St. Michael-Albertville School District announced Wednesday that students testing positive for COVID-19 can rejoin school after a shorter quarantine, even as the Omicron variant of the virus peaks in the state of Minnesota. As Omicron spreads, those suffering infection seem to be seeing milder symptoms, with most school-aged students not requiring hospitalization or special medication […]
Trial Scheduled for Accused Buffalo Clinic Gunman
The state's first high profile trail of 2022 will take place in Wright County.
Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes announced Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 the schedule for the trial of Gregory Ulrich. Ulrich is accused of shooting multiple victims at the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo Feb. 9, 2021, killing one nurse and injuring several others. There will be a contested omnibus pretrial hearing at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. […]
Snow, Blast of Cold Set for Wright County Wednesday, January 5
A system bringing 2 to 3 inches to St. Michael-Albertville and sub-zero temps will also feature high winds, making commutes tough.
Another round of snow and cold are in the forecast for the St. Michael-Albertville, Otsego and Hanover areas with snow starting in the overnight hours on Tuesday/Wednesday and continuing through Wednesday morning, Jan. 5. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area, but is cautioning that […]
St. Michael Catholic School Family Given Grant to Aid with PTSD
Veteran Jason Smith - who suffers from PTSD and other symptoms after a brain injury - and his wife Triza have made a difference for fellow Vets.
Any Veteran, any soldier or service member will tell you the same thing – “No one gets left behind. No one.” For St. Michael Catholic School parents Jason and Triza Smith and their family – that motto has become a calling, and earned the Smiths a generous grant from the Fox Corporation on the heels […]
Former St. Michael Mayor Harold ‘Harry’ Welter Dies after Freak Accident
Welter, a lifelong resident, was 84.
Harold “Harry” Welter was one of the most recognizable faces in St. Michael, for so many reasons. For some, it was his time as a public servant. Harry was part of the St. Michael City Council prior to the city’s boom, from 1977-1987. He served as Mayor of St. Michael from 1987-1991, calling it “good” […]
Chase, Apparent Suicide Led to Traffic Jam on 94 Near Monticello
A suspect allegedly shot himself in his car after he attempted to shoot someone in St. Cloud and then led authorities on a high-speed chase.
A high-speed chase that originated in St. Cloud near University Avenue after an attempted shooting ended with the suspect allegedly shooting himself on eastbound Interstate 94 near Monticello on Monday, according to police reports issued by Stearns County. The incident, which happened Monday, Dec. 13 in the afternoon, caused huge traffic backups on Interstate 94 […]
Winter Weather to Hit Twin Cities Friday, Messing up PM Commute
A Winter Weather Advisory is issued, with Winter Storm Warnings for the South Metro.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. After last week’s back-to-back dustings of snow gave the Wright County area a solid 1 to 2 inches of snowpack, a major storm on Friday – the first official system of this winter – is predicted to drop some heavier amounts across the Twin Cities metro. The […]
Beloved St. Michael Couple Dies within 11 Days of One Another
John and Julie Dehmer were synonymous with Christmas and St. Michael. Both will be a bit less magical without them.
When the next history of St. Michael book is written – the first one is magical and available in shops around our community – it will need a full chapter on the life, love and laughter provided by John and Julie Dehmer. To many, Big John was the more recognizable of this amazing couple, and […]
STMA Football Takes on Lakeville South in Football Semifinals
Here's what you need to know if you're taking it to "The Bank"
St. Michael-Albertville knocked off Wayzata in a classic game back on Friday, Nov. 12 to earn a spot at the U.S. Bank Stadium in the Class 6A Semifinals. They’ll take on former champ (and 2020 No. 1) Lakeville South at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19. Eden Prairie and Maple Grove square off in the […]
St. Michael-Albertville Voters Reject Operations Levy
With nearly 6,000 votes cast, it was one of – if not the – largest turnouts in special election history in STMA.
Voters in the St. Michael-Albertville School District have defeated a proposed special operations levy that would have raised local taxes in order to reduce classroom sizes and maintain activities and other programming. Unofficially, the levy was defeated by a 57.8 percent no vote, receiving 3,458 votes. The “yes” ballots were at 2,533, for just 42.2 […]
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