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Power Outage in Monticello Shuts Down North Side

From Kwik Trip to CentraCare, hundreds of customers felt the impact along the river's edge.

February 24, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Monticello residents near the Mississippi River were dealt a cold truth (pardon the pun) on Thursday, Feb. 24, when a power transformer exploded and cut energy flow to hundreds of […]

Tagged With: Monticello, power outage, transformer

DEVELOPING: Hudson, Lucero and Hendrickson All Enter Legislative Race after Redistricting

Hours after redistricting maps were released by the Minnesota Supreme Court, familiar faces entered the race to the State Capitol.

February 16, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

With redistricting maps causing major changes to Wright County legislative districts once again after a decade of continued – if interrupted – growth, a trio of familiar faces tossed their […]

Tagged With: Albertville, Eric Lucero, Jillian Hendrickson, Walter Hudson

STMA Women of Today Longtime Leader Honored with Key Award

February 16, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The St. Michael Albertville Women of Today is very proud to announce that Kathy Hansen of Albertville has been awarded the Minnesota Women of Today Key Woman award. This is […]

Buffalo Strong: Sheriff Remembers Events of One Year Ago

February 9, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Submitted by the Wright County Government News Staff  Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 started like just about any frigid February day in Buffalo. People were moving quicker than the usual to […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, shooting

STMA’s Biggest Football Fan, Coach in Fight against COVID

Dex Phillips, who helped found the STMA Football Academy, is hospitalized and fighting for every 'yard.'

February 7, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Dex Phillips would tell you it’s not 4th and long, and even if it was – he’d have a play for that. Phillips, who has touched hundreds – if not […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Dex Phillips, STMA Football Academy

Toppled Tater Truck at Albertville Exit Blocks Commute

To avoid any mashed potatoes, traffic was diverted through Albertville.

January 20, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Interstate 94 sign

The “Dad Jokes” practically wrote themselves near Albertville this morning after a semi truck and trailer carrying a load of potatoes overturned, spilling tons of taters onto Interstate 94 near […]

Tagged With: accident, Interstate 94, potato truck, spill

Trial Scheduled for Accused Buffalo Clinic Gunman

The state's first high profile trail of 2022 will take place in Wright County.

January 12, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes announced Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 the schedule for the trial of Gregory Ulrich. Ulrich is accused of shooting multiple victims at the Allina Crossroads Clinic […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, murder, shooting, Ulrich

Snow, Blast of Cold Set for Wright County Wednesday, January 5

A system bringing 2 to 3 inches to St. Michael-Albertville and sub-zero temps will also feature high winds, making commutes tough.

January 4, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Another round of snow and cold are in the forecast for the St. Michael-Albertville, Otsego and Hanover areas with snow starting in the overnight hours on Tuesday/Wednesday and continuing through […]

Tagged With: ground blizzard, January 5, winter

St. Michael Catholic School Family Given Grant to Aid with PTSD

Veteran Jason Smith - who suffers from PTSD and other symptoms after a brain injury - and his wife Triza have made a difference for fellow Vets.

January 4, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Any Veteran, any soldier or service member will tell you the same thing – “No one gets left behind. No one.” For St. Michael Catholic School parents Jason and Triza […]

Tagged With: Fox 9, Grant, Military, Smith

Former St. Michael Mayor Harold ‘Harry’ Welter Dies after Freak Accident

Welter, a lifelong resident, was 84.

December 28, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Harold “Harry” Welter was one of the most recognizable faces in St. Michael, for so many reasons. For some, it was his time as a public servant. Harry was part […]

Tagged With: Fire Department, Harry Welter, mayor, St. Michael

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