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St. Michael-Albertville’s Own “Tourney Tessa” Leads South Carolina to National Championship

Tessa Johnson, who led St. Michael-Albertville to its first Class 4A State Championship last year, put another ring on it with a performance for the ages in leading her Gamecocks over the Iowa Hawkeyes.

April 8, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Tourney team

For those here in St. Michael-Albertville who know, the fact Tessa Johnson did what she did in Cleveland, Ohio, was no surprise. Since recovering from a femur injury in 2021, […]

Tagged With: South Carolina, STMA Girls Basketball, Tessa Johnson

Shop STMA Honors Petrich, Family with Inaugural Award

Rick Petrich, owner of Hardware Hank in St. Michael, was recognized by the business organization he helped launch.

March 28, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Members of the Petrich family - sons Chris and Justin, along with Rick's wife, Pat - accept the Shop STMA Community Impact Award on Rick's behalf. Rick died of cancer earlier in 2024.

About 15 years ago, store owner Rick Petrich and friends, such as Wayne Beaudry and Amy and Tony Dehmer, helped launch a business organization for St. Michael. The association, which […]

Tagged With: Hardware Hank, Petrich, Shop STMA

One-Two Punch: Snow, Wind for the Weekend in Wright County

March will show it's "lion," as a pair of winter weather systems arrive Thursday night and, again, Sunday afternoon.

March 21, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

The term “better late than never” might not really apply in this situation. Winter, which has been missing in action for most of 2023-2024, makes an appearance about three days […]

Tagged With: March 2024, snow, spring

Huge St. Michael Road Project Set to Close County 35 Next Week

After a "slight" delay due to Winter's sudden appearance - the road will close today

March 19, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Road construction season is going to kick off soon, and this season is going to be a doozy. Construction on Wright County Highway 35 between St. Michael and Buffalo will […]

Tagged With: Construction, County 35, road closed, Wright County

Wright County Deputy Shoots Armed Driver During Traffic Stop in St. Michael

The man, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, confronted deputies after being pulled over shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday, March 2.

March 2, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

An officer-involved shooting in St. Michael shortly before 5 a.m. on Saturday, March 2 has left one man dead after he confronted a Wright County Deputy while armed during a […]

Tagged With: officer, shooting, St. Michael, Wright County Sheriff

Funeral Services Set for St. Michael Hardware Hank’s Rick Petrich

For decades, Rick was the man with all the tools, gadgets and things homeowners needed for their DIY projects. He was also one of the community's biggest fans.

February 29, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Smart. Quiet. Dependable. St. Michae’s Rick Petrich was “the man” when it came to those household projects that vex homeowners, large and small. Petrich purchased St. Michael Hardware Hank in […]

Tagged With: business, Hardware Hank, Rick Petrich, St. Michael

State Wrestling: STMA Boys Head to X with Revenge in Mind, Girls Seeks Individual Golds

The MSHSL Wrestling Tournament begins today with team action as Knights look to avenge last year's upset.

February 29, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

The hype has to rest now. The emotions need to roll along. All that’s left to do is wrestle. St. Michael-Albertville – rocked last year by a 1-point upset in […]

Tagged With: STMA, STMA Girls Wrestling, wrestling

Otsego City Council Hears, Moves Forward with Costco Store Preliminary Plans

After getting a unanimous thumbs-up from the Otsego Planning Commission earlier this month, Costco's superstore remains on track to find a home across from Emma's Express.

February 27, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

A proposed Costco Warehouse Store in Otsego has received preliminary approval from the City of Otsego, clearing initial hurdles on its way to becoming a reality in 2025-2026. The Otsego […]

Tagged With: City of Otsego, Costco, Otsego, planning commmission

STMA Gymnasts Take Fifth, Bergeron Makes History as Golden Girl in Class AA

The Knights topped the field in the floor exercise, while Bergeron made history by moving up one spot from 2023.

February 26, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

The Knights gymnastics team poses with the Section 5 Class AA title. They placed fifth at state.

Last year, as a junior, Jackie Bergeron flipped, swung, vaulted and twirled with all her might, but couldn’t catch St. Cloud’s Taylar Schaefer in the Girls Gymnastics AA Individual All-Around […]

Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Ulrich Ruling

The man responsible for the most violent day in modern Wright County history will remain behind bars.

February 21, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County man responsible for an unthinkable day in Buffalo history will remain behind bars, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, Feb. 21. Gregory Ulrich, who started a day […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, BuffaloStrong, shooting

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