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The COVID Kids Are All Right

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from your humble editor in chief.

June 7, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

From Monticello to St. Michael-Albertville, Buffalo to Rogers and points in between, members of our community joined the famed #Classof2021 this week. Oh, sure, ceremonies for some haven’t quite been […]

Tagged With: Class of 2021, COVID-19, graduation, Monticello High School, STMA High School

Obituary: Staff Sergeant Jakob Einarson, Rogers Graduate, Dies at 27

Services will be held at St. Albert's Church, Albertville, Monday, June 7.

June 4, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Staff Sgt. Jakob J. Einarson, 27, formerly of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away May 21, 2021, a victim in a motorcycle crash. The Rogers High School graduate in 2012 was an […]

Tagged With: Einarson, Marine, obituary

Monticello Man Sentenced for Role in Minneapolis Arson

A 22-year-old Monticello man who investigators said helped propel a fire during the Minneapolis riots in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison.

May 28, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

A 22-year-old Monticello man who investigators said helped propel a fire during the Minneapolis riots in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison. Alexander S. Heil, […]

Tagged With: arrest, Heil, Monticello

STMA Video Tribute for Class of 2021

A shutdown last year, a topsy-turvy 20-21. Congratulations, seniors - you made it.

May 27, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

After a junior year that came to an abrupt halt in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Michael-Albertville High School seniors have endured what was truly a school year […]

Tagged With: Class of 2021, graduation, Knights, STMA

St. Michael-Albertville’s Elli Hofmeister, 23, Dies after Fight with JHD

The young woman who inspired so many to chant "All for Elli" fought for 10 years against the rare form of Huntington's Disease.

May 14, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The girl who inspired so many to chant “All for Elli,” Elli Hofmeister, has died. Elli was just 23 years old. Hofmeister battled Juvenile Huntington’s Disease (JHD), a rare form […]

Tagged With: Elli Hofmeister, obituary

Ramp Closure in St. Michael, Lane Closures in Rogers as I-94 Work Rolls Along

Construction season is in full swing, and the commute along the Interstate 94 corridor is officially snarled.

May 12, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The best and the worst of it is all yet to come for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Monticello commuters, as major lane closures, ramp closures and overnight stoppages are […]

Tagged With: I94 expansion, Interstate 94, road construction

Let’s Go Minnesota: Majority of COVID Restrictions Rolling Back by June

Bars, restaurants will get first lift this Friday with no closing time regulation

May 6, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Minnesota will begin to remove the final shackles of COVID 19 restrictions as soon as this week, according to information from the Governor’s office released prior to a noon press […]

Tagged With: bars, COVID-19, graduation, Walz

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, update, video

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