North Wright County Today

Local news for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Hanover

Obituary: Funeral Services set for Former STMA Superintendent

Mario DeMatteis is survived by his wife Carol and two sons.

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“He was a fierce advocate of schools and for our students and staff,” said Dr. Anne Marie Foucualt, current Superintendent of STMA School District, of Mario DeMatteis. “Perhaps no one did more to establish the tradition of excellence that we have here at STMA schools. His kindness, quick smile and, especially, his famous hugs will […]

Former St. Michael Mayor Harold ‘Harry’ Welter Dies after Freak Accident

Welter, a lifelong resident, was 84.

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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” […]

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.

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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 […]

Former STMA High School Football Coach Dies at Age 28

Jason Volby was an STMA grad and a presence on the STMA sidelines.

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His red hair and big voice were a presence on the St. Michael-Albertville football sidelines. Jason Volby was a favorite with kids and fellow coaches. In his young career, he worked along with coaches who will be known for brining titles to STMA, including Jared Essler, current activities director Keith Cornell and former coach and […]

Former Albertville Mayor, Ron Klecker, Dies at 89

Klecker was, arguably, "Mr. Albertville," leading the community through growing pains and helping create a vision for more than just an outlet mall.

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Truth be told, I knew of Ron Klecker LONG before I came to St. Michael-Albertville. Klecker, the former mayor of Albertville, died at the age of 89 last Friday. He was, in so many ways, “Mr. Albertville” during his time as mayor. And he relished the role. But before his time here in the STMA […]

Obituary: Staff Sergeant Jakob Einarson, Rogers Graduate, Dies at 27

Services will be held at St. Albert's Church, Albertville, Monday, June 7.

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Staff Sgt. Jakob J. Einarson, 27, formerly of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away May 21, 2021, a victim in a motorcycle crash. The Rogers High School graduate in 2012 was an active duty marine staff sergeant stationed in Marietta and Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving as the local marine corps recruiter for the past two years. Mass […]

St. Michael-Albertville’s Elli Hofmeister, 23, Dies after Fight with JHD

The young woman who inspired so many to chant "All for Elli" fought for 10 years against the rare form of Huntington's Disease.

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The girl who inspired so many to chant “All for Elli,” Elli Hofmeister, has died. Elli was just 23 years old. Hofmeister battled Juvenile Huntington’s Disease (JHD), a rare form of Huntington’s that attacks children. From the time of her diagnosis, Elli told friends, classmates at St. Michael Catholic School and St. Michael-Albertville High School, […]

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