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Two Killed on Interstate 94 Near Crow River in Freak Accident

The crash - caused by a westbound semi losing two tires, shut down Interstate 94 eastbound for hours Saturday, October 21.

October 22, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

A freak accident involving a wesbout semi truck and trailer and an eastbound Nissan SUV killed two Minnesota women and sent two others to the hospital Saturday. The incident happened […]

Tagged With: accident, Crow River bridge, fatal, Highway 241

FEMA to Test Wireless Emergency Alert System Wednesday, Oct. 4

The test - subject to conspiracy theories nationwide - is part of a wider plan for the Emergency Alert System we've known for years.

October 3, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

From televisions to computers, cell phones to tablets, everything has gone wireless these days. So, too, should the United States’ Emergency Alert System. That’s the opinion of the Federal Emergency […]

Tagged With: Emergency Alert System, FEMA, Wireless test

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

BREAKING: Body Found in Mississippi River Near Otsego Landing

Officers are asking the public to stay off the waterway near Norin Landing.

September 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County investigators – busy with a fatal hit-and-run investigation in St. Michael – are now attempting to identify the body of a man found in the Mississippi River near […]

Family, County Identify Kyle Dixon, 36, as man hit and killed in St. Michael

The Sheriff's Office is searching for evidence and asking people to check security cameras in the area. Funeral services for Dixon are set for Friday.

September 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for help in the search for evidence of a hit and run that killed a St. Michael man Friday night near the intersection […]

Tagged With: Dixon, fatal accident, hit and run, St. Michael

Wright County Investigating Fatal Car vs. Pedestrian Crash in St. Michael

The incident happened Friday, September 1 near the 60th Street and Ochoa Avenue Northeast.

September 4, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in St. Michael that occurred the night of Friday, September 1, 2023, leaving a man dead. According to […]

Tagged With: accident, deceased, hit and run, Wright County

St. Michael Council Approves Starbuck’s, Chipotle for Town Center

St. Michael reaps the reward of recent growth - spurred by developments on the city's south and west sides - with the City's approval of a new restaurant parcel in the Town Center.

August 10, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Drawing of proposed Starbucks and Chipotle buildings.

As St. Michael council members, planning staff and city employees put their heads together more than a decade ago for a comprehensive plan surrounding commercial development in the city’s new […]

Wright County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report through Aug. 7, 2023

Check out the latest activity from the WCSO

August 7, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests and executed the search warrants over the week of July 31 through Aug. 6, 2023. Those arrested are expected to be […]

Tagged With: arrests, Sheriff Sean Deringer, warrants, Wright County

Services Scheduled for Otsego Man Who Died in ATV Crash

James Bistodeau, 63, was found deceased after going for a ride Wednesday, July 26.

August 4, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

An Otsego man who died after an ATV accident late last month will be laid to rest Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 in Albertville. Services are set for 11 a.m. at […]

Tagged With: ATV accident, Bistodeau, fatal accident

Funeral for STMA Grad, Fargo Officer Jake Wallin set for Saturday

Wallin was gunned down after reporting to a traffic accident in Fargo last week.

July 19, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, July 22 for St. Michael-Albertville High graduate Jake Wallin, who was killed in the line of duty as an officer for the Fargo […]

Tagged With: Fargo, Jake Wallin, shooting

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