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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.

January 9, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Costco, Otsego

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.

December 15, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: basketball, craft, shot clock, STMA

STMA Holiday Light Tour Returns Courtesy of STMA Mom

Warm up the truck and let's go gawking!

December 8, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Light Tour, lights, STMA Mom

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.

November 28, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Cheermeister, Joe Hagerty, Winterfest

Two Killed on Interstate 94 Near Crow River in Freak Accident

The crash - caused by a westbound semi losing two tires, shut down Interstate 94 eastbound for hours Saturday, October 21.

October 22, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

A freak accident involving a wesbout semi truck and trailer and an eastbound Nissan SUV killed two Minnesota women and sent two others to the hospital Saturday. The incident happened […]

Tagged With: accident, Crow River bridge, fatal, Highway 241

Man Found in Otsego Target Identified as Robbinsdale Resident

A man was found unresponsive on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in restroom of the retail store.

October 2, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man found deceased inside a Target store restroom in Otsego last week. Deputies stated 43-year-old John Zechmeister of Robbinsdale […]

Tagged With: deceased, Otsego, Target

BREAKING: Body Found in Mississippi River Near Otsego Landing

Officers are asking the public to stay off the waterway near Norin Landing.

September 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County investigators – busy with a fatal hit-and-run investigation in St. Michael – are now attempting to identify the body of a man found in the Mississippi River near […]

Family, County Identify Kyle Dixon, 36, as man hit and killed in St. Michael

The Sheriff's Office is searching for evidence and asking people to check security cameras in the area. Funeral services for Dixon are set for Friday.

September 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for help in the search for evidence of a hit and run that killed a St. Michael man Friday night near the intersection […]

Tagged With: Dixon, fatal accident, hit and run, St. Michael

Catching Vibes in Albertville with New Health Center

It’s safe to say there’s never been anything here like Vibe Chiropractic and Remedy Testing.

August 23, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael, Albertville and the surrounding communities have much to offer when it comes to health. But it’s safe to say there’s never been anything here like Vibe Chiropractic and […]

Tagged With: Angie Pufahl, Chiropractor, Vibe Chiropractic and Remedy Testing

Knight’s Essler, STMA Football Coach, Named to NDSU Hall of Fame

A six-time track All-American and a football standout for the Bison, Essler has won a state championship and state accolades as the head of the Knights.

August 22, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

From leading Minot Ryan to a pair of state football championships in North Dakota High School football as a player to leading St. Michael-Albertville to its first ever championship on […]

Tagged With: Essler, football, Knights

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