Chris Bruan, who bravely made her way to center court at St. Michael-Albertville High School just a few days ago for the school basketball program’s Coaches Vs. Cancer Event, ended her 12-year battle versus cancer on Monday, Feb. 5. She was 46. A proud mother to Tyler and his sisters, Kaitlyn and Nikki – her […]
Hats, Horses and Hope for STMA Mom Tamara Evans
Cancer is no stranger to Tamara Evans. The St. Michael mom of four has battled the vicious disease three times now over the course of seven years. This time she is battling Stage 4 breast cancer and her friends are rallying support behind her as she undergoes an aggressive six rounds of chemotherapy. “I’ve known Tamara […]
Community Rallies for St. Michael Boy, Team Tucker
Eight-year-old Tucker Helstrom is like most third grade boys. He loves hockey and football, and he can often be found running around the backyard and playing with his friends. He’s got a grin that is impossible not to grin back at and now, unlike many other eight-year-olds, he’s begun the battle of his life after […]
Benefit Set Sunday for Otsego Mom with Stage IV Cancer
An Otsego mother who has seven children was recently diagnosed with cancer, just as she and her husband were celebrating the family’s eighth pregnancy. Unfortunately, Monica Mize lost her child last month, and is still fighting a terrible illness in breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones, causing hypercalcemia, a condition where too much […]
Fundraiser for David Becker and Family set for Saturday
A fundraiser and spaghetti feed for David Becker and family will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the St. Michael Catholic School, 14 Main Street in St. Michael on Saturday, March 21. David was recently diagnosed with Stage IV cancer of the esophagus, and friends and family are reaching out to assist the […]
Albertville Native Plants Tree at NSU to Honor Fallen Cousin
Albertville's Teresa Edelman, a grad of STMA, planted the tree as part of her honors thesis project.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Northern State University Cancer Awareness Tree was earlier this week in Aberdeen, S.D., the culmination of honors thesis project for NSU Honors Program student Teresa Edelman. Visitors to the tree can tie a ribbon around its branches in honor of those who have fought or are still fighting cancer, and those […]
Team Baker Banking on St. Michael Fundraiser
Family members, friends and fundraisers will be partying for a good cause on Saturday, Aug. 16 at St. Michael’s Distractions Bar and Grill as the community attempts to raise funds for Erin Baker, a young woman who has spent the last seven years battling Melanoma. The event is set for 2 p.m. to close on […]
Randy Kolles, 45, Loses Long Battle with Brain Cancer
Randy Kolles passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He ended a more than four-year fight with a Stage IV brain cancer, which was diagnosed on Christmas Eve day, 2010. Services are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2 at St. Albert’s Catholic Church, Albertville. Visitation will be […]
Fish Fry Set for Monticello Man Battling Against Cancer
The Monticello community is hoping some friend fish will help a local family with its fight against cancer. A fish fry will be held from 4;30 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 21 at The Station Bar and Grill in Monticello for Don Ascher, a small business owner with his wife Diane, who is battling Stage […]