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Local news for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Hanover

Summer Arrives as Albertville Friendly City Days Kicks off This Week

From garage sales to garage bands, parades to parties, it's time to celebrate in the community.

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It’s back. All of it. The rides. The food. The singing and dancing. And, of course, that Grand Ol’ Parade. Albertville Friendly City Days is now in its third full decade, and the area’s biggest festival ready to kick off the Summer of 2022. It’s the official start to summer celebrations this week, as Albertville […]

Allina Health Hosts Annual Community Bike Collection

Residents can provide a new or gently used bike for a family in need Saturday, Oct. 9.

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As a healthcare organization, Allina recognize good health habits start early, which is why each year the provider partners with Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN, a non-profit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a healthier, happier childhood by providing bikes to those in need. For more than a decade Allina Health and Free […]

After a Year Off, St. Michael Daze and Knights Returns

Get set for a picture perfect weekend in St. Michael as summer winds down.

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St. Michael Daze and Knights, the community’s annual festival to celebrate the waning days of summer, is ready to roll Friday with food, inflatables and plenty of music. All events are located in Town Center, near St. Michael City Hall. And remember – the splash pad is OPEN, so you may want to pack a […]

Restaurants Get Another Reprieve as Governor Turns MN Dial

Spectators will also be allowed at sporting events, including youth hockey.

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While the United State Capitol descended into turmoil, the State of Minnesota seems to have emerged from its latest COVID-forced shutdown, as Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday, Jan. 6 that he would ease restrictions on dining establishments, bars, entertainment venues, and even sporting events. “Minnesota, we’ve asked a lot of you, and you have delivered,” […]

Santa Claus is Coming to Towns All Over the Area

Holiday craft, shopping and celebrating is officially here. Check out just SOME of the events in the area.

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It’s hard to imagine that Santa Claus can appear so many places at once, but that’s going to be the case this weekend around St. Michael, Albertville and points beyond. The “Jolly Old Elf” will be popping in a host of community events and local businesses, and we’ve got the (beginnings of a) rundown right […]

St. Michael’s Daleiden Named Cheermeister, Lighting Ceremony Tonight

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The STMA Rotary Club and Shop Saint Michael-Albertville are pleased to announce St. Michael’s 8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at St. Michael City Center, 11800 Town Center Drive NE, St. Michael. Activities will include Caroling and Music, free photos with Santa, crafts, Ugly Sweater Contest, Poinsettia Sale, Snowman Search […]

Albertville Marks Centennial with a Saturday Celebration

Yes, there's even a beer to commemorate the 100 years.

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From “old-time” photos to a beer canned by friends in nearby Big Lake, Albertville’s 100-year celebration has gone from a “Saturday in the park” to a bit of a birthday bash. City organizers were planning on doing something for the community’s 100th birthday. Now, the day will feature a string of events and a commemorative […]

STMA Rotary Hosts 2019 Cork and Keg Run

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Join the STMA Rotary in September for a fun day for the entire family with the annual Cork and Keg event, set for Saturday, Sept. 28. The day features the community’s only Beer & Wine 5k, an afternoon of craft beer and wine tasting and/the Kid’s Root Beer 1k. The Rotary’s 5k includes a refreshing […]

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