While we won’t know the numbers that will determine school reopening plans for the St. Michael-Albertville district until the end of next week, Wright County did get a reassuring sign Thursday evening. The state released updated case counts by county for the weeks of July 19-Aug. 1, and it showed Wright County’s case rate per […]
STMA School District Prepares for Aug. 21st Decision
Talk of what to do about school this fall has reached a fever pitch in Minnesota recently, as families first waited for Governor Tim Walz’s announcement last Thursday and, now, many await plans from the school districts themselves. St. Michael-Albertville school district’s superintendent, Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, presented teaching and learning plans for fall at Monday […]
Minnesota High School Football, Volleyball Moved to Spring Season
Soccer, tennis will take off in fall.
A lengthy meeting at the Minnesota State High School League headquarters led to a series of decisions that will have huge impact on coaches, student athletes and high school fans around the state. The MSHSL board of directors voted Tuesday, Aug. 4 to move the high school football season to a so-called “third season,” with […]
LaBeaux Avenue in Albertville Set to Close at I-94 Bridge
Traffic will be diverted through Albertville to get to I-94, points north.
Area drivers and commuters should be prepared for closures in both directions on Wright County Highway 19, named LaBeaux Avenue in Albertville, under the Interstate 94 bridge starting Wednesday, Aug. 5. The closure will take place as crews safely demolish the old I-94 bridge over County 19. Crews will close the northbound side of the […]
BREAKING: County Approves Demolition of Corner Bar in St. Michael
The bar will be knocked down and removed before summer's end.
Courtesy of Wright County Communications One of the city of St. Michael’s longest sagas – what to do with the Corner Bar – is coming to a close. The bar will be torn down before summer’s end. The Wright County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the demolition of The Corner Bar, a landmark […]
Mask Up, Minnesota: Governor Orders Face Coverings Indoors
Walz calls masks "cheapest, easiest way to control the pandemic."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he has heard the cry for things to “return to normal:” schools fully open, businesses unrestricted and a return to life prior to the arrival of the coronavirus in early 2020. His solution: Wear a mask. Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-81 Wednesday, which requires Minnesotans to wear a […]
Wright County Surpasses 500 Coronavirus Cases, Must Remain Vigilant
The county has seen just five deaths caused by the virus since it appeared March 13. The county is urging safety.
Courtesy Wright County Public Health On March 13, Wright County Public Health learned of its first COVID-19 case. Now, four months later, the county has passed 500 cases since the pandemic started and unfortunately five members of our community have died due to COVID-19. Since the beginning of July there has been a noticeable increase […]
Ditto’s Bar in St. Michael Latest to Close Temporarily for COVID Cleaning
The popular Central Street hangout didn't set an opening date in its announcement. Outlaw Grill, meanwhile, has closed in Albertville.
Ditto’s Bar – the popular and longtime hangout on one of St. Michael’s main thoroughfares – is the latest establishment to close due to COVID-19. Ditto’s announced Wednesday, July 15 that it would close temporarily for a cleaning and sanitizing. No one tested positive, the establishment shared on social media, but the precautionary closure is […]
Traffic Changes Hit Interstate 94 Between St. Michael, Albertville
Motorists traveling on westbound I-94 through Albertville will notice some lane configuration changes beginning this week. Traffic will be shifted onto local access roads so that crews can reconstruct eastbound I-94 this construction season. Traffic will be routed off westbound I-94 at Wright Co. Rd. 37 (exit ramp 202). Motorists will then travel west on […]
UPDATED: Popular St. Michael Restaurant Closes, Re-Opens Due to COVID-19
A deep cleaning and employee testing took place last week, allowing the restaurant to re-open Friday, July 10. It's open for lunch this week.
UPDATE: After testing and cleaning, Main Street Farmer and BK Taphaus successfully re-opened Friday, July 10 to the public. The businesses released the following statements to their fans on Facebook: Original story: St. Michael’s most popular venue – Main Street Farmer Eatery and BK Taphaus – will be temporarily closed after an employee tested positive […]
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