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St. Michael Council Approves Starbuck’s, Chipotle for Town Center

St. Michael reaps the reward of recent growth - spurred by developments on the city's south and west sides - with the City's approval of a new restaurant parcel in the Town Center.

August 10, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Drawing of proposed Starbucks and Chipotle buildings.

As St. Michael council members, planning staff and city employees put their heads together more than a decade ago for a comprehensive plan surrounding commercial development in the city’s new […]

Summer’s Swan Song Returns with St. Michael Daze and Knights

Great weather, food, music and fun are on tap this weekend in St. Michael's Town Center area.

August 7, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael Daze and Knights, the community’s annual festival to celebrate the waning days of summer, is ready to roll this weekend with food, inflatables and plenty of music. All […]

Tagged With: 2023, St. Michael Daze and Knights, summer, Town Center

Former STMA Principal Dewey Christenson, 82, Dies

July 19, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Duane (Dewey) Alfred Christenson, age 82, of St. Michael, died Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born on April 6, 1941 to Bertram and Olga Christenson of Vance Creek, WI. […]

Downed Fargo Police Officer Identified as Jake Wallin, 2018 STMA Graduate

The officer killed in a traffic stop turned violent shootout was a member of the Minnesota National Guard, serving prior to his hiring at Fargo PD.

July 15, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The community of Fargo, North Dakota is mourning after a traffic stop turned shootout took the life of a police officer there Friday, July 14. Now, the communities of St. […]

Tagged With: Fargo, Fargo PD, Jake Wallin, murder, shooting

Interstate 94 Project to Get Finishing Touch with Albertville to Monticello Stretch

MnDOT will see the project through to completion as soon as next year, adding an additional lane of traffic in each direction.

July 12, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Interstate 94 sign

The Corridors of Commerce Program, which has made much of the widening of Interstate 94 from Maple Grove to Clearwater possible over the last decade, is coming to Albertville’s assistance […]

Tagged With: Albertville, Interstate 94, Monticello, six lanes

Allina Ambulance Crew, Patient Injured in Crash Near Buffalo

A Toyota SUV collided with the rig at the Eaken Avenue intersection.

July 7, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Allina Ambluance vehicle

Deputies and first responders responded to a reported two vehicle crash with injuries near the intersection of County RD. 34 NE and Eaken AV. NE in Buffalo Township on Thursday, […]

Tagged With: Allina Ambluance, ambulance, crash

Community Bartender, Friend Dies in Trucking Accident in Southern Minnesota

Many knew Michelle Bermel from her days at Geez in Albertville. The lifelong STMA resident was just 51.

July 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

After years of dishing drinks at Geez Bar – now BJ’s – in downtown Albertville, Michelle Bermel was looking for a change. She found it on the open road, perhaps […]

Tagged With: accident, Cowboy Larry, fatal accident, Michelle Bermel

Family Seeks Public’s Help as Elk River Man Goes Missing

Chad Lundquist left home early Saturday, May 13 and has not been seen since.

May 15, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Lundquist

An Elk River family is reaching out to the public after Chad Lundquist, 56, left his home early Saturday, May 13, and hasn’t been seen since. Lundquist’s family said Chad, […]

Tagged With: Elk River, ERPD, Lundquist, missing man

House Explosion Shuts Down Roads of Otsego

No one was injured in the blast.

May 4, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Investigators remain on the scene after a home exploded in the 17000 block of 53rd Street Northeast/County Road 36 in Otsego Thursday morning. Officials and news reports said the blast, […]

Tagged With: County 36, explosion, house, Otsego

St. Michael Plans Roundabout at MacIver, Frankfort Parkway Intersection

A hearing for the project, which will improve safety measures for nearby development, is set for April 25.

April 25, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The City of St. Michael has a key project in its summer stable, and an open house for the new roundabout at MacIver Avenue and Frankfort Parkway is set for […]

Tagged With: Frankfort Parkway, roundabout, St. Michael

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