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

Minnesota State High School League Captures STMA Athlete’s Act of Kindness

Girls' cross country runner Jordan Mlsna profiled in latest 'John's Journal.'

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To Minnesota high school athletes, John Millea is “that guy with his picture on the car.” Millea, a longtime writer for the Minnesota State High School League’s website and publications – and Twitter legend, is well-known for his recaps and stats, but is beloved by players and coaches alike because he travels from school to […]

STMA Rotary Hosts 2019 Cork and Keg Run

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Join the STMA Rotary in September for a fun day for the entire family with the annual Cork and Keg event, set for Saturday, Sept. 28. The day features the community’s only Beer & Wine 5k, an afternoon of craft beer and wine tasting and/the Kid’s Root Beer 1k. The Rotary’s 5k includes a refreshing […]

Summer 2019 is Here as Albertville Friendly City Days Kicks Off the Weekend

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Albertville Friendly City Days is now in its third full decade, and the area’s biggest festival ready to kick off the Summer of 2019. It’s the official start to summer celebrations this week, as Albertville Friendly City Days kicks off Wednesday with a citywide garage sale for the ages, and wraps up Sunday afternoon with […]

STMA Youth Basketball Teams Win Sportsmanship Awards

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Several St. Michael-Albertville youth basketball teams received Youth 1st Team Awards for exemplary behavior last season, and they were honored at a banquet Sunday afternoon. The Knights teams received this award for receiving exemplary scores from the officials for their sportsmanship and positive conduct during the 2019 MYAS state basketball tournaments. The honored teams from […]

STMA Dance Team Getting Noticed in Second Year Performances

The team took home a conference championship Dec. 15

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The St. Michael-Albertville dance team may only be in year two of existence, but it’s gaining attention for some standout performances. The team has competed six times so far this season, and the varsity team has placed first during three out of the four conference meets. They took home the conference championship for their Kick […]

BREAKING: Beloved STMA Coach Succumbs to Injuries

Harv Graczyk, a longtime member and coach in the St. Michael-Albertville Hockey Association, died over the weekend from injuries sustained in a fall.

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Harv Graczyk, the longtime St. Michael-Albertville hockey coach who guided hundreds of skaters throughout his more than 30 years in the organization, has died. Family members said, via a statement, that Graczyk succumbed to complications from a head injury sustained last month on the ice. Via a GoFundMe Account, family posted about his death: “With […]

Community Collecting Funds for Longtime STMA Hockey Coach

Harv Graczyk has been hospitalized for more than a week after hitting his head on the ice.

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For the better part of three decades, Harv Graczyk has been there for the St. Michael-Albertville Hockey Association. Lacing up his skates and donning his whistle, Graczyk has coached countless STMA skaters every winter, simply for the love of the game. The last few days though, the coach simply known as Harv by so many, […]

STMA to Join the Lake Conference Next School Year

Buffalo will also join the Lake

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The Minnesota State High School League has recommended St. Michael-Albertville be placed in the Lake Conference upon their departure from the Mississippi 8 at the end of this school year. High School activities director, Keith Cornell, said they plan to accept that recommendation. “It is what we asked for,” Cornell said. “Ultimately we just wanted […]

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