Living through a public health emergency such as COVID-19 can be extremely stressful. It is common to feel anxious, be afraid for the health and safety of yourself and loved ones, or feel overwhelmed by the constant, rapidly changing, and often conflicting information on social media and other news channels. When experiencing these feelings, helpful […]
Wright County 39 Reconstruction Project Comes in under Budget
In June 2017, the Wright County Board of Commissioners followed suit with numerous other counties in the state that were struggling to keep up with the funding needs for county highway and road infrastructure by implementing a half-cent Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) for transportation. The requirement was that all revenue generated by the tax […]
VIDEO: NWCT Hosts New Series – COVID 19 Response from Community Leaders
A series of Zoom conversations with the people who are here to help in our communities with services, advice and more.
North Wright County Today publisher Mike Schoemer announces the first in a set of interviews with business owners, leaders, and residents from our NWCT communities amid the COVID-19 crisis in this video series. First up are leaders from Albertville, Otsego and St. Michael. Albertville City Administrator Adam Nafstad, Otsego Mayor Jessica Stockcamp and St. Michael […]
Editor’s Note: Coronavirus Hits St. Michael Family
They will not be alone in their fight. Let's make sure of it.
From the Editor: To know Rose Thunder is to admire her. A mom. A business owner. A true believer in the spirit of giving. Her husband, Ken, is one of those quiet guys who smiles while his wife shines. A hard worker and great father. So many of us can relate. The Thunder family was […]
Major Road Closure on Territorial Road Planned as Construction Season Looms
A major alternative route for those avoiding Interstate 94 traffic is going to get a facelift in the next several weeks.
Crews have returned to work on the I-94 Maple Grove to Clearwater project. MnDOT is using this week to keep residents up-to-date on what you can expect throughout the work zones in the coming weeks. Please plan ahead and give yourself additional time to get to your destination. Maple Grove to Rogers Overnight lane closures on […]
Stay at Home Order Hurts, but Not a Complete Shutdown for STMA Businesses
Walz order an aim to limit interactions, slow spread
Gov. Tim Walz took another unprecedented step in aiming to curb the threat of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, which has taken one Minnesota life and has a dozen others hospitalized. The Governor issued a Stay at Home Executive Order Wednesday, March 25, 2020, citing a multitude of factors, not the least […]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Expected to Give Stay at Home Order at 2 p.m. Wednesday
Details are not known, but schools will remain closed to kids into April, and restaurants and bars will remain limited to curbside service as the state looks to flatten the curve.
Reports from various outlets, including advisers to the Governor’s office, are stating that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will issue an Executive Order today, Wednesday, March 25 ordering residents to “Stay at Home,” or, in effect, shelter in place. The state would follow in the footsteps of Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan and several others that have issued […]
BREAKING: City of St. Michael Closes to Aid COVID-19 Fight
The city will continue to function and provide services, but the central office will be closed.
The City of St. Michael announced Monday, March 23 that all facilities and the city’s central office would be closed for an indefinite time. The move was made to protect employees and families from the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has brought much of the community to a standstill. City council meetings will continue, as the […]
BREAKING: Restaurants, Bars, Even Gyms to Close to Public across Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz issued executive order 20-04, taking drastic steps to curb crowds amid the fight against novel coronavirus.
Calling it an “imperative” to curb crowds and gatherings amid the state’s fight against COVID-19, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took extreme measures Monday, March 16, issuing Executive Order 20-04, which closes and limits thousands of restaurants, bars and other businesses throughout the state until Friday, March 27. “It’s important that we continue to take steps […]
St. Michael Dunn Bros. Adjusts Business Operations, Offers Free Lunches to Kids
The coffee shop became the first STMA business to alter operations to address COVID-19, and will offer food to kids who don't have access to lunch/breakfast.
In an unprecedented move, St. Michael’s Dunn Bos coffee shop will become a drive-thru only operation, an attempt to protect both employees and customers amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, the St. Michael business will team with Westbridge Community Church to provide lunches to kids in need while St. Michael-Albertville schools are dismissed through March to […]
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