What's Open, Closed for Labor Day in St. Michael-Albertville

Happy Labor Day! Here's a look at what's open and closed around the community today.

Tropical Storm Isaac Expected to Cause Increase in St. Michael Gas Prices

Minnesota AAA officials have said that Tropical Storm Isaac–soon expected to become Hurricane Isaac–may cause gas prices to rise quickly around the Twin Cities.

Readers' Choice Winners 2012

Who has the best pizza in town? How about the best customer service? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice.

For the Second Time in a Year, Some St. Michael Communications Go Dark

If you had service via Charter Cable or Verizon, you were missing out yesterday in St. Michael and beyond.

Great Northern Bank Presents $1000 Check To Hanover Food Shelf

This time of year can be difficult on the food shelf and this check can go a long ways.

St. Michael Couple Launching Home Improvement Business

Adam and Liz Meredith of St. Michael have excitedly launched a new local business.

Perfect Pasta Opens In Albertville Today

The first of the new franchise opens today in Albertville.

Distractions Food and Drink Takes Over JR's

Distractions Food and Drink opened for business on July 1 after JR's, John and Carmen, began retirement.

Jimmy’s Closes Doors after Second Run

The regional pizza chain is pulling out of Albertville after giving it a second try.

Stormy Cycle Takes Areas Moto-sports Enthusiasts by “Storm”

The newest location, owned by Brad Pachnik and Scott Storm, has been open for three months and are already expanding their retail area and hope to at some point include rentals.

St. Michael Man Begins Local Loyalty Program

John Tschida has worked with airline and hotel loyalty programs for the last 20 years and decided to launch a local loyalty program.

Shop St. Michael Continues to Grow

The Shop St. Michael group continues to grow and invites other local businesses to join this week at their annual meeting.

JR's Pizza Changing Owners, John and Carmen Retiring

It's been a long run for John and Carmen Robeck but after nearly 45 years in the food industry the couple is ready to retire.

Erin Brockovich Makes Her Way to the Twin Cities Tonight

The famed activist and subject of an Academy Award-winning movie will host a town hall in Fridley Wednesday night. Here's the rundown.

Housing Market in Wright County, State Rebounding

May's numbers show a recovery in real estate prices. But sellers and buyers alike are seeing a shortage in options.

Ethanol Group Offers 85-cents off Gas for Flex Vehicles

Flex-fueled vehicles are in for one great deal this Friday afternoon in St. Michael.

St. Michael's Great Northern Bank Goes Casual For a Cause

Employees at Great Northern Bank have started going casual for a cause on Fridays.

Albertville Business Competes for Chance at National Social Media Title

Patch contributor and local business owner Melissa Harrison is taking aim at a national title.

Napa Auto Parts Relocates with Jump Across Highway 241

After years on the north side of the highway, Napa is set to move into the original Thrifty White Drug location on the south side of Highway 241, next to Hardware Hank.

ECLIPSE: St. Michael Photographer Snares Celestial Moment

The first annular solar eclipse visible in the United States in nearly 18 years hung over Minnesota just briefly Sunday night.

St. Michael's Cash Wise Liquor Expands and Remodels

Cash Wise is now the largest liquor store in the area with thousands of varieties of beers, wines and liquors.

Big Lake Couple Brings Pro Clips Salon to St. Michael

Big Lake-based Pro Clips opened its St. Michael location last November. So far, business is sweeping up.

After a Month on the Sidelines, Nike Re-opens at Albertville Premium Outlets

One of the mall's anchors re-opened after shutting down for a remodeling project last weekend. Fans were greeted with new decor, and a shot at $500.

Center Cut Takes Over Albertville's Steffens Meats

The Rogers-based meat market has expanded to Albertville with the move after longtime butcher Gary Steffens hung up his cleaver.

Whole Foods Market Confirms First Northwest Suburbs Store

The natural and organic foods supermarket plans on opening the 34,000 square-foot store in 2013 in Maple Grove's former Ultimate Electronics location.

Readers' Choice: Who has the Best Manicures for Moms

With Mother's Day around the corner, we thought we'd focus on a bit of pampering with our next category. So we ask: Where do you like to get your nails "did?"

Reader's Choice: Schulte's in St. Michael Best Garden Center

With its hometown roots and array of plants and accessories, Schulte's Nursery is St. Michael's top Garden Center, according to Patch Nation.

Rockford Duo Revives Albertville Jimmy’s Pizza

A pair of Rockford firefighters who took on the Jimmy’s Pizza business in Rockford are taking a shot on reviving the franchise here.

Neighbor Eatery and Saloon Easter Brunch

Hog Roast

Spring Salad Luncheon

Fish Fry

Fish Fry

St. Albert's Fish Fry

St. Patrick's Day Party at Pubhouse 19

All You Can Eat Fish Fry at Pubhouse 19

STMA Girls U13 C2 Soccer Fundraiser

Minnesota Kings Event at Fox Hollow

STMA Lions Pancake Breakfast

A Christmas Tea