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Toppled Tater Truck at Albertville Exit Blocks Commute

To avoid any mashed potatoes, traffic was diverted through Albertville.

January 20, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Interstate 94 sign

The “Dad Jokes” practically wrote themselves near Albertville this morning after a semi truck and trailer carrying a load of potatoes overturned, spilling tons of taters onto Interstate 94 near […]

Tagged With: accident, Interstate 94, potato truck, spill

St. Michael-Albertville Schools Shortens Quarantine for Students/Staff

STMA Schools will adjust time frames to meet CDC guidance.

January 19, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

virus

St. Michael-Albertville School District announced Wednesday that students testing positive for COVID-19 can rejoin school after a shorter quarantine, even as the Omicron variant of the virus peaks in the […]

Tagged With: COVID-19, quarantine, STMA Schools, students

Trial Scheduled for Accused Buffalo Clinic Gunman

The state's first high profile trail of 2022 will take place in Wright County.

January 12, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes announced Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 the schedule for the trial of Gregory Ulrich. Ulrich is accused of shooting multiple victims at the Allina Crossroads Clinic […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, murder, shooting, Ulrich

Snow, Blast of Cold Set for Wright County Wednesday, January 5

A system bringing 2 to 3 inches to St. Michael-Albertville and sub-zero temps will also feature high winds, making commutes tough.

January 4, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Another round of snow and cold are in the forecast for the St. Michael-Albertville, Otsego and Hanover areas with snow starting in the overnight hours on Tuesday/Wednesday and continuing through […]

Tagged With: ground blizzard, January 5, winter

St. Michael Catholic School Family Given Grant to Aid with PTSD

Veteran Jason Smith - who suffers from PTSD and other symptoms after a brain injury - and his wife Triza have made a difference for fellow Vets.

January 4, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Any Veteran, any soldier or service member will tell you the same thing – “No one gets left behind. No one.” For St. Michael Catholic School parents Jason and Triza […]

Tagged With: Fox 9, Grant, Military, Smith

Former St. Michael Mayor Harold ‘Harry’ Welter Dies after Freak Accident

Welter, a lifelong resident, was 84.

December 28, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Harold “Harry” Welter was one of the most recognizable faces in St. Michael, for so many reasons. For some, it was his time as a public servant. Harry was part […]

Tagged With: Fire Department, Harry Welter, mayor, St. Michael

Chase, Apparent Suicide Led to Traffic Jam on 94 Near Monticello

A suspect allegedly shot himself in his car after he attempted to shoot someone in St. Cloud and then led authorities on a high-speed chase.

December 15, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

A high-speed chase that originated in St. Cloud near University Avenue after an attempted shooting ended with the suspect allegedly shooting himself on eastbound Interstate 94 near Monticello on Monday, […]

Winter Weather to Hit Twin Cities Friday, Messing up PM Commute

A Winter Weather Advisory is issued, with Winter Storm Warnings for the South Metro.

December 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. After last week’s back-to-back dustings of snow gave the Wright County area a solid 1 to 2 inches of snowpack, a major […]

Tagged With: Christmas, weather, winter storm

Beloved St. Michael Couple Dies within 11 Days of One Another

John and Julie Dehmer were synonymous with Christmas and St. Michael. Both will be a bit less magical without them.

November 22, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

When the next history of St. Michael book is written – the first one is magical and available in shops around our community – it will need a full chapter […]

Tagged With: Dehmer, John Dehmer, Julie Dehmer, obituary

STMA Football Takes on Lakeville South in Football Semifinals

Here's what you need to know if you're taking it to "The Bank"

November 18, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael-Albertville knocked off Wayzata in a classic game back on Friday, Nov. 12 to earn a spot at the U.S. Bank Stadium in the Class 6A Semifinals. They’ll take […]

Tagged With: football, State Semifinals, STMA High School, US Bank Stadium

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