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Valve Issue Causes Shutdown at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant

Xcel Energy said the shutdown, which occurred Thursday, March 20, was a 'non-emergency.' Multiple agencies are assisting in investigating the cause of the incident.

March 24, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Nearly two years after a contaminated water leak, the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant shut down Thursday, March 20, due to what operators are calling a “control valve issue.” In a […]

Tagged With: Monticello, nuclear plant, xcel energy

Knights Wrestling Cruises to Team Championship in Section 5-3A

STMA will be the No. 1 seed at the Xcel Energy Center, taking on Hastings in team tournament opening round.

February 26, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

It was a dominant showing for St. Michael-Albertville, the top-ranked wrestling team in Minnesota, at the Section 5 tournament in Class 3A. The Knights lost just one decision in the […]

Albertville Family, STMA Community Mourns Loss of Rylie Saloum

The STMA High grad was studying theater at the University of Minnesota.

November 25, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Rylie Saloum

By all accounts, St. Michael-Albertville High School’s Rylie Saloum, a 2024 graduate, was eyeing a career in the spotlight. A theater major at the University of Minnesota, Rylie loved to […]

Tagged With: accident, death, donor, Rylie Saloum

What’s on My Ballot? Election 2024 at-a-Glance

Local races around STMA include schools, city races, state House and Senate down ballot from huge Presidential Election.

November 4, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

As most voters who wait until Election Day know – every vote counts. That’s why North Wright County Today is happy to profile LOCAL races right before you head into […]

Tagged With: city council, Election 2024, school board, State

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Assists Feds in Cracking Drug Ring

Dozens of Minnesotans were nabbed in a ring that brought meth, more from Mexican cartels.

August 7, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has helped federal and state investigators apprehend more than a dozen Minnesotans involved in an international drug ring. Fifteen individuals have been charged in a […]

Tagged With: cartel, drugs, Wright County Sheriff's Office

Hanover Roadwork, Including Roundabout at Beebe Lake Road, Set for June 24

While rain may prolong the project if this weather pattern holds, eventually commuters and residents will have a completely new way of navigating the city of Hanover, with three roundabouts planned at major intersections in the community over the next two summers.

June 18, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Major road reconstruction and redesign on Wright County Highway 19 is expected to begin Monday, June 24, weather permitting. While rain may prolong the project if this weather pattern holds, […]

Tagged With: Hanover, road construction, roundabout

Girl Rescued after after Crow River Trip Turns Dangerous at Hanover Historic Bridge

First responders were able to resuscitate a girl after three people were hung up in trees in the Crow River on Sunday, June 2.

June 3, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

An outing on the Crow River near Hanover turned into a rescue mission Sunday afternoon after an adult woman and two juveniles were “caught up in trees” near the Historic […]

Tagged With: drowning, Hanover, Historic Bridge, River

Bike Rodeo Returns to St. Michael this Saturday, May 4

Bring the bikes, and the kids, as the season for pedaling and pushing kicks off this weekend.

May 2, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

Family Youth Community Connections – FYCC is having the 9th annual Bike Rodeo Saturday, May 4, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm in St Michael on Town Center Drive. Great […]

Tagged With: Bike Rodeo, FYCC

Three-vehicle Crash Near Monticello, Including School Bus, Sends One to Hospital Via Air Care

The bus was empty at the time, but a minivan driver pinned in between that vehicle and dump truck was seriously injured.

April 23, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

A minivan driver was lucky to escape with non-life threatening injuries after he was pinned between a school bus and a dump truck on Minnesota Highway 25 at the Wright […]

Tagged With: bus, crash, Monticello

Wright County Pursuit Sends Suspect to Hospital

A crash that happened after an attempted traffic stop has sent a man suspected of driving under the influence to a local hospital.

April 23, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office and other local authorities are investigating a crash that happened after a police pursuit Sunday night, April 21, near the border of St. Michael and […]

Tagged With: crash, Otsego, pursuit, rollover

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