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Wright County Pushes Effort to Vaccinate All Residents

Drive-thru clinics and partnerships have led to thousands of shots in people's' arms.

April 20, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

For the last year, Wright County Public Health has been on the front line in the battle against COVID-19. From the preparation more than a year ago to the launching of mass vaccination sites earlier this year, Public Health and several other county departments have worked together to get vaccines into the arms of Wright […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, vaccine, Wright County

DEVELOPING: Cyclist Killed in Monday Morning Collision in Monticello

The accident happened near the Perkins Restaurant on Highway 25.

April 12, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Cycle accident

A person riding a bicycle across Minnesota Highway 25 in Monticello was struck by a turning semi-tractor and trailer and died at the scene early Monday, April 12. The cyclist was attempting to cross the highway from east to west, according to an incident report released Monday by the Minnesota State Patrol. A Peterbilt semi, […]

Tagged With: bicycle, fatal accident, Highway 25, Monticello

Interstate 94 Work to Impact Drivers in St. Michael, Albertville

Lane switches, bridge closures, traffic lights and more await drivers in and around STMA.

April 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Interstate 94 Project Map

April showers bring orange barrels. At least that’s what it is going to feel like along Interstate 94 in St. Michael, Albertville and points both east and west this construction season. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a video running through the many, MANY projects on I-94 from Maple Grove to Clearwater, as this […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, update, video

Backyard Liquor Happy to Serve STMA

The area's only locally-owned liquor store continues to deliver for the heart of the community.

April 7, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Backyard Liquor staff

Over the past many years, as St. Michael has grown, one constant has remained. Across from the restaurant location on south side of Center Avenue and First Street Northeast, a liquor store has served the St. Michael community. It’s had its ups and downs – that little store. But thanks to Craig and Darla and […]

Tagged With: Backyard Liquor, Craig Jelen, Darla Jelen

Wright County to Lower Flags for Staff Member Killed in Murder/Suicide

The Rockford woman was killed in an act of domestic violence last month.

April 1, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County facilities will lower their flags to half mast from sunrise to sundown on Friday, April 2 in honor of a woman slain in an act of domestic violence. Regina Theresa Hughes, 46, was found in her Rockford home, the victim of an apparent shooting. Her partner, Christopher Powers, was also dead of a […]

Tagged With: murder, Regina Hughes, Rockford, Wright County

Art of Leadership: STMA Superintendent Foucault Wins Award

March 31, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael-Albertville School District Superintendent Ann-Marie Foucault has been named the Art Educators of Minnesota Administrator of the Year for 2020-2021. Foucault has spearheaded a districtwide investment in the arts, from success on stage with drama and musical performances to art education of all media  earning state and national recognition for the Knights. Check out […]

Tagged With: Ann-Marie Foucault, STMA School District, Superintendent

All Minnesotans 16 and Older Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine

More than a year after the initial "shutdown," state health officials are racing to vaccinate all who want a "shot in the arm."

March 30, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

If you’ve been waiting for the COVID 19 vaccine to come to you, today was the first day for the rest of your “COVID journey.” As of March 30, all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Minnesota has directed providers to prioritize vaccine appointments for people […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Minnesota, vaccine

Second Phase of Construction at Major Otsego Intersection Starts Soon

Wright County Highway 39 will continue to get a new look this season.

March 29, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Work on Stage 2 of the Wright County Highway 39 and Wright County Highway 42 project in Otsego will begin in early April. Last year, for Stage 1, crews constructed a new roundabout at the intersection of the two county roads, and made improvements to both highways, including entrances to new business and lane changes. […]

STMA Wrestling Strikes Silver at State Meet

Ranked fifth and seeded third overall, STMA made it to the championship dual on their home mat.

March 26, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Heading into this strange season, St. Michael-Albertville wrestling was faced with a flurry of questions. Could any wrestling team avoid a COVID outbreak, derailing its season? What was this young Knights team capable of, with Wayzat emerging in Section competition and Shakopee with so much talent returning? If they made it that far, could STMA […]

Tagged With: results, State Tournament, STMA Wrestling

Stellis Health in Albertville Adds Physician’s Assistant to Meet Needs

A familiar face has turned from urgent care to family medicine as the network continues to grow.

March 25, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Physician Assistant Katie Alvarez, PA-C, recently shifted her practice from Urgent Care to providing family medicine care at Stellis Health – Albertville-St. Michael Clinic. “We’re excited to have Katie join the Stellis Health-Albertville Clinic team full-time to support the growing needs of community members in and around the Albertville-St. Michael community,” says Douglas Hanson, MPA, […]

Tagged With: Albertville-St. Michael Clinic, Alvarez, Family medicine, Stellis Health

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