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Open House Tonight Regarding County Road 35 Redevelopment

With hundreds of houses springing up on the city's east side, reconstruction will provide a new-look highway.

July 27, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

An open house dealing with the construction on Wright County Highway 35 (Kahl Avenue NE) in St. Michael will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at St. Michael City Hall (11800 Town Center Drive). The project is a collaboration between the Wright County Highway Department and the City of St. […]

Tagged With: County 35, expansion, road construction

St. Michael Gets Major Detour as County 19 Closes July 25

The road will shut down through September.

July 18, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

St. Michael drivers can expect major headaches over the next several weeks as Wright County begins the rehabilitation and renovation of Wright County Highway 19 through the heart of the city, starting next week. Wright County 19 will close at the “One-Way Pair” on the north side to Ash Avenue/Clarissa Lane on the south side, […]

Tagged With: closure, County 19, detour, St. Michael, Wright County

Roundabout Construction Closing St. Michael Roadway

June 7, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Detour

The Wright County Highway Department has been informed that the City of St. Michael will close Wright County Highway 119 at the intersection of Jansen Avenue beginning today (Tuesday, June 7) to construct a roundabout. This closure expected to last approximately four weeks and is weather dependent. A detour will be posted along County Highway […]

Tagged With: Construction, detour, roundabout, St. Michael

Closures Coming on Interstate 94 Between St. Michael, Albertville

Westbound ramp on I-94 to Wright County 36 (by Fox Hollow) will shut down Sunday night.

April 28, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Motorists should expect two nighttime ramp closures so crews can prepare for the Highway 241 and Wright County Highway 19 bridge work. The westbound I-94 ramp to Wright County Road 36 at the Highway 241 bridge will close the night of Sunday, May 1. Drivers will be detoured to use the Hwy 241 loop ramp, […]

Tagged With: closures, detours, Interstate 94

Work ramps up on Interstate 94 from Monticello to Hasty

Eastbound I-94 lanes shift the week of April 25

April 25, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Eastbound traffic between Highway 25 in Monticello and Wright County Road 8 in Hasty will shift to the westbound side of the interstate starting the week of April 25. Traffic is being shifted so crews can begin reconstructing eastbound I-94. All four lanes of eastbound and westbound traffic will be open with the exception of […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, roads

State Announces Closure Plans Between St. Michael, Albertville for I-94 Project

Another season of construction is already in full swing.

April 12, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Two years down, one more to go. Interstate 94 will continue to see construction crews work on the lane expansion project and road rehabilitation from Maple Grove to Clearwater this season. Much of the work has been done, but roadside work and lane changes will continue this year, particularly between Minnesota Highway 241 and Wright […]

Winter Storm to Send Two Waves Through Wright County

A double shot of snow and some steady winds could make for blizzard-like conditions Monday and Tuesday.

February 21, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities is forecasting a double-shot of snow for the Wright County area, including St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Hanover, over the next 24 to 48 hours. Snow, which is already blowing through areas north of Wright County, including the Mille Lacs and Brainerd areas, will arrive Monday afternoon […]

Tagged With: blizzard, February, snow, storm

Toppled Tater Truck at Albertville Exit Blocks Commute

To avoid any mashed potatoes, traffic was diverted through Albertville.

January 20, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The “Dad Jokes” practically wrote themselves near Albertville this morning after a semi truck and trailer carrying a load of potatoes overturned, spilling tons of taters onto Interstate 94 near the County Road 19 interchange. The accident, which happened around 7 a.m., caused morning traffic on eastbound Interstate 94 to divert through Albertville, avoiding a […]

Tagged With: accident, Interstate 94, potato truck, spill

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.

January 4, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: ground blizzard, January 5, winter

St. Michael Plans Improvements for MacIver Ave.

December 30, 2021 By Meghan Gutzwiller

A new year is upon us, and in it the city of St. Michael plans to update a section of MacIver Ave. from Frankfort Parkway to 43rd St., just before Highway 241. The improvements encompass the intersection of MacIver Ave. and Frankfort Parkway, which has been the subject of many resident complaints and discussion among […]

Tagged With: MacIver

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