Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has extended the Stay Home Order until May 4 in order to continue what he sees as Minnesota’s success in slowing the spread of COVID-19 across the state. The Stay Home Order is now extended to 11:59 pm on May 3, 2020. “What we are doing is working, Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “We are taking […]
North Wright County Today Video Series: COVID-19 Response from Financial Leaders
A series of Zoom conversations with the people who are here to help in our communities with services, advice and more.
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 this video series. Next up in this series – a bit of financial discussion as we face uncertain times in our economy. Nick Shultz, President […]
Wright County Offers Mental Health Resources During COVID-19
County officials realize stress, anxiety can be factors during the pandemic
Living through a public health emergency such as COVID-19 can be extremely stressful. It is common to feel anxious, be afraid for the health and safety of yourself and loved ones, or feel overwhelmed by the constant, rapidly changing, and often conflicting information on social media and other news channels. When experiencing these feelings, helpful […]
VIDEO: NWCT Hosts New Series – COVID 19 Response from Community Leaders
A series of Zoom conversations with the people who are here to help in our communities with services, advice and more.
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 this video series. First up are leaders from Albertville, Otsego and St. Michael. Albertville City Administrator Adam Nafstad, Otsego Mayor Jessica Stockcamp and St. Michael […]
St. Michael-Albertville Educators, Families Ready for Distance Learning Through May 4
Teachers and administrators in the St. Michael-Albertville school district, like all others in the state, have spent the past 10 days in a whirlwind of preparation, as the schools plan to spend at least the next five weeks teaching students in a wholly unfamiliar way. What Has Happened So Far In this time, the school […]
Editor’s Note: Coronavirus Hits St. Michael Family
They will not be alone in their fight. Let's make sure of it.
From the Editor: To know Rose Thunder is to admire her. A mom. A business owner. A true believer in the spirit of giving. Her husband, Ken, is one of those quiet guys who smiles while his wife shines. A hard worker and great father. So many of us can relate. The Thunder family was […]
Stay at Home Order Hurts, but Not a Complete Shutdown for STMA Businesses
Walz order an aim to limit interactions, slow spread
Gov. Tim Walz took another unprecedented step in aiming to curb the threat of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, which has taken one Minnesota life and has a dozen others hospitalized. The Governor issued a Stay at Home Executive Order Wednesday, March 25, 2020, citing a multitude of factors, not the least […]
BREAKING: City of St. Michael Closes to Aid COVID-19 Fight
The city will continue to function and provide services, but the central office will be closed.
The City of St. Michael announced Monday, March 23 that all facilities and the city’s central office would be closed for an indefinite time. The move was made to protect employees and families from the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has brought much of the community to a standstill. City council meetings will continue, as the […]
BREAKING: Restaurants, Bars, Even Gyms to Close to Public across Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz issued executive order 20-04, taking drastic steps to curb crowds amid the fight against novel coronavirus.
Calling it an “imperative” to curb crowds and gatherings amid the state’s fight against COVID-19, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took extreme measures Monday, March 16, issuing Executive Order 20-04, which closes and limits thousands of restaurants, bars and other businesses throughout the state until Friday, March 27. “It’s important that we continue to take steps […]
St. Michael Dunn Bros. Adjusts Business Operations, Offers Free Lunches to Kids
The coffee shop became the first STMA business to alter operations to address COVID-19, and will offer food to kids who don't have access to lunch/breakfast.
In an unprecedented move, St. Michael’s Dunn Bos coffee shop will become a drive-thru only operation, an attempt to protect both employees and customers amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, the St. Michael business will team with Westbridge Community Church to provide lunches to kids in need while St. Michael-Albertville schools are dismissed through March to […]