North Wright County Today

Local news for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Hanover

Absentee Voting Opens Around Minnesota Friday, Sept. 18

The 2020 Election officially begins.

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With plenty of concerns about long lines on Election Day and speculation about mail-in voting rampant nationally, absentee voting is now open in Wright County and throughout Minnesota as of Friday, Sept. 18. The Wright County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office provided an update on absentee voting earlier this week. For those wishing to absentee vote in-person, that […]

Temporary Light Coming at Albertville Intersection

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The intersection of Wright County Highway 137 (60th Street Northeast) and MacIver Ave Northeast/MacKenzie Avenue Northeast, just east of I-94 in the Cities of Albertville and Otsego, will be temporarily controlled by a signal system beginning on Monday, Sept. 21. The signal system is temporary to accommodate hauling from a temporary concrete batch plant for […]

Familiar Names File for St. Michael Mayor as Kasel Moves East

St. Michael Mayor Kevin Kasel is moving out to North Carolina, clearing the way for a new city leader.

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Both Nadine Schoen and Keith Wettschreck have been mainstays in the city of St. Michael, serving on multiple boards and councils, including the St. Michael Planning Commission and St. Michael City Council. Now, thanks to one big announcement, the two are in a race to lead the community they’ve proudly served. Current St. Michael Mayor […]

Stellis Health Adds New Pediatrician at Albertville-St. Michael Location

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Kate Schroter, MD, recently joined the Stellis Health – Albertville-St. Michael Clinic. As a pediatrician, Dr. Schroter is dedicated to the health and well-being of all children, the health organization’s leadership team said. “We’re excited to welcome Dr. Schroter to our medical staff and community,” says Douglas Hanson, MPA, CEO of Stellis Health. “She cares for the […]

State Health Department can Supersede STMA’s Reopening Plans, Superintendent Says

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Wright County’s COVID-19 case counts per 10,000 residents have thus far continued to stick firmly in the second-tier range for Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan, which allows for elementary students to return full-time to classrooms and secondary students to return on a hybrid schedule. The St. Michael-Albertville school board approved this learning model for the beginning […]

STMA School District Prepares for Aug. 21st Decision

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Talk of what to do about school this fall has reached a fever pitch in Minnesota recently, as families first waited for Governor Tim Walz’s announcement last Thursday and, now, many await plans from the school districts themselves. St. Michael-Albertville school district’s superintendent, Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, presented teaching and learning plans for fall at Monday […]

Minnesota High School Football, Volleyball Moved to Spring Season

Soccer, tennis will take off in fall.

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A lengthy meeting at the Minnesota State High School League headquarters led to a series of decisions that will have huge impact on coaches, student athletes and high school fans around the state. The MSHSL board of directors voted Tuesday, Aug. 4 to move the high school football season to a so-called “third season,” with […]

LaBeaux Avenue in Albertville Set to Close at I-94 Bridge

Traffic will be diverted through Albertville to get to I-94, points north.

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Area drivers and commuters should be prepared for closures in both directions on Wright County Highway 19, named LaBeaux Avenue in Albertville, under the Interstate 94 bridge starting Wednesday, Aug. 5. The closure will take place as crews safely demolish the old I-94 bridge over County 19. Crews will close the northbound side of the […]

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