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More than 20 Years Later, the Wounds of 9/11 are Infected

A call to action for all. Not some.

September 11, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

I was, in every sense of the word, a “rookie” editor on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. My first deadline as the editor of the West Fargo Pioneer weekly paper. I […]

Tagged With: 9/11, opinion, United State

Mayor Hendrickson: A Steady, Consistent Voice for Our “Friendly City”

November 4, 2022 By jeffobrien

Our friendly little city of Albertville has experienced much uncertainty in the last decade due to events in the world around us. First, it was the real estate market flatlining […]

Tagged With: Endorsement, Jeffrey O'Brien, legal, opinion

LETTER: Educate Yourself, Then Vote on School Levy

Mayor Keith Wettschreck understands the burden - but encourages residents to support STMA Schools with vote.

October 22, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Dear fellow St. Michael residents, As many of you know the STMA School Board has voted and decided to place an operational levy on the ballot this fall, November 2nd.  […]

Tagged With: 2021, levy, Operations, opinion, STMA School District

OPINION: STMA Levy – What’s the Lesson?

A look at the history and the lessons that have led to the 2021 Levy Question.

October 12, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

STMA Levy: What’s the Lesson?   It seems the statements regarding the upcoming school levy, at least from the “vote no” camp contain one or more of the following sentiments:  […]

Tagged With: 2021 Levy, election, STMA School District

The COVID Kids Are All Right

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from your humble editor in chief.

June 7, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

From Monticello to St. Michael-Albertville, Buffalo to Rogers and points in between, members of our community joined the famed #Classof2021 this week. Oh, sure, ceremonies for some haven’t quite been […]

Tagged With: Class of 2021, COVID-19, graduation, Monticello High School, STMA High School

From the Editor: Two Decades of Service, One Great Guy

Former Chief Mills has been a class act, and a friend in the business.

January 4, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

To set the record straight – I knew Tate Mills before he really knew me. I was at his wedding. Friends of the bride. I remember that country wedding, and […]

Tagged With: Albertville Fire Department, Otsego, Tate Mills

Wright County Surpasses 500 Coronavirus Cases, Must Remain Vigilant

The county has seen just five deaths caused by the virus since it appeared March 13. The county is urging safety.

July 16, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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Courtesy Wright County Public Health  On March 13, Wright County Public Health learned of its first COVID-19 case. Now, four months later, the county has passed 500 cases since the […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Wright County, Wright County Public Health

Wright County Sheriff: We Can Work Together

First-term Sheriff Sean Deringer weighs in on recent events.

June 5, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Courtesy of Wright County Public Information Like all of you, when I saw the video that captured the death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis Police Officers on […]

Tagged With: George Floyd, Minneapolis, Sean Deringer, Wright County Sheriff's Office

Editor’s Note: Coronavirus Hits St. Michael Family

They will not be alone in their fight. Let's make sure of it.

March 26, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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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 […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, Ken Thunder, Rose Thunder

Hands-Free Law that Goes into Effect Today Could Be ‘Phillip’s Law’

Editor Mike Schoemer weighs in on a historic day for drivers.

August 1, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

For so many families, today, Aug. 1, 2019, is a bittersweet day. They are the families of those killed by distracted drivers. The survivors of ones who are gone because […]

Tagged With: distracted driving, Hands-free law, Phillip LaVallee

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