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Fire Departments Share Startling Images from Becker Blaze

Walls of junked cars smoldering show everyone what firefighters are up against.

February 20, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

As winter winds whipped from the north, St. Michael’s sunset was shrouded with a black veil on Wednesday, February 19. It made for amazing imagery – but its source, the […]

Air Quality in Question as Fire Burns Near Becker

February 19, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

North winds are carrying toxic air from a fire near Becker are carrying toxic ash and fumes. It’s enough to get the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency involved. The fire is […]

Temperatures to Plummet across Wright County as Arctic Blast Arrives

February 12, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, was a perfect morning to take the dog for a walk or wait with the kids at the bus stop. Thursday, Feb. 13, you way want […]

Hit the Ice for St. Michael Lions Fishing Contest

The ice is thick and the fish will be biting on Beebe Lake Saturday.

February 7, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

A February tradition is already here. The St. Michael Lions invite everyone out to Beebe Lake Saturday, Feb. 8, for the return of the Annual Ice Fishing contest. The day […]

‘Get Busy Living’ – Cancer Awareness Night Raises Thousands at STMA

The annual boys' and girls' basketball games vs. Buffalo featured a huge donation to the Wurst family.

February 5, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael-Albertville’s girls’ basketball team kept up their winning ways, while the Buffalo boys’ team used a huge second half to knock off the Knights. But it wasn’t the results […]

Republican Novotny Tops Hobot in Special Election

The GOP held onto the House District 30A seat with a win in Tuesday's vote.

February 5, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

As expected, Minnesota Republicans just shouted “next man up” in the wake of Nick Zerwas’ retirement, sending Sherburne County Deputy Paul Novotny to the State Legislature with a win in […]

BREAKING: House District 30A Special Election Held Feb. 4

Two men will square off to take former Rep. Nick Zerwas' seat in the Minnesota Legislature.

February 4, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

The 2020 Election Year rolled on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as a special election in Minnesota pitted two men from the state’s major parties in a race to replace former Rep. […]

Expansive Legacy Bay Farms Development Moves Forward in St. Michael

Two community farms will turn over land for housing near Uhl Lake, building up the city's southwest side.

January 28, 2020 By Meghan Gutzwiller

Land from the Dehmer and Lenneman farms on the west end of town are moving closer toward what would become St. Michael’s largest residential development project in its 130-year history. […]

Minnesota Department of Health Readies for Chinese Virus

With the virus confirmed in a nearby travel hub, Minnesota health officials are bracing for Coronavirus.

January 24, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

With recent cases of 2019 novel coronavirus reported in several countries including the U.S., health officials are watchful for potential cases. The Minnesota Department of Health has posted background information […]

Minnesota National Guard Soldier with St. Michael Ties Dies in S.C.

Pfc. Conner J. McGurran had worked as a cook at Liberty Bar and Grill prior to his Basic Training.

January 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

The United States Army and Minnesota National Guard recently announced the death of a young soldier at a training exercise in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, earlier this month. Pfc. Connor […]