The site of a St. Michael standoff in June is now the location of a huge structural fire after flames were reported by witnesses shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. The property at 599 Central Avenue NE in St. Michael belongs to the Gardas family – which was the location of a standoff […]
St. Michael Gets Major Detour as County 19 Closes July 25
The road will shut down through September.
St. Michael drivers can expect major headaches over the next several weeks as Wright County begins the rehabilitation and renovation of Wright County Highway 19 through the heart of the city, starting next week. Wright County 19 will close at the “One-Way Pair” on the north side to Ash Avenue/Clarissa Lane on the south side, […]
Standoff Ends in St. Michael as Man is Apprehended
Law enforcement made their final move in the 8 p.m. hour.
After nearly two full days of an intense standoff between a St. Michael man and law enforcement agencies is over. The stalemate ended in the 8 p.m. hour Wednesday, June 22, when law enforcement agencies made the decision to fire back at the man, 39-year-old Brandon Gardas, who had fired on them multiple times since […]
Standoff Paralyzes St. Michael Neighborhoods
Wright County officials have identified the suspect barricaded in his home as Brandon Gardas, 39, St. Michael.
Wright County Sheriff’s Deputies, St. Cloud SWAT teams and other officials have been on the scene of a standoff in the 500 Block of Central Avenue Northeast in St. Michael after a domestic dispute spiraled into a scene where a man fired multiple shots into the area around his residence Tuesday, June 21. Witnesses say […]
Roundabout Construction Closing St. Michael Roadway
The Wright County Highway Department has been informed that the City of St. Michael will close Wright County Highway 119 at the intersection of Jansen Avenue beginning today (Tuesday, June 7) to construct a roundabout. This closure expected to last approximately four weeks and is weather dependent. A detour will be posted along County Highway […]
Former St. Michael Mayor Harold ‘Harry’ Welter Dies after Freak Accident
Welter, a lifelong resident, was 84.
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” […]
SOAR and St. Michael Team to Illuminate the Night
The special light display will launch Saturday with a live Facebook event.
St. Michael and the SOAR Regional Arts Group are teaming up this holiday season to light up the St. Michael City Center. The new collaboration will officially kick off this weekend and run through the night of Sunday, Dec. 20. It’s the inaugural run for the event, which will continue to grow as the City […]
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 […]
BREAKING: County Approves Demolition of Corner Bar in St. Michael
The bar will be knocked down and removed before summer's end.
Courtesy of Wright County Communications One of the city of St. Michael’s longest sagas – what to do with the Corner Bar – is coming to a close. The bar will be torn down before summer’s end. The Wright County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the demolition of The Corner Bar, a landmark […]
UPDATED: Popular St. Michael Restaurant Closes, Re-Opens Due to COVID-19
A deep cleaning and employee testing took place last week, allowing the restaurant to re-open Friday, July 10. It's open for lunch this week.
UPDATE: After testing and cleaning, Main Street Farmer and BK Taphaus successfully re-opened Friday, July 10 to the public. The businesses released the following statements to their fans on Facebook: Original story: St. Michael’s most popular venue – Main Street Farmer Eatery and BK Taphaus – will be temporarily closed after an employee tested positive […]
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