Emily Dehmer, a seventh grader from St. Michael, recently took first place in the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge’s Youth Photography Contest. Dehmer took a stunning vertical shot of some towering trees she found within the refuge in Zimmerman.
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On Nov. 16, Melissa Anne Temen, 42, of Albertville, was arrested in Hanover on the charge of false information to law enforcement.
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Among the slew of small and local businesses struggling across the country are movie theaters. And while the local St. Michael Cinema 15 reassures folks that they won’t be disappearing from the community anytime soon, the theater also isn’t immune to the economic struggles of being forced to…
The Crow River Senior Center will be virtual effective immediately until at least Dec. 18 with the new Stay Safe Minnesota orders. All activities will be accessible online through Zoom. Contact the director Vonnie Waters to access via email vwaters@crowriverseniorcenter.com or call 763-497-8…
Whether it was the pandemic blues or Gov. Walz’s mandate that disrupted your Thanksgiving plans, consider supporting a local restaurant by ordering a meal of gratitude for pick-up or delivery.
Although congregation members can’t gather in-person for this year’s family service day at Alleluia Lutheran Church in St. Michael, folks will still be able to stop by and drive through to get their good deeds in.
On Nov. 12, Dustin John Palm, 31, of Rockford, was arrested in Buffalo on the charges of theft, possession of shoplifting tools, fleeing law enforcement and a Wright County warrant for third degree burglary violations.
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The St. Michael City Council met Nov. 10 to discuss a concept plan for the Town Center area, which would include a residential component.
The majority of voters in the Crow River News area cast absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. Popularity of absentee voting became clear when area city councils certified local election results on Nov. 12 and 13.
On Nov. 2, Leigha Kathleen Clark, 43, of Annandale, was arrested in St. Michael on a Wright County warrant for fourth degree DWI violations.
Voters in Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District overwhelming chose to send incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Emmer back to the nation’s Capitol on Election Day.
Millions of Minnesotans cast their votes in the 2020 general election, either on the traditional Election Day or in the unprecedented number of early and absentee ballots.. Now, the results have been calculated and the winners are in. The unofficial results are in the race for area city coun…
St. Michael Middle School East has announced those students named October Students of the Month. Those student include: Kierra Au, Bryn Bartus, Ella Cheely, Addison Demerchant, Will Hein, Levi Hewitt, Averie Martinsen, Emmanuel McGee, Jacob Nehring, Kendal O’Connor, Kendyl O’Connor, Hailey R…
Students at St. Michael Elementary School demonstrated Knight Character traits throughout the month of October. They showed the character trait, and trustworthiness.
Several area churches will be distributing free fresh produce and dairy products on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The distribution begins at 3 p.m. and will continue until all the donations are gone.
SOAR Regional Arts is seeking sponsors to create a holiday light display for the community to enjoy. Envision walking along a festive, lit path filled with trees and other light displays compliments of local businesses. Illuminate the Night will be free and open to the public. All proceeds …
Shawn Alderman dedicated more than 30 years of his life in the military as a Special Forces medic helping heal wounded soldiers. Now retired from active duty, he has no plans of slowing down.
Retired US Air Force Major Derek Plymate served a full 21 years in a career than took him to far away places, such as Anchorage in Alaska, Ramstein Air Base in Germany and Kandahar in Afghanistan.
The American Legion in Osseo has been a staple in the lives of many of its members. The pandemic has changed and even stopped the way some veterans and legion members have to spend their time since March.
On Oct. 31, Victor Namo Padmore, 34, of St. Michael, was arrested in St. Michael on the charges of second degree assault, domestic assault by strangulation and domestic assault.
Nicholas Jorda Hustoft, 28, of St. Michael was sentenced Oct. 21 for gross misdemeanor third degree DWI to 365 days jail, $3,000 fine; 363 days, $2,600 stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve two days jail, pay $400 fine plus surcharges, undergo a chemical dependency assessmen…
At its Oct. 27 meeting, the St. Michael City Council approved CARES Act funding reimbursements.
In St. Michael, two current city council members, Keith Wettschreck and Nadine Schoen, competed for the mayor’s seat in the Nov. 3 General Election. Voters chose Wettschreck. He drew 5,170 votes (56.53%), compared with 3,933 votes for Schoen (43.01%).
In the race for the St. Michael-Albertville School Board, all the precincts have reported.
In the race for District 4 of the Wright County Board, incumbent Michael Potter was not reelected.
The Minnesota Senate announced on Oct. 22 that the 2021 Senate Internship Program is open for applications. Many college students must complete an internship before graduation. Unfortunately, with safety guidelines causing companies to limit work or attendance in a physical setting, opportun…
On Oct. 21, Justin Dakota Huntington, 21, of Clear Lake, was arrested in Albertville on the charge of fifth degree possession of a controlled substance.
Alexander Owen Land, 22, of Albertville, sentenced on Oct. 20 for misdemeanor fourth degree DWI to 90 days jail, $1,000 fine; 84 days, $800 stayed for one year on conditions of probation, serve 6 days jail, pay $200 fine plus surcharges, complete a Level I driving program and follow all reco…
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The St. Michael City Council recognized and thanked Mayor Kevin Kasel for his years of service to the city. He is been a resident of St. Michael for nearly 20 years.
The city of Corcoran will save roughly $25,000 in interest per year by selling General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan bonds to refinance bonds sold in 2012 to pay for constructing the city Public Works Facility.
On Oct. 13, Veronica Anne Lawrence, 31, of Rockford, was arrested in Rockford on Wright County and Hennepin County warrants for fourth degree DWI and a Stearns County warrant for theft.
The STMA Girls Tennis season ended after falling to Maple Grove High School in the semifinals of the Section 5AA tournament. It was the second year in a row that the season ended in a semifinal loss. With no individual tournament play available this year due to COVID, the 2020 season is offi…
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For the seventh consecutive season, the St. Michael-Albertville High School girl’s cross country team captured the Section 5AA team title. Ordinarily the team would be advancing and competing at the State Cross Country Meet, but in this pandemic year, the season concluded with the Section 5…
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