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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.

October 11, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

New Albertville Project Receives Boost from State Job Creation Fund

The $31 million project is the centerpiece of a new industrial park north of Interstate 94.

September 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that six businesses are expanding in Minnesota with the help of $2.1 million in awards from the Job Creation Fund […]

Huge Changes for Albertville as Interstate 94 Ramp Opens to Drivers

The daily queues of vehicles making their way through the city via County 37 will no doubt slow to a trickle.

August 26, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Starting tonight, crews will open the new ramp from Wright County Highway 19 to eastbound Interstate 94. It ends the almost daily parade – at peak traffic times and weekends […]

The Hen and The Hog Rises, Serves Up Comfort in Albertville

STMA's newest eatery has navigated the waters to offer Minnesota Wontons, mac and cheese and much more.

February 17, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

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.

December 17, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

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.

December 10, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Overturned Truck Snarls Interstate 94 West of Albertville

Monday afternoon's crash left a semi in a precarious position.

October 13, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

A series of Zoom conversations with the people who are here to help in our communities with services, advice and more.

April 2, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]