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BREAKING: Extreme Cold Closes Schools around Wright County on Jan. 23

Winds, cold temps will shut down much of the area.

January 22, 2026 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael-Albertville schools, including the Catholic school, as well as ISD 728 (Elk River, Rogers, Otsego and Zimmerman), Monticello Public Schools and Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose have all declared a weather emergency for […]

Tagged With: school closings, STMA, weather

BREAKING: Blizzard Warning in Effect as Late December Storm Forecast for Wright County

Nearly all of Minnesota will see at least some snow thanks to a massive system taking aim for Sunday, December 28.

December 27, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

After dense fog has layered the area for much of the holiday season, Winter is returning with a bit of a vengeance on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, according to the […]

Tagged With: blizzard, holidays, weather, winter 2025

North Wright County Today – The Podcast: Check out our New Way of Getting News to You!

Mike Schoemer, Nick Shultz and Sam Pfeifer bring you special guests from around the community for conversation, information and, sometimes, celebration. Check it out now!

August 4, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

We are on the AIR. Check out the North Wright County Today podcast on YouTube (and coming soon to more channels) to see the people who make things happen around […]

St. Michael Daze and Knights Welcomes Old Friends, Including Chris Hawkey’s Fabulous Armadillos

Music always will be the mainstay for the community's summer swansong.

August 4, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael Daze and Knights has music at its core – and two huge bands are making their way to the Town Center Park grounds for nights of fun and […]

Tagged With: St. Michael Daze and Knights

Second Day of Severe Storms on Tap for Wright County, Minnesota

After a day with sirens - both storm and first responder - Sunday, Monday could be even worse for parts of Minnesota.

July 28, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Summer 2025 may well be remembered for a couple of things – warmth, and wet. After a winter that saw St. Michael, Albertville, Hanover and Otsego fall more than 5 […]

Tagged With: derrecho, storms, summer, weather, Wright County

Hoffman a Longtime Advocate for Rogers, Dayton Area as Senator in District 34

Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin was nearly murdered in the Saturday, June 14 morning shootings that also wounded his wife and killed Rep. Melissa Hartman and her husband, Matt.

June 16, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Rep. Melissa Hartman and her husband, Matt, were shot in cold blood Saturday, June 14. Both died of their injuries, sustained when suspect Vance Boelter broke into their home and […]

Tagged With: Boelter, Dayton, Hoffman, Hortman, Rogers

VIDEO: North Wright County Today – The Podcast is Here!

February 7, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

It’s here! North Wright County Today is adding a weekly podcast to its portfolio. With the support from our website, our sponsors and co-host Nick Shultz and producer/host Samantha Pfeifer, […]

Winterfest Kicks off 2024 Holidays in St. Michael

Kevin Lenz will serve as this year's Cheermeister.

December 5, 2024 By Mike Schoemer

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It’s no exaggeration to say that Kevin Lenz stands out above the crowd. Lenz, who is know for his commitment to the community through organizations such as STMA Rotary and […]

Tagged With: Cheermesiter, holiday season, tree, Winterfest

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

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