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Thousands of MN Workers to Head Back as Gov. Eases Some Restrictions

Executive Order 20-40 clears the way for 80,000 to 100,000 Minnesota jobs to restart after March/April shutdown.

April 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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Courtesy MN Gov. Tim Walz Office On April 23, Governor Walz signed Executive Order 20-40, which allows workers in industrial and office settings to return to work, subject to several conditions. First, all workers who can work from home must continue to do so. There are also a number of other conditions laid out in […]

Tagged With: back to work, business, COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz

Vehicle Crashes into Albertville Business

August 14, 2019 By Meghan Gutzwiller

North Wright County Today has learned more information about last night’s crash at inFIT in Albertville. The incident occurred when Sabrina Patino, age 37 of St. Michael, was parking her vehicle. According to the report, Patino reported that the engine of her Audi sedan revved up for an unexplained reason while she was pulling in […]

Tagged With: business, crash, InFit

Prairie Run Café Relaunching Dinner Service with New Menu, Owner

November 15, 2018 By laurynwhite

A local favorite has found some new flavor. Albertville’s popular Prairie Run Café will be resuming dinner service this Saturday after a two-month hiatus, during which the restaurant’s ownership changed hands. New owner Frank Thalacker took over in mid-September and has been working to put his own spin on the café’s traditional fare. Originally from […]

Tagged With: Albertville, business, Prairie Run Cafe

FYCC, Jet Edge and Dale Scherber Win Big at Annual Chamber Awards

May 4, 2016 By Mike Schoemer

Seven Members of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce were honored Thursday, April 21, at the annual Business & Community Excellence Awards. The Business and Community Excellence Awards recognize area businesses, organizations, and community leaders that have had a positive impact on the I-94 West Region in the last year. Nominations were submitted by Chamber […]

Tagged With: awards, business, I-94 West Chamber of Commerce

Otsego Sees a Boom in Residential and Industrial Growth

April 14, 2016 By Meghan Gutzwiller

St. Michael-Albertville’s neighbor to the north (and east) has seen a big population expansion over the past few years, due in large part to new residential developments in the city. Lori Johnson, Otsego’s city administrator, said the population expanded by nearly 2,500 people since the 2010 census. The latest census recorded 13,571 Otsego residents, and […]

Tagged With: 2016, business, growth, Otsego

Have You Made New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business?

February 8, 2016 By jeffobrien

The start of a New Year means the annual ritual of making New Year’s resolutions. Aside from personal resolutions, have you considered any resolutions for your business?  If not, here are three that you should consider: Have Your Corporate Documents Reviewed and Updated as Needed: Your corporate documents are not meant to be signed up […]

Tagged With: blogs, business

John Hardy’s Closes Doors in Albertville

December 28, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

Just 14 months after the City of Albertville cleared the way for John Hardy’s Bar-B-Q, and less than a year after its grand opening, the restaurant in the former Perkins location has closed its doors. Signs were hung on the front doors Monday thanking customers for their patronage and stating JLC, owners of the restaurant, […]

Tagged With: Albertville, business, closures, John Hardy's Bar-B-Q

National Karate Brings Form to Albertville

September 14, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

Another family-based business is making an Albertville mall area a hub for kids these days. And this latest one is set to kick into action. National Karate school has joined Kremer Toy and Hobby and Forte Music Academy in the business center along County Road 37 (behind Carbiou). Soon to be joined by the reborn […]

Tagged With: Albertville, business, National Karate

Owner of St. Michael Restaurant Pleads Guilty in Tax Fraud Case

September 7, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

The owner of St. Michael’s lone Chinese restaurant has pleaded guilty in a tax fraud case dating back more than five years. Dexi Zheng, owner of China Inn Buffet in St. Michael and in Big Lake, pleaded guilty to filing more than $420,000 in false federal income tax returns from 2009 to 2013, failing to […]

Tagged With: business, China Inn, Dexi Zheng, tax

New Restaurant in Albertville Led by Minneapolis Chef

Prairie Run Cafe brings George Finn, a renowned Minneapolis chef, closer to home.

August 12, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

A popular Albertville eating hot spot is open once again thanks to a team of “foodies” assembled by Minneapolis chef George Finn, who is finally bringing his professional life closer to his Big Lake home with Prairie Run Cafe, located in the former Patti J’s location. “I think working in the city taught me a […]

Tagged With: Albertville, breakfast, business, Prairie Run Cafe

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