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Walter Hudson Appointed to Albertville Council

February 29, 2020 By Meghan Gutzwiller

The Albertville city council voted unanimously to appoint former councilmember and current planning commissioner, Walter Hudson, to fill John Vetsch’s vacant seat after he resigned last month. He will be […]

Tagged With: Albertville City Council

Republican Novotny Tops Hobot in Special Election

The GOP held onto the House District 30A seat with a win in Tuesday's vote.

February 5, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Paul Novotny

As expected, Minnesota Republicans just shouted “next man up” in the wake of Nick Zerwas’ retirement, sending Sherburne County Deputy Paul Novotny to the State Legislature with a win in […]

Tagged With: 2020, House District 30A, Novotny, special election, Zerwas

BREAKING: House District 30A Special Election Held Feb. 4

Two men will square off to take former Rep. Nick Zerwas' seat in the Minnesota Legislature.

February 4, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

The 2020 Election Year rolled on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as a special election in Minnesota pitted two men from the state’s major parties in a race to replace former Rep. […]

Tagged With: Hobart, House District 30A, Novotny, Zerwas

Long-time Albertville Council Member Resigns in Protest upon Apartment Complex Approval

January 7, 2020 By Meghan Gutzwiller

A 2.5 hour Albertville city council meeting ended Monday evening with both an approval and a resignation. The council voted 4-1 in favor of developing the long-vacant Heuring Meadows parcel, […]

Tagged With: Albertville city council member resignation, Heuring Meadows apartment complex

Wright County set to Enforce Tobacco 21 Ordinance ahead of Federal Age Increase

County law takes effect Jan. 1, 2020, while federal bill recently signed by President rolls out next summer.

December 30, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

On Jan. 1, Wright County will begin enforcement of its Tobacco 21 ordinance, which officially raises the age in which someone can purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. The […]

Tagged With: 21, age limit, cigarettes

Albertville Planning Commission Rejects Rezoning Request After Lengthy Public Hearing

City Council has final say on Jan. 6

December 17, 2019 By Meghan Gutzwiller

After a three hour public hearing last Tuesday evening, the Albertville Planning Commission voted 4-1 to deny a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning request for the Heuring Meadows Commons parcel […]

Tagged With: Heuring Meadows development

Corner Bar Owners Announce Sale Agreement with Wright County

The county has long wished to remove the building to improve safety at St. Michael's main intersection.

December 3, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

It wasn’t that long ago, the locals will tell you, that the only stop sign in town was the intersection that included the St. Michael Catholic School, the St. Michael […]

Tagged With: Corner Bar, St. Michael, Wright County

Zerwas to Retire from Minnesota Legislature

The decision, which centers on the Representative's health, surprised local leaders.

November 25, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

Rep. Nick Zerwas, who has represented his home area of Elk River – as well as Big Lake and Otsego –  in the Minnesota State Legislature for much of the […]

Tagged With: Elk River, Minnesota State Legislature, Nick Zerwas, Otsego

Local Governments, Schools Release Preliminary Levies for 2020

Albertville Adds Election Precinct

October 10, 2019 By Meghan Gutzwiller

The cities of St. Michael, Albertville, Wright County and the STMA school district have recently released preliminary levy numbers for the 2020 tax year. Here’s a look what local residents […]

Tagged With: 2020 Albertville preliminary levy, 2020 local levies, 2020 St. Michael preliminary levy, 2020 Wright County preliminary levy, STMA 2020 preliminary levy

St. Michael Looks to Move Forward with Town Center Park

September 24, 2019 By Meghan Gutzwiller

The St. Michael City Council has reached consensus to move forward with plans to build Town Center Park in 2020, after previously placing the project on hold. The proposed park, […]

Tagged With: St. Michael Town Center Park

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