Panfish and other species in the shallow waters of Pelican Lake, just west of St. Michael, might be in grave danger as polar vortices continue to build ice deeper than most can remember. With fears of a massive winter kill on their mind, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are hoping ice fishers will take […]
Fox Hollow, City of St. Michael Talk Development
Could Fox Hollow Golf Club be ready to say farewell to the “Across the Road Nine?” Less than two decades after owners decided to expand the Crow River’s course in St. Michael to 27 holes, Fox Hollow is now speaking with developers from Tradition Development to sell off the nine holes across the road from […]
Albertville’s Jonathan Haller Speaks about ‘Tonight Show’ Experience
Jonathan Haller, a 13-year-old Albertville resident, was among a handful of young inventors selected by General Electric and NBC to be on the inaugural “Fallonventions” segment on the first week of “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.” Haller, the son of St. Michael Catholic School prinicpal Jennifer Haller, put together a quick invention called the […]
Monticello Project Could Tie up Interstate 94 as Soon as April
St. Michael-Albertville commuters will be “in the thick of it” from both sides this year, as a road construction project on Interstate 94 in Monticello commencing next month is slated to tie up traffic to the west for much of the season. That’s on top of the Interstate 94 expansion to the east of town, […]
FitzSimmons Withdraws Name, Will Not Run for Second Term
A “yes” vote on last year’s gay marriage bill might have cost Rep. David FitzSimmons a shot at a second term last weekend, as the St. Michael-Albertville-Otsego area Republican decided to pull his name from the ballot at the Wright County Republicans’ District 30 convetion in Buffalo. FitzSimmons had been soundly crticized by local Republicans […]
Despite Valentine’s Day, Lovers Quarreled, Arrested in Wright Co.
The following people were arrested and taken into custody in Wright County for the week of Feb. 17, 2014. All information is provided by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department. Arrests indicate the person named has or will be charged, and is innocent until proven guilty via due process. Feb. 10 Natalie Michelle Ramey, 31, of […]
Drunk Drivers, Drugs Lead Weekly Arrest Report
The following people were arrested and taken into custody in Wright County for the week of Feb. 10, 2014. All information is provided by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department. Arrests indicated the person named has or will be charged, and is innocent until proven guilty via due process. Feb. 3 William Gerald Crosby, 43, of […]
Wright County Poised to Offer New Parks Reservation System
Looking for a campground reservation? Want to reserve a picnic shelter in one of the area’s many parks? Wright County is set to offer a new, online reservation system for those looking to secure some summer fun. According to the county: The goal is that on March 3, 2014, the Wright County Parks Department will […]
MnDOT Lays out Plans for Interstate 94 Expansion to St. Michael
What was once only a dream for Rogers and St. Michael business owners is now an official reality, with plans on paper to widen Interstate 94 beginning later this summer. The Minnesota Department of Transportation unveiled the timeline for the Interstate 94 widening project, which will add a third lane of traffic to the thoroughfare […]
Wbits World Meets QVC
Albertville’s Sean Hernandez is hoping this isn’t the last time he pushes something on QVC. After making their way through online voting, Wbits, those lovable little identification toppers for water (or any sort of beverage) bottles are hoping to hit the big time. Wbits were inspired by his 9-year-old daughter, making this a “family affair,” […]