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Statewide Caucuses Set for Feb. 25

While the Minnesota Primary will focus on national candidates, local political decisions will be made via the state's traditional caucus system.

February 21, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

For the first time in state history, Minnesota is going to be part of the “Super Tuesday” Presidential Nomination Primary, set for Tuesday, March 3.  However, those who are politically […]

Tagged With: caucus, Minnesota, vote

Minnesota National Guard Soldier with St. Michael Ties Dies in S.C.

Pfc. Conner J. McGurran had worked as a cook at Liberty Bar and Grill prior to his Basic Training.

January 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Connor McGurran

The United States Army and Minnesota National Guard recently announced the death of a young soldier at a training exercise in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, earlier this month. Pfc. Connor […]

Tagged With: death, McGurran, Minnesota, soldier

State Sees First Whooping Cough Death in Six Years

The MDH is urging parents, expectant mothers to consider immunization.

January 8, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Minnesota health officials on Wednesday confirmed an infant death related to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The infant was diagnosed with pertussis in August 2019 and died in November […]

Tagged With: Minnesota, Pertussis, whooping cough

Lucero Projected to Win, But Minnesota House, State Offices Go Blue

November 6, 2018 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County-based Republican Eric Lucero, who represents St. Michael, Albertville Otsego and Hanover, is projected to retain his seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, according to projections. But the […]

Tagged With: election, Lucero, Minnesota, Walz

Voters Head to Polls for Minnesota Primary on Tuesday, Aug. 14

Statewide races will be partisan, while Wright County voters will also weigh in on sheriff's race.

August 13, 2018 By Mike Schoemer

Will Minnesota have another round of Tim Pawlenty for Governor? Who will vie for Al Franken’s seat in the U.S. Senate? And, closer to home, which two candidates will battle […]

Tagged With: Minnesota, primary, vote

VIDEO: STMA Special Olympics Joins Minnesota at USA Games

Opening Ceremonies for the National Games were held in Seattle this weekend.

July 2, 2018 By Mike Schoemer

Members of the St. Michael-Albertville Stallions – the local athletic program that is part of Special Olympics Minnesota – marched with other Minnesota athletes in the Opening Ceremonies of the […]

Tagged With: Minnesota, Special Olympics, STMA Stallions

Tornado Strikes Home of STMA Student

A fundraiser is in place for an STMA middle school student and his mom after a tornado struck their home

March 10, 2017 By Mike Schoemer

Monday’s unprecedented storm outbreak, which brought the earliest tornadoes to the state in recorded history, had a devastating impact on a family with St. Michael-Albertville ties. STMA Middle School East student […]

Tagged With: Jeff Anderson, Minnesota, Orrock, tornado, Zimmerman

Local Senators Split as Sunday Liquor Sales Passes Minnesota Senate

Legislation clears huge hurdle with 38-28 vote

February 27, 2017 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Senators were split on Monday, Feb. 27 as the Minnesota State Senate voted 38-28 in favor of ending the ban on Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota. The so-called […]

Tagged With: beer, liquor, Minnesota, Sunday sales

Emmer Cruises, Tom Perrault Leads County Primary

August 9, 2016 By Mike Schoemer

It was a light turnout Tuesday as Minnesotans trickled through the local polling locations to vote in the bi-annual primary. But there were some heavy implications, particularly in a pair […]

Tagged With: election, Gregg Peppin, Minnesota, primary

Coyotes Popping Up in St. Michael, Albertville Neighborhoods

What to do if a pup is perusing your backyard.

September 29, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

A handful of coyote sightings in developed neighborhoods around St. Michael and Albertville have residents wondering what they can do about the critters roaming through backyards and drainage areas. True, […]

Tagged With: coyote, DNR, Minnesota

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