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 […]
FYCC, Jet Edge and Dale Scherber Win Big at Annual Chamber Awards
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 […]
Otsego Sees a Boom in Residential and Industrial Growth
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 […]
Have You Made New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business?
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 […]
John Hardy’s Closes Doors in Albertville
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, […]
National Karate Brings Form to Albertville
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 […]
Owner of St. Michael Restaurant Pleads Guilty in Tax Fraud Case
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 […]
New Restaurant in Albertville Led by Minneapolis Chef
Prairie Run Cafe brings George Finn, a renowned Minneapolis chef, closer to home.
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 […]
St. Michael’s distractions Food and Drink Makes Last Call
The bar's owners posted a message to Facebook Friday, June 26.
Owners at distractions Bar and Grill in downtown St. Michael are calling it quits, saying this weekend will be their last in business. Last call will be at 1 a.m. Sunday, June 28. Weekend hours at the 400 Main Ave. E. location will be 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. both Friday/Saturday and Saturday/Sunday. Owners Jeff […]
National Dollar Retailer Taking Aim at Albertville
Dollar Tree, Inc., based in Chesapeake, Va., announced last week it will open a new store in Albertville’s retail area this summer. The retailer will be located at 6120 Kalland Circle, next to the Goodyear store and just south of Culvers in the Albertville Plaza area. The store will employ 12-15 associates and managers. “Dollar […]