Harold “Harry” Welter was one of the most recognizable faces in St. Michael, for so many reasons. For some, it was his time as a public servant. Harry was part […]
Former Albertville Mayor, Ron Klecker, Dies at 89
Klecker was, arguably, "Mr. Albertville," leading the community through growing pains and helping create a vision for more than just an outlet mall.
Truth be told, I knew of Ron Klecker LONG before I came to St. Michael-Albertville. Klecker, the former mayor of Albertville, died at the age of 89 last Friday. He […]
Albertville Mayor, Family Feel the Heart of the Holidays
The first trip for the Schommer family to a Zimmerman Christmas Tree farm without their mom was met with an unmistakable sign.
One cut, and there it was. Albertville Mayor Jillian (Schommer) Hendrickson and her dad, Mark Schommer, were on their annual trip to cut down their Christmas tree at a farm […]
Otsego Race Takes Center Stage at ERCC Forum Oct. 8
The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Voters Education Forum for local races early next month.
With a host of uncontested local races on the ballots around Wright County, the race for City of Otsego Mayor and Council will be one to watch in the coming […]
Familiar Names File for St. Michael Mayor as Kasel Moves East
St. Michael Mayor Kevin Kasel is moving out to North Carolina, clearing the way for a new city leader.
Both Nadine Schoen and Keith Wettschreck have been mainstays in the city of St. Michael, serving on multiple boards and councils, including the St. Michael Planning Commission and St. Michael […]
Meet the Candidates: Kevin Kasel Set for Another Term as St. Michael Mayor
We took time to correspond with each candidate for city council and school boar in St. Michael-Albertville as we prepare for this important 2018 election. Kevin Kasel, St. Michael Mayor, […]
Candidate Guide: Meet the Council, Mayor Candidates for City of St. Michael
There are six St. Michael residents vying for the two open St. Michael City Council seats this election. With two seats open on council this year, and incumbents Chris Schumm and […]
Election Guide: Newcomer Pederson Challenging Zachman for St. Michael Mayor
Voters will choose between current Mayor Jerry Zachman and newcomer Jennifer Pederson in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election.
St. Michael voters will decide between a lifelong St. Michael resident and a relative newcomer when it comes to the Nov. 4 general election for the city’s mayor. Jerry Zachman […]
Election Guide: Hendrickson, Cedergren Square off for Albertville Mayor
Newcomer Brad Cedergren is challenging current mayor and former councilmember Jillian Hendrickson in November's election.
Two candidates are vying for the position of mayor of Albertville, which carries a two-year term. Incumbent Jillian Hendrickson is vying for her second term in the chair. The former […]
STMA Women of Today, NWCT Hosting Candidate Forum Next Week
City council, mayoral and county sheriff candidates have been invited to the forum set for Tuesday.
The St. Michael-Albertville Women of Today will again provide an educational opportunity for residents in the area planning to vote in November’s general election. STMA Women of Today will welcome […]