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State Launches New Tool to Connect All Minnesotans to COVID-19 Vaccines

The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector will help Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their shot; All Minnesotans encouraged to sign up, regardless of current eligibility status

February 18, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Minnesota leaders announced Thursday, Feb. 18 the launch of the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, a tool that helps all Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. The Vaccine Connector is the next step of the state’s vaccination strategy to meet Minnesotans where they are and connect them to vaccine opportunities, […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, finder, MDH, register, vaccines

The Hen and The Hog Rises, Serves Up Comfort in Albertville

STMA's newest eatery has navigated the waters to offer Minnesota Wontons, mac and cheese and much more.

February 17, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

It was an idea that, like many great ideas, sprung from a night around a kitchen table. Out of the ashes of a pandemic that has left many businesses without a rudder, take the leap. And open a restaurant. Wait. Open a restaurant? “It was a few people from the service industry sitting around the […]

Tagged With: Albertville, new business, restaurant, The Hen and The Hog

Tree Removal on I-94 near Rogers Coming Next Week

The dawn of a new road construction season is merely weeks away.

February 17, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

I 94 construction map

Crews will begin working on Monday, February 22, on the shoulders of I-94 between Maple Grove and Rogers to remove trees and brush. This work is to prepare the area for noise wall construction and road work that starts this spring on the interstate. Officials are committed to the recommended tree removal guidelines the U.S. […]

Tagged With: Interstate 94, road construction, tree removal

One Week Later: Allina, Buffalo Ask Communities to Support #BuffaloStrong Movement

Seven days after a shooting in the community, purple lights and a moment of silence are on today's schedule.

February 16, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Allina, the community of Buffalo and families of the victims of last week’s deadly shooting in Buffalo are asking the Twin Cities and all of Minnesota to be #BuffaloStrong. It’s been seven short days since a man from Buffalo stormed into the Allina Clinic location and fired gunshots and set off multiple explosive devices, killing […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, Buffalo Strong

Restaurants, Crowds Get a Boost for Holiday Weekend

With Valentine's Day dates and President's Day weekend on tap, extended hours OK'd by state officials.

February 12, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Tim Walz

As hospitalizations and the COVID-19 positivity rate continue to decline and the state makes progress in vaccinating those most vulnerable, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 21-07 to continue supporting Minnesota’s economic recovery and make adjustments to COVID-19 mitigation measures. “Our small businesses have made enormous sacrifices for the health of their employees and […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz, Restaurants, Valentine's Day

Nurse Who Lost Her Life in Buffalo Attack Identified

The 37-year-old woman was a mother of two.

February 10, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Lindsay Overbay

Friends of the woman who was killed in yesterday’s attack on Allina Clinic in Buffalo have identified the victim as 37-year-old Lindsay Overbay, a mother of two and wife who worked at the center after moving here from New Ulm a couple of years ago. You can assist the Overbay family via this GoFundMe account, […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, attack, Buffalo, Lindsay Overbay

Ulrich to Face Second Degree Murder, Multiple Attempted Murder Charges in Wright County

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes, just two months into his role as top county prosecutor, announced intent to file 24 hours after attack.

February 10, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes, less than six weeks into his role as the county’s top prosecutor, will file his first murder charges according to a statement his office released a little more than 24 hours after the deadly attack on a Buffalo clinic. In a statement released before noon on Wednesday, Feb. 10, Lutes […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, shooting, Ulrich

Buffalo Man Arrested, Charged after Shooting, Bombing in Buffalo

The suspect is known to police in Buffalo, but has no violent crimes in his past.

February 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Buffalo Police identified the man allegedly responsible for a terrifying morning at the Allina Clinic location in that community Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Gregory Paul Ulrich, 67, has been arrested and will face multiple charges after reports said he was seen shooting into the clinic and allegedly set off a bomb of some sort on […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, shooting, Ulrich

BREAKING: Shooting Reported at Allina Clinic in Buffalo

A suspect has reportedly opened fire at the Crossroads Campus Drive location.

February 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

UPDATE: One victim has died from wounds sustained in Tuesday morning’s shooting at a clinic in Buffalo. The person’s name has not been released. He or she died at Hennepin County Medical Center Tuesday. Three others are in critical care at North Memorial Medical , while two more are at Buffalo Hospital, just blocks from […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, shooting

Albertville Councilmember Resigns; Council Appoints New Member

February 3, 2021 By Meghan Gutzwiller

The new year started with a small shake-up in Albertville city government. Rebecca Halling, a member of the Albertville city council, resigned her seat on January 4. In an email to her fellow councilmembers, Halling stated that her family has experienced many changes due to the pandemic and that she is no longer a resident […]

Tagged With: Albertville City Council, new city council member Bob Zagorski

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