Highway 35 between St. Michael and Buffalo will […]
Funeral Services Set for St. Michael Hardware Hank’s Rick Petrich
For decades, Rick was the man with all the tools, gadgets and things homeowners needed for their DIY projects. He was also one of the community's biggest fans.
Smart. Quiet. Dependable. St. Michae’s Rick Petrich was “the man” when it came to those household projects that vex homeowners, large and small. Petrich purchased St. Michael Hardware Hank in […]
Otsego City Council Hears, Moves Forward with Costco Store Preliminary Plans
After getting a unanimous thumbs-up from the Otsego Planning Commission earlier this month, Costco's superstore remains on track to find a home across from Emma's Express.
A proposed Costco Warehouse Store in Otsego has received preliminary approval from the City of Otsego, clearing initial hurdles on its way to becoming a reality in 2025-2026. The Otsego […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Ulrich Ruling
The man responsible for the most violent day in modern Wright County history will remain behind bars.
The Wright County man responsible for an unthinkable day in Buffalo history will remain behind bars, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, Feb. 21. Gregory Ulrich, who started a day […]
STMA Arts Shine: Choir and One-Act Have a Day to Remember
The Minnesota State High School League featured STMA's Choir and One-Act groups after they took the spotlight in more ways than one.
All the world’s a stage – William Shakespeare. Easy for him to say. The streets of London were Shakespeare’s. From beautiful playhouses to works in parks, the Baird made his […]
Albertville Man Recovering after Rescuing Driver from Icy River after Freak Accident
Monday afternoon's commute went from mundane to insane in moments after truck plummeted into Crow River
Driving northbound on Minnesota Highway 101 in Otsego, driver Chris Kirk, 46, of Albertville was flowing with the rest of traffic on Monday afternoon (January 15) when he saw the […]
Costco Makes It Official, Submits Preliminary Proposed Development to Otsego Council
After weeks of rumors that had the retail giant anywhere from Albertville to Monticello, a plan is officially in place.
Costco, the retail superpower based in Issaquah, Washington that will sell customers everything from Kirkland brand golf balls to fresh cheese to new tires, is taking aim at the Otsego/Albertville […]
Defending Champs STMA Girls, Rising STMA Boys Have New Foe: Shot Clocks
For the first time ever a shot clock will be used in all MSHSL basketball events. For St. Michael-Albertville teams - time has never been the essence.
As J’Kahla Craft danced her way across the hardwood at Williams Arena after the St. Michael-Albertville girls’ basketball team celebrated its first-ever Class 4A Girls BB Championship last spring, the […]
STMA Holiday Light Tour Returns Courtesy of STMA Mom
Warm up the truck and let's go gawking!
Holiday markets and caroling door-to-door are great when it’s 40 and balmy for December in Minnesota. But what do you do to celebrate the season when the “Wind Chill” temperature […]
Hagerty Named Holiday Cheermeister as WinterFest Kicks off Holiday Season
The man who is, arguably, the Modern Day Mr. St. Michael will light the tree at the 3rd rendition of the community event.
From football coach to school “greeter,” county sheriff to city council member, Joe Hagerty has been there, done that when it comes to St. Michael. That’s why he’s the no-brainer […]