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 of the St. Michael City Council prior to the city’s boom, from 1977-1987. He served as Mayor of St. Michael from 1987-1991, calling it “good” […]
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 was, in so many ways, “Mr. Albertville” during his time as mayor. And he relished the role. But before his time here in the STMA […]
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 near Zimmerman. Surrounded by her siblings, a somewhat somber outing turned into a joyous event that will be remembered forever. The annual outing was something […]
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 weeks. Voters from the county’s fastest-growing community can educate themselves early next month, as the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a candidate form […]
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 City Council. Now, thanks to one big announcement, the two are in a race to lead the community they’ve proudly served. Current St. Michael Mayor […]
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, is running unopposed for a second term as leader of the county’s largest community. Here’s a look at the Mayoral Candidate Kevin Kasel Age: 59 […]
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 Joe Marx not running for re-election, there will be two new faces on come 2017. The candidates are: Richard Brown, David Dayon, Heather Janiski, Matthew […]
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 is the incumbent, having served the city for over a decade and the last several as the city’s mayor. Jennifer Pederson, a mother of three […]
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 council member left during the middle of her term in 2012 to campaign for mayor and succeeded, handily, in that election. She’s challenged by newcomer […]
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 candidates running in the races for Albertville Mayor, St. Michael Mayor, St. Michael City Council, Albertville City Council, STMA School Board and Wright County Sheriff […]