It was an idea that, like many great ideas, sprung from a night around a kitchen table. Out of the ashes of a pandemic that has left many businesses without a rudder, take the leap. And open a restaurant. Wait. Open a restaurant? “It was a few people from the service industry sitting around the […]
Neighbors Restaurant Group Among Those Sued by MN Attorney General
The Princeton location was open Wednesday, Dec. 17 in defiance of the Governor's Executive Order.
The owner of the Neighbors Eatery and Saloon in Albertville is now facing a citation from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office after choosing to open the Princeton location of the chain – Neighbors on the Rum – on Wednesday, Dec. 16, two days prior to the expiration of Gov. Tim Walz’s Executive Order requiring restaurants […]
Albertville Mayor, Family Feel the Heart of the Holidays
The first trip for the Schommer family to a Zimmerman Christmas Tree farm without their mom was met with an unmistakable sign.
One cut, and there it was. Albertville Mayor Jillian (Schommer) Hendrickson and her dad, Mark Schommer, were on their annual trip to cut down their Christmas tree at a farm near Zimmerman. Surrounded by her siblings, a somewhat somber outing turned into a joyous event that will be remembered forever. The annual outing was something […]
Overturned Truck Snarls Interstate 94 West of Albertville
Monday afternoon's crash left a semi in a precarious position.
Construction and speed are usually a tough combination for drivers on Interstate 94 between Rogers and Monticello. This year is proving no different. An overturned semi truck and trailer jammed traffic and, eventually, closed Interstate 94 in both directions on Monday, Oct. 12, after the driver overcorrected, hit a median and tipped the semi and […]
Dahlheimer Beverage Founder Merle Dahlheimer, 94, Dies
From delivering beer via a St. Michael garage to what is now one of the most prominent businesses in Wright County, Merle Dahlheimer guided Dahlheimer Beverage into the 21st Century with the full intent of keeping it a family affair. Sixty-one years after selling his cows and dairy farm between Albertville and Monticello, Merle’s decision […]
Temporary Light Coming at Albertville Intersection
The intersection of Wright County Highway 137 (60th Street Northeast) and MacIver Ave Northeast/MacKenzie Avenue Northeast, just east of I-94 in the Cities of Albertville and Otsego, will be temporarily controlled by a signal system beginning on Monday, Sept. 21. The signal system is temporary to accommodate hauling from a temporary concrete batch plant for […]
VIDEO: NWCT Hosts New Series – COVID 19 Response from Community Leaders
A series of Zoom conversations with the people who are here to help in our communities with services, advice and more.
North Wright County Today publisher Mike Schoemer announces the first in a set of interviews with business owners, leaders, and residents from our NWCT communities amid the COVID-19 crisis in this video series. First up are leaders from Albertville, Otsego and St. Michael. Albertville City Administrator Adam Nafstad, Otsego Mayor Jessica Stockcamp and St. Michael […]
County Road 19 Lane Closures at I-94 in Albertville Begin This Week
Motorists should watch for overnight lane closures starting tonight on Wright County Road 19 under the I-94 bridge in Albertville as crews begin work on the bridges and pedestrian trail. The pedestrian trail on the west side of County Road 19 will also temporarily close starting Tue, Nov. 12 so crews can begin bridge construction […]
Albertville Marks Centennial with a Saturday Celebration
Yes, there's even a beer to commemorate the 100 years.
From “old-time” photos to a beer canned by friends in nearby Big Lake, Albertville’s 100-year celebration has gone from a “Saturday in the park” to a bit of a birthday bash. City organizers were planning on doing something for the community’s 100th birthday. Now, the day will feature a string of events and a commemorative […]
Donate Now to STMA ‘Stuff the Bus’ Campaign
Hundreds of students will get help with school supplies thanks to fundraiser.
A pair of big, yellow buses has taken over some St. Michael and Albertville business parking lots recently, and not for the reason you might think. Oh, sure, our friends at Don’s Bus Service could use new drivers, but this campaign is “for the kids!” Shop STMA is teaming up for the second straight year […]
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