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Vacation Travelers: Interstate 94 Has a Few Twists, Turns in Store through STMA

Traveling over the July 4th weekend? Check out a new video for navigating westbound I-94 between Maple Grove and St. Michael

June 29, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

  If you are planning to travel this holiday weekend on I-94 between Maple Grove and St. Michael, check MnDOT’s dashcam video for a first-hand look of what to expect […]

Tagged With: Fourth of July, Intestate 94, road construction

Monticello Man Drowns on Wright County Lake

Chad Holland, who owned his own small business, went under while trying to save other swimmers. He never reemerged.

June 21, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

A small business owner from Monticello died last Sunday, June 13, when he entered the waters of Cedar Lake to assist some swimmers near his pontoon, went under, and never […]

Tagged With: Cedar Lake, Chad Holland, drowining, Monticello

Roundabout at O’Day Avenue Set to Open, Major Lange Changes on I-94 Set

A pivotal date approaches on massive Interstate project, as June 14 brings major changes for commuters in STMA.

June 11, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Two pivotal dates are approaching on the massive Interstate 94 project, as June 14 brings major changes for commuters in St. Michael near the Highway 241 overpass, and Tuesday, June […]

Tagged With: Highway 241, Interstate 94, lane changes, road construction

Monticello Township Boy Dies in Thursday ATV Accident

Despite efforts, the boy suffered critical injuries and died at a local hospital.

June 11, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office reports Thursday that a 12-year-old boy was killed in an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident Thursday, June 10 in Monticello Township. His name has not been […]

Tagged With: accident, ATV, fatal, Monticello

Heat Wave: Excessive Heat Warning Issued, Wright-Hennepin Issues Plea to Conserve

Actual temperatures could hit triple digits this evening, while the "feels-like" temp has crushed that mark.

June 10, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

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Wright-Hennepin Electric has issued a plea to customers to roll back utility usage until 10 p.m. tonight, June 10, as commercial usage and air conditioners on blast due 100-degree heat […]

Tagged With: electrical, Heat advisory, heat wave

Buffalo Woman Killed in Colorado after Car Struck Elk, She Exited Vehicle

The crash occurred on Interstate 25 early Monday, June 7, near Castle Pines.

June 8, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

An 18-year-old Buffalo woman is dead after a multiple car accident after midnight on Monday, June 7 near Castle Pines, Colorado. According to reports, Kendra Durnan, 18, of Buffalo was […]

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

Obituary: Staff Sergeant Jakob Einarson, Rogers Graduate, Dies at 27

Services will be held at St. Albert's Church, Albertville, Monday, June 7.

June 4, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Staff Sgt. Jakob J. Einarson, 27, formerly of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away May 21, 2021, a victim in a motorcycle crash. The Rogers High School graduate in 2012 was an […]

Tagged With: Einarson, Marine, obituary

Monticello Man Sentenced for Role in Minneapolis Arson

A 22-year-old Monticello man who investigators said helped propel a fire during the Minneapolis riots in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison.

May 28, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

A 22-year-old Monticello man who investigators said helped propel a fire during the Minneapolis riots in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison. Alexander S. Heil, […]

Tagged With: arrest, Heil, Monticello

STMA Video Tribute for Class of 2021

A shutdown last year, a topsy-turvy 20-21. Congratulations, seniors - you made it.

May 27, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

After a junior year that came to an abrupt halt in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Michael-Albertville High School seniors have endured what was truly a school year […]

Tagged With: Class of 2021, graduation, Knights, STMA

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