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Local news for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Hanover

STMA High School Hires New Assistant Principal After a Mid-Year Departure

Edward Cox worked in Buffalo, Shakopee before landing with STMA

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St. Michael-Albertville High School started the 2018-19 school year with two new assistant principals. One of them, Aaron Tepp, gave his notice of resignation mid-October, citing family reasons. STMA tapped retired activities director, Brian Benson, to serve as interim assistant principal during the hiring process, and Edward Cox took over the role at the beginning […]

STMA High School Mourning Death of High School Senior

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The St. Michael-Albertville High School community is reeling this holiday week after learning of the death of a student Monday night. School officials reported to STMA High School families that senior Spencer Charlesworth died, suddenly. The school did not release any details of the death. Principal Bob Driver said school counselors would be on hand Tuesday, […]

VIDEO: Amazing Shootout Sends STMA Girls Soccer to State AA Tournament

Tuesday's test of wills versus Moorhead lasted more than three hours.

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There was no lack of drama in the Section 8AA Girls Soccer Championship, thanks in large part to Moorhead High goalkeeper Emily Soukup, who somehow fought to keep her team alive even when it looked like, at point-blank range, the No. 1 St. Michael-Albertville Knights would be running to the State AA Soccer Tournament next […]

Three New Administrators Join STMA High School Team

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St. Michael-Albertville High School students will see some new faces on the administrative team when they head back to school next week. Aaron Tepp and Jamie Wiitala will join STMA High School as assistant principals, and Mark Jansen is the new principal at Knight’s Academy, STMA’s alternative high school that’s located in the Community Education […]

Hot Dog! Iconic “Wienermobile” Tours St. Michael-Albertville

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No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. If you’re wondering whether you really saw the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile cruising the streets of St. Michael today, the answer is, “Yes!” The iconic hotdog-shaped vehicle is making its way through the streets of the St. Michael-Albertville area this week as part of a national tour to […]

St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Announces Students of the Month

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Homeroom teachers at St. Michael-Albertville High School are always on the lookout for exceptional eleventh-grade students to recommend for STMA’s Rotary Student of the Month program. Local Rotarians select students each month of the school year who embody their motto of “service above self,” with the focus on students in their junior year so the […]

St. Michael-Albertville Breaks Through, Wins Class AAA Wrestling Championship

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After so many years of coming so close, including a tie for the championship with foe and rival Apple Valley, the St. Michael-Albertville Knights wrestling team wasn’t letting this one slip out of their grasp. The Knights knocked off No. 2 Anoka in the state team semifinals, 31-29, and then held off Shakopee in the […]

Varsity Brands Contest Could Award STMA High School up to $25,000

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St. Michael-Albertville High School is one of five in the nation currently in the running for a $25,000 from Varsity Brands. The America’s Most Spirited High School Contest honors one high school that demonstrates unparalleled school spirit and community pride. To enter, schools must submit a 90-second video featuring footage from games, pep rallies, student activities, graduation […]

St. Michael-Albertville High Presents “Cinderella” as Fall Musical

Check out a preview of the R&H Classic

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It’s time for the St. Michael-Albertville High School Fall Musical, and director Joshua Mann and dozens of STMA students are pulling out the best for the “ball,” as they present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Shows are set for 7 p.m. each night Nov. 9, 10 and 11, with a special 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, […]

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