A 40-year-old Monticello man was identified by the Minnesota State Patrol as the person killed in Wednesday morning’s accident on Interstate 94. Kevin Allen Parker was killed when his 2018 Chevy Silverado pickup was struck by a three-axle truck driven by 53-year-old John Robert Houdyshell of St. Louis Park. Houdyshell was not seriously injured in […]
At Least One Dead in Major Interstate 94 Accident Near Rogers
Wednesday morning’s commute into the Twin Cities turned tragic near Rogers after a semi truck and trailer crossed the median from westbound Interstate 94 onto eastbound 94, striking several vehicles. At least one person is dead and other victims of the accident have been airlifted, according to news reports and witnesses on the scene. Minnesota […]
Primary Results: Wins for Deringer, Kaczmarek in Sheriff’s Race
Tim Walz to face Jeff Johnson in race for Minnesota Governor.
UPDATE (11:38 p.m.): With all 43 Wright County precincts reporting. Sean Deringer and Mike Kaczmarek have edged the field of five candidates for Wright County Sheriff or the 2018 Minnesota Primary Election. The two men will head to November for the right to be the next lead officer in the department. Full primary results, with […]
Voters Head to Polls for Minnesota Primary on Tuesday, Aug. 14
Statewide races will be partisan, while Wright County voters will also weigh in on sheriff's race.
Will Minnesota have another round of Tim Pawlenty for Governor? Who will vie for Al Franken’s seat in the U.S. Senate? And, closer to home, which two candidates will battle for the position of Wright County Sheriff. These are the questions on many voters’ minds as they head to polls tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 14 to […]
A Dozen Daze and Knights: 12th Annual St. Michael Festival Hits Friday
St. Michael Daze and Knights, the community’s annual festival to celebrate the waning days of summer, is set to kick off Friday with food, inflatables and plenty of music. The weekend starts Friday night as the inflatable midway opens at 5 p.m. and will run until 9 p.m. Wristbands are available now at St. Michael […]
State 911 Services Go Down
A developing story: Emergency 911 Services have been knocked out statewide. If you need assistance in Wright County call 763-682-7600. In Sherburne County, call 763-765-3595.. Dispatchers are answering non-emergency lines for emergency calls.
Wright County Hosting Open House on Proposed Improvements to Highways 19, 38
The project, slated for next year, would bring three roundabouts to the area, and widen LaBeaux Avenue near the outlet mall.
The Wright County Highway Department will host an open house tonight, Aug. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Albertville City Hall as it unveils a number of improvements for Wright County Highways 19 and 38 near the Albertville Premium Outlets and the housing developments north and east of the mall. The improvements – which […]
Five Candidates Emerge in Race for Wright County Sheriff
St. Michael's own Joe Hagerty will retire Dec. 31, 2018.
Five candidates are racing toward the Aug. 14 Minnesota Primary, hoping to be the two men in November to square off over the position of Wright County Sheriff. Four of the men are already currently officers in the Wright County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), while the other has served nearby Hennepin County for more than two […]
Stuff the Bus Campaign Raising Money for STMA School Supplies
More than 750 students district-wide could use assistance this fall as they head back to school. Dozens of STMA businesses are stepping up via Shop STMA.
A pair of big, yellow buses has taken over some St. Michael and Albertville business parking lots recently, and not for the reason you might think. Oh, sure, our friends at Don’s Bus Service could use new drivers, but this campaign is “for the kids!” Shop STMA is teaming up with St. Michael-Albertville School District […]
Hot Dog! Iconic “Wienermobile” Tours St. Michael-Albertville
No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. If you’re wondering whether you really saw the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile cruising the streets of St. Michael today, the answer is, “Yes!” The iconic hotdog-shaped vehicle is making its way through the streets of the St. Michael-Albertville area this week as part of a national tour to […]