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Downed Fargo Police Officer Identified as Jake Wallin, 2018 STMA Graduate

The officer killed in a traffic stop turned violent shootout was a member of the Minnesota National Guard, serving prior to his hiring at Fargo PD.

July 15, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The community of Fargo, North Dakota is mourning after a traffic stop turned shootout took the life of a police officer there Friday, July 14. Now, the communities of St. […]

Tagged With: Fargo, Fargo PD, Jake Wallin, murder, shooting

Interstate 94 Project to Get Finishing Touch with Albertville to Monticello Stretch

MnDOT will see the project through to completion as soon as next year, adding an additional lane of traffic in each direction.

July 12, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Interstate 94 sign

The Corridors of Commerce Program, which has made much of the widening of Interstate 94 from Maple Grove to Clearwater possible over the last decade, is coming to Albertville’s assistance […]

Tagged With: Albertville, Interstate 94, Monticello, six lanes

Allina Ambulance Crew, Patient Injured in Crash Near Buffalo

A Toyota SUV collided with the rig at the Eaken Avenue intersection.

July 7, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Allina Ambluance vehicle

Deputies and first responders responded to a reported two vehicle crash with injuries near the intersection of County RD. 34 NE and Eaken AV. NE in Buffalo Township on Thursday, […]

Tagged With: Allina Ambluance, ambulance, crash

Man, 20, Dies After Going Underwater in Lake Pulaski

The Wright County Sheriff's Office identified the man as a student from Mexico.

July 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

A 20-year-old Mexican man died Monday, July 3, 2023 after being separated from his floatation device and going under the waters of Lake Pulaski near Buffalo. The Wright County Sheriff’s […]

Tagged With: drowning, Lake Pulaski

Community Bartender, Friend Dies in Trucking Accident in Southern Minnesota

Many knew Michelle Bermel from her days at Geez in Albertville. The lifelong STMA resident was just 51.

July 5, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

After years of dishing drinks at Geez Bar – now BJ’s – in downtown Albertville, Michelle Bermel was looking for a change. She found it on the open road, perhaps […]

Tagged With: accident, Cowboy Larry, fatal accident, Michelle Bermel

Albertville Man to Make First Appearance on Murder Charges in Chisago County

The man, arrested earlier this month, is accused of setting fire to his ex-girlfriend's father's home, killing him and severely injuring another woman.

June 20, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

A 34-year-old Albertville man will make his first court appearance Thursday, June 22 on murder charges stemming from an arson in Chisago County. The man, identified in court records and […]

Tagged With: arson, Chisago County, Evenstad, fire, murder

Family Seeks Public’s Help as Elk River Man Goes Missing

Chad Lundquist left home early Saturday, May 13 and has not been seen since.

May 15, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

Lundquist

An Elk River family is reaching out to the public after Chad Lundquist, 56, left his home early Saturday, May 13, and hasn’t been seen since. Lundquist’s family said Chad, […]

Tagged With: Elk River, ERPD, Lundquist, missing man

St. Michael Plans Roundabout at MacIver, Frankfort Parkway Intersection

A hearing for the project, which will improve safety measures for nearby development, is set for April 25.

April 25, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

The City of St. Michael has a key project in its summer stable, and an open house for the new roundabout at MacIver Avenue and Frankfort Parkway is set for […]

Tagged With: Frankfort Parkway, roundabout, St. Michael

Floodwaters Close Road in Northeastern Wright County

County 36 has been closed by highway officials.

April 18, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

A busy thoroughfare in northeastern Wright County has been closed due to the rising floodwaters of the Crow River. The Wright County Highway Department has announced that it is placing […]

Tagged With: Crow River, flood, road closed

UPDATE: Blizzard Conditions Forecast Overnight in Wright County

We wish we were "foolin,'" but it looks like Friday night's snowfall will push this winter into record territory.

March 31, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

UPDATED (3:20 p.m. Friday, March 31) It’s “common” for a local FM radio host to use a turn of phrase to talk about how he likes his teams – “Biblically […]

Tagged With: April blizzard, blizzard, weather, winter, Winter 2022-2023

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