Midwest Rubs and a Coffee Shop Find a Home in Colonial Mall

After being vacant for nearly eight years, the space formerly leased by a St. Michael baker has been brought to life by a local couple and their business partner.

Readers' Choice: Garden Centers Galore for St. Michael Green Thumbs

Whether you need plants, mulch, pots or tools of the trade, there are some quality garden centers in St. Michael and Albertville. Where's your favorite?

Reader's Choice: Patti J’s Earns Best Breakfast Award

St. Michael Patch readers made Albertville’s “diner” the best spot to start the day.

Parent Talk: When Is It Time For Teens To Get a Job?

With summer approaching, for some St. Michael-Albertville teens it's time to start applying and looking for jobs.

St. Michael Man Opens Chocolate Shop on Main Street Maple Grove

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory leaves, Main Street Chocolates moves in.

PubHouse 19 Named Best March Madness Spot in St. Michael-Albertville

The results are in for our Readers' Choice on the best place to watch the NCAA tournament.

Jimmy's Pizza in Albertville now Aims for April Reboot

After closing nearly one month ago, Jimmy's is aiming to re-open its Albertville location in about two weeks.

Rogers Best Buy Store Gets the Axe

Best Buy recently announced they will close 50 stores and possibly layoff hundreds of employees. Rogers' location was one of five Twin Cities locations reported to be on the list of closures.

Minnesota-based Best Buy to Close Stores, Cut Employees

Fifty stores could close and 400 employees could lose their jobs. The nearest to St. Michael is in Rogers, which is one of the company's newest stores in Minnesota.

Check out St.Michael Patch's New Features

St. Michael Patch has shuffled a few things around on your home page, hopefully making life even easier for you here in the St. Michael-Albertville area.

BestFriends Vet Clinic Opens in Albertville

The community's newest destination for four-legged friends is off and running, said owner and vet Dr. Lisa Sell.

St. Michael-Albertville Adoptable Pets of the Week–March 23

After closing for spring cleaning last weekend, Crossroads Animal Shelter is featuring these furry friends this Friday on Patch.

Jet Edge of St. Michael Earns Recognition from Gov. Dayton

St. Michael-based Jet Edge, a local business that has made national and international waves this past year, was honored with a Governor's Trade Award.

The Magic Officially Leaves St. Michael

Crews pulled the signs off the "old" Cinemagic Theater in St. Michael Wednesday.

REMINDER: Shop St. Michael Hosting Online Business Seminar

Shop St. Michael and the St. Michael EDA will team to host a seminar for local and small business owners Thursday in an effort to boost commerce.

St. Michael, Albertville Golfers Can Take Aim

The incredible temperatures and recent moisture have made the grade for local golf courses. Many are now open to the public, with some restrictions.

Get Out: The Weekend is Overflowing with Family, Fun Events

This weekend features everything from arts and crafts to green beer and corn beef. Check out these highlights.

St. Michael-Albertville Picks Patch's Choice for St. Patty's

If you enjoy green beer, corn beef and cabbage, Saturday's shapes up to be a great day. And St. Michael-Albertville thinks you should spend it in a pub.

St. Michael Couple, Friend Take Aim with Midwest Archery

Tucked off of Naber Avenue in the former Pellco Machinery building is the northwest metro's newest destination for bow hunters. But archers of all levels will find something fun at Midwest Archery's new home.

Jimmy's Pizza in Albertville Closes, to Re-open March 19

After a fallout with former manager Andy Thompson, who went on to created Andy's Pizza, Jimmy's returned last year. Now the business is closed, with little explanation.

Readers Choice: Best Cup of Coffee Found at ...

This year's Readers Choice Awards (Best Of) kicked off the way many of us kick-start our day–with a cup of coffee. This year's winner is a familiar favorite.

St. Michael Area Businesses Team Up for Kids Health Fair

Information on everything from chiropractic care to eye health for kids will be available to families Saturday morning at the St. Michael City Center.

Kmart Closing Monticello Location

Once a pioneer in the retail industry, Kmart is closing its exurban outpost in Monticello, one of two store closings in Minnesota.

St. Michael's Jet Edge Gets More National Exposure

A new documentary on National Geographic features sign cut by a local company. It's the latest national exposure for Jet Edge.

Chamber of Commerce Joins Private Sector Program

The I-94 West Chamber, which includes St. Michael and Albertville businesses, has joined a private-sector economic development program.

BEST OF ST. MICHAEL: Vote Now For the Community's Best Cup

The Best of STMA poll series begins today by highlighting coffee in St. Michael and Albertville. It's one of many questions we'll be asking you, our readers.

VIDEO: Five Steps to Claiming Your Business Listing on St. Michael Patch

A one-minute video guide to claiming your free business listing on St. Michael Patch. Because everyone could use a bit of free advertising.

Vote for the Best of St. Michael-Albertville in Our Upcoming Patch Polls

Patch is introducing a new feature that allows users to vote for our community's best businesses and services.

Dispatches: Albertville Business Owner Finds His Calling Through Nutrition

Bob Lyons, owner of the new Albertville Energy Zone, went through two health crises before putting it all together and finding his dream.

Frugal Finds: A St. Michael Valentine's Day on the Cheap

It’s possible to enjoy romance while still being frugal.

Parent Talk: Kids and Chiropractic Care in St. Michael

Curious about pediatric chiropractor care? Here's a Q & A with Great Lakes Chiropractic owner and chiropractor Dr. Kimberly Martin.

St. MIchael-Albertville High Teams with J&B Group for No Name Contest

Some great kids are helping the No Name Steaks brand look for "Original Kids," as the high school video broadcast class has put together a unique, promotional video.

St. Michael's Jet Edge Featured on Modern Marvels

Tune in as the popular History Channel program will take a closer look Monday at one of St. Michael's premier manufacturing businesses.

Perham-based KLN Opens Store at Albertville PRemium Outlets

Giving a face to the Minnesota-based company that provides snackers with chips, licorice and more, KLN has opened a site in the "outlet mall."

Payless Tobacco Opens Up Shop in Albertville

The community's first tobacco shop opened in Albertville on Sunday.

North Crow River News, Sun Newspapers, to be Sold

ECM Publishers, based in the northern suburbs, has signed a letter of intent to purchase Minnesota's Sun Newspapers, owners and operators of local labels like the North Crow River News and Monticello Times.

Outdoors Specialists Calling it Quits in Maple Grove

After more than a decade and a half at Maple Grove Crossings, Gander Mountain might just be looking for greener pastures in the retail capital of the northwest suburbs. For now, though, it plans to close its doors in February.

Business Mag Honors Albertville's Mold-Tech

Minnesota Business has selected Albertville's Mold-Tech as its manufacturer of the year for 2011.

Just For Kix Finds Niche with Albertville's InFit

The dance school chain has teamed up with InFit to provide a fitting combination for kids and adults alike.

Pizza Wars Continue: Little Casears Hits Albertville, Pizza Hut in St. Michael

Two national chains are coming to town, just in time for a pizza-filled holiday season.