Healing Hands Hold Down St. Michael Business

By day, Kimberly Carlson was a postal worker in the Twin Cities. By weekend, she was working on her true craft—therapeutic massage. Now, she’s taken her “hobby” and made it her full-time profession.

O Christmas Tree: Real or Fake That is St. Michael's Question

Are you going "fake" or real with your tree? If you choose real, here are some tips you probably don't want to miss.

Small Business Saturday Hits St. Michael-Albertville

The second Small Business Saturday is this Saturday. Local merchants are asking residents to take one day to shop local and small.

An "Insider's Look" at Black Friday at Albertville Outlets

So the "general information" is out there about the big Thanksgiving Weekend sales at the "outlet mall." Here are some tips they don't tell you.

UPDATE: Albertville Premium Outlets Releases Black Friday Information

Several outlets will open at 9 p.m. Thanksgiving evening. Then, many stores will open on the hour, with the entire mall open by 12:01 a.m. Friday. The savings continue through Sunday. Here’s the scoop.

Albertville Mom Introduces Sweet Snacking Without the Guilt

Through the "Bake and Give" Project, Jessica Schmitz is helping during the holidays, one family at a time. You can skip the baking, and help at the same time.

Archery Business Aims for St. Michael Pellco Space

The new endeavor would bring an archery range, sales floor and classroom to the former machining location on 43rd Street in St. Michael.

Parent Talk: When Strangers Aren't The Danger

On the cusp of the happenings at Penn State University, what should we be looking for to keep our kids safe? What if the strangers aren't the danger?

J&B Meats Makes a Name for Itself in St. Michael

The company, which has called St. Michael home for decades, is spreading its proverbial wings. Now, it's giving back through a regional contest.

St. Michael Mom Starts Small Business with Headbands

St. Michael mom, Jan Parkin, started making Halle Bands to help her daughter. Now, she's turned that venture into a successful online business.

Get Out: Live Music, Crafts and Flapjacks Set for Beautiful Weekend

It's St. Michael’s weekend entertainment guide to crafts, tasty morsels and Pype dreams.

Twins Prove Albertville's Sister Kenny So Much More than Sports Therapy

Sisters and speech therapists Shanda Gaunt and Manda Riebel are twins, speech therapists and both former speech therapy patients. They're passing that expertise on to the community through their work.

St. Michael Shopper's Weekly Tip: Do you buy products your household won't use?

Buying products you don't use is O.K. when you're getting paid in the end. And remember to find a worthy cause and donate.

Get Out: A Birthday Bash for Albertville Bar, and Pumpkins Galore are in Store

St. Michael’s weekend entertainment guide to Halloween celebrations, pumpkins, and live music.

Frugal Finds: Lots of Fun Around St. Michael-Albertville Over the Long Weekend

There is no shortage of fun around town this week and weekend.

St. Michael, Kwik Trip Execs Unveil New Store

The 413th Kwik Trip location in the Upper Midwest made its opening official last week, with a visit from CEO Don Zietlow and other dignitaries.

Lowe's Home Improvement to Close 20 Stores, Including Rogers

Lowe's will close Rogers location, with merchandise reductions on now.

Albertville Store Front Keeps St. Michael/Albertville Clothed in School Spirit Apparel

Albertville resident, Jan Capps, is a pro when it comes to apparel in St. Michael/Albertville.

Get Out: A Weekend of Music, Food and Fun in St. Michael Area

The festivities start with a huge football game Friday night and continue through one busy weekend in St. Michael-Albertville. It all leads to a "short" week next week.

St. Michael Kwik Trip Opens on O'Day Avenue

The huge commercial project will anchor the commercial portion of the Hans Hagen Development, and gives a much-needed spark to the I-94 and Highway 241 corner.

St. MIchael-Albertville Cheer Team Takes Top Billing

Knights' squad comes off the sidelines to win regional competition.

Rain Checks Can Be the Ticket to More Savings in St. Michael, Albertville

Patch's coupon queen returns with a question we've all faced once or twice: Can I get a rain check?

Top U.S. Taekwando Academy Opens School in St. Michael

Been to the St. Michael Library lately? If you've visited the "old" location, you might be surprised at what folks are studying there today.

Get Out: St. Michael-Albertville Hockey Hosts "A Knight to Remember"

St. Michael’s weekend entertainment guide to jeans, Knights and treasures.

Frugal Finds: St. Michael-Albertville Goes Prime Time with Fundraiser

A prime rib dinner for $25 highlights a weekend full of good deals.

Nutrition on a Mission Comes to Albertville Kitchen

InFit and Anytime Fitness owner/trainer Ashley Darkenwald took her personal message of healthy eating right into the kitchen of one Albertville mom.

Knight Armour Offering New Apparel to St. Michael-Albertvile Fans

In a search for better-designed clothing, one St. Michael-Albertville Knights fan has taken matter into her own hands.

St. Michael Grad a State Fair Winner: 10,000 Licks Wins Competition

Jennifer Folkens' dream of a salty, caramel confection has earned her a ticket into Kemps Ice Cream lore.

St. Michael-Albertville Savers Can Pay it Forward

See your "stockpile" stacking up? Check with a local food shelf or church to help you help them.

Frugal Finds: Labor Day Weekend on a Low Budget

Labor Day is becoming a huge weekend for bargain hunters. Here's a few local finds.

Albertville's Goin' Postal Makes Change at the Top

Brian Edlund takes local packaging palace over as Lynn VanDenBroeke prepares for a new adventure.

Gas Guide: St. Michael-Albertville Sees Pump Prices Rise at Labor Day Looms

Gas prices traditionally spike around the Labor Day Weekend, as thousands from this region will travel for one "last gasp" trip. Prices are rising in advance of that three-day weekend.

St. Michael's Zipp Family Zeroes Out Electrical Waste

A contest between Wright Hennepin and Lake Region Electric Cooperative drew in six area households, including one from St. Michael, as a way to educate people about saving and conserving energy.

Get Out: Family Fun and Golf Outings in St. Michael-Albertville this Weekend

St. Michael’s weekend entertainment guide to music, outdoor summer fun and more.

SLIDESHOW: St. Michael Daze Parade A Sun-Filled Success

More than 80 entries made their way through the new heart of St. Michael, marching around the Town Center area.

How to find Coupons 101

Super saver Emily Goldsberry of St. Michael-Albertville reveals more tricks of the coupon trade.

Frugal Families: St. Michael Daze Offers Families Fun on a Budget

From a garage sale to a free circus (for kids), the weekend is full of family fun for a song.

A Complete Guide to St. Michael Daze and Knights

Check out the full slate of this weekend's city celebration, including new features and old favorites.

St. Michael Daze and Knights Medallion CLUE No. 2

The hunt is on as the clues are coming each day. Check back tomorrow for even more important information for the 2011 hunt.

Gas Guide: Oil Prices Down, Gas Prices Steady in St. Michael Area

Despite the crash of the stock and commodities markets Thursday, gas prices were only down about a nickel from top prices last week.