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 […]
Local Senators Split as Sunday Liquor Sales Passes Minnesota Senate
Legislation clears huge hurdle with 38-28 vote
Wright County Senators were split on Monday, Feb. 27 as the Minnesota State Senate voted 38-28 in favor of ending the ban on Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota. The so-called “blue law,” which prohibits the sale of alcohol in any “off-sale” liquor store site, was already struck down by the Minnesota House by a wide […]
POLL: Should Sunday Liquor Sales Be Allowed in Minnesota
Again this year Legislators at the Capitol will be tossing around the idea of reversing the state's "bluest" law.
Here we go again. In yet another move to clear the way for Sunday Liquor Sales in Minnesota, bi-partisan bills have been introduced this session in both the Minnesota House and Senate to repeal the state’s limitations on Sunday liquor sales. Though the movement still faces sharp criticism from the Minnesota Teamsters Union (which includes […]
St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Library Book Sale Coming Soon
Other October events include toddler reading time, and a special event for local beer brewers.
The St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Library, located in the St. Michael City Center, has set the following events for October, including its Seasonal Book Sale and a special night for beer lovers in the community. Toddler Time – Oct. 20 Children ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to Toddler Time at the St. Michael Public […]
Brew Crew Changing the Face of Beer Drinking in Wright County
As the craft beer revolution progresses in places like downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, or even Brooklyn Park, the ripples made by the waves of change are finally making their way to Wright County. Home brewing has become increasingly popular. Aisles in off-sale stores once populated by brand-name offshoots are now stocked with beers brewed in […]