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Former St. Michael Mayor Harold ‘Harry’ Welter Dies after Freak Accident

Welter, a lifelong resident, was 84.

December 28, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Fire Department, Harry Welter, mayor, St. Michael

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.

October 11, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Ron Klecker

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 […]

Tagged With: Albertville, mayor, obituary, Ron Klecker

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.

December 10, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Albertville, Jillian Hendrickson, mayor

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.

September 29, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: city council, mayor, Otsego, voters forum

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.

September 8, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: City Council. 2020 Election, mayor, St. Michael

Meet the Candidates: Kevin Kasel Set for Another Term as St. Michael Mayor

October 28, 2018 By Mike Schoemer

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, […]

Tagged With: election, Kevin Kasel, mayor, St. Michael

Candidate Guide: Meet the Council, Mayor Candidates for City of St. Michael

October 24, 2016 By Samara Postuma

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 […]

Tagged With: 2016, city council, election, mayor, St. Michael

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.

October 20, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: 2014 Election, campaign, mayor, St. Michael

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.

October 20, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: 2014 Election, Albertville, Brad Cedergren, Jillian Hendrickson, mayor

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.

October 14, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: city council, election, mayor, sheriff, St. Michael-Albertville Women of Today, voters forum

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