St. MIchael Man Charged with Armed Robbery of St. Louis Park Woman

Martez Romale Turner of St. Michael is charged with first-degree armed robbery in the Dec. 7 incident.

Trial for Man Accused in Albertville Teacher's Murder Set for June

Despite his troubles procuring an attorney thus far, Delbert Huber will be in court for his jury trial in June.

St. Michael Man Who Caused August Standoff Sentenced

Michael David Meisenholder was sentenced last week in Wright County District Court for an Aug. 1 incident that caused a standoff in a St. Michael neighborhood.

Ice, Light Snow Create Havoc for Wright County Deputies

More than two dozen accidents were reported over the last 10 days thanks to icy roads and some heavier snow Thursday night. Those calls dominate this week's calls report.

Family of St. Michael-Albertville Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Suspects

The family of 45-year-old Timothy Larson has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Delbert Huber and his family in Wright County District Court.

Alcohol Violations Mark Sheriff's Report

The Wright County Sheriff's Department and the St. Michael Fire Department responded to the following calls recently.

St. Michael Lumberyard Fire Deemed "Suspicious," Reward Offered

After a thorough investigation of the former Simonson Lumber site, the St. Michael Fire Department has determined the cause of the Jan. 7 blaze was, indeed, arson.

Simonson Lumberyard Fire in St. Michael Dominates Recent Calls

Albertville Fire, St. Michael Fire and the Wright County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls recently, including the huge blaze in downtown St. Michael.

UPDATE: Wright County Searching for Two Snowmobilers in Lake Charlotte

Update: Two men were pulled from the lake Sunday. Their names have now been released as authorities have informed family members.

FBI Still Investigating "Man in Black," Albertville Robbery

The FBI continues to question a man arrested in Nobles County last Thursday who they believe could be the infamous bank robber that has swept the Twin Cities metro and beyond over the last four months.

VIDEO: Resident Captures Video of St. Michael Fire

Dr. Phillip Detlefsen captured some eye-opening video of Saturday's fire, which leveled the old St. Michael lumberyard.

New Year's Eve Calls Low for St. Michael, Albertville

First responders and officers on patrol didn't have much to handle around St. Michael on New Year's Eve, as drivers played it safe. The wintry weather, including snow and ice, might have played a role as well.

Fire Engulfs Old St. Michael Lumberyard

St. Michael Patch readers are sending in photos of the flames from last night's fire, which gutted the former lumberyard location in downtown St. Michael. The fire broke out shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday morning.

VIDEO: Crews Pull Target Truck from Pond West of Albertville

After more than eight hours submerged in an icy pond, crews from various state agencies and regional businesses were able to remove the truck from a pond.

Target Truck Loses Control, Slides into Pond off I-94 Near Albertville

A semi truck pulling a Target trailer left the road Friday morning about five miles west of Albertville and sank into an icy pond.

Nobles County Files Charges Against Man in Black Suspect

Mark Edward Westch was charged with armed robbery Thursday in Nobles County Court. Meanwhile, the FBI is investigating if the once-convicted felon is, indeed, the sought after "Man in Black," who robbed the Albertville Premier Banks location last year.

UPDATE: FBI Arrests Bank Robber, Could Be Albertville Connection

The FBI announced the arrest of Mark Edward Wetsch of Minneapolis in connection with a bank robbery in Brewster, Minn, yesterday. Investigators are evaluating if he is the "Man in Black."

Sentencings: Recent St. Michael Area Sentencings Handed Down

The following court cases involving area arrests were handed down in Wright County Court. Information is provided by the Wright County Attorney's Office.

DUI Patrols in Wright County Net Offenders in St. Michael, Albertville

Wright County deputies increased DWI/DUI patrols over the two-week holiday stretch. The results began popping up in this latest report of police and fire calls.

Judge Sets Omnibus Hearing for Suspect in Albertville Teacher Murder

After delaying legal proceedings for more than a month, Delbert Huber, the 81-year-old charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Timothy Larson, will have his omnibus hearing in January.

Albertville Bank Robber Continues Crime Spree in Minneapolis

The "Man in Black" traded in his black jacket for a tan one, but the result was the same.

Recent St. Michael Area Sentencings - Dec. 20

The following court cases involving local arrests were handed down in Wright County Court. Information is provided by the Wright County Attorney's Office.

Thin Ice Prompts Call to Rescue Team in St. Michael Area

Though nothing was found, St. Michael Fire and Wright County Deputies are reminding residents the ice is still thin on area lakes.

Court Appoints Emergency Conservator for Man Accused of Killing Albertville Teacher

Looking to get legal proceedings against 81-year-old Delbert Huber moving again, a Kandiyohi County Court judge has a local attorney to review the accused gunman's assets.

Sentencings: Recent St. Michael Area Sentencings

The following court cases involving area arrests were handed down in Wright County Court. Information is provided by the Wright County Attorney's Office.

Snowfall Causes Spike in St. Michael Area Accidents

The Dec. 3 snow made travel a bit treacherous and caused more than 50 property damage accidents and a couple of rollovers locally.

Accomplice in St. Michael Teacher's Shooting Claims Mental Illness

Defense attorney's for Timothy Huber, an alleged accomplice in the shooting death of Timothy Larson, have filed paperwork stating the man was mentally ill at the time of the crime.

“Man in Black” who robbed Albertville Bank Still on Spree

Authorities are now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the man who has robbed several banks in the Twin Cities, including Albertville’s Premier Bank last month.

Medical Calls Keep St. Michael Fire and Rescue Running

Colder weather and some slippery conditions brought about more calls for help from local rescue teams in the St. Michael area last week.

Power Outage Causes Albertville Day Care Scare

Albertville Fire Crews were called to Especially for Children after a power outage and a strange smell drew concerns from staff.

Wright County Car vs. Deer Accidents Soar Throughout Week Prior to Thanksgiving

Car vs. deer accidents soared as deer hunting moved into full swing in the area, putting the animals on the move.

Albertville Suspect Strikes Uptown Bremer Bank

The man federal and Wright County officials believe is responsible for a host of armed robberies in the Twin Cities area has struck again, this time in Uptown Minneapolis.

Fire and Police Calls for St. Micahel Area

Two assaults and a car fire highlighted last week's list of fire and police calls in the St. Michael-Albertville area.

One Week Later: Lessons from Albertville Bank Robbery for Schools and Parents

Both parents and the St. Michael-Albertville School District can learn lessons from this month's lockdown, forced by an armed robbery mere feet from the district's transportation provider.

Grand Jury Hands Down First-Degree Murder Charges in Albertville Teacher's Death

Timothy and Delbert Huber of rural Paynesville will now face premeditated murder charges in Kandyohi County for the Oct. 8 shooting of St. Michael-Albertville teacher Timothy Larson.

UPDATE: Another St. Michael Man Facing Murder Charges from Bar Fight

Paul Welle, 33, of St. Michael, is facing second-degree murder charges after punching a man outside of a bar in Proctor.

Wright County Sheriff Not Ruling out Connections in Bank Robberies

Wright County Sheriff Joe Hagerty of St. Michael said his department is working closely with the FBI and other metro police agencies to catch a bank robber that’s been hitting branches all over the Twin Cities.

Albertville Shoe Store Smuggler Sentenced to 20 Years Probation

In another high-profile theft from this summer, a Wright County judge sentenced a St. Michael shoe salesman to 20 years of probation after he stole money from the Skechers store in Albertville.

Man Who Swindled St. Michael Woman Out of Camaro Sentenced

An Elk River man who gave a St. Michael woman counterfeit bills and made off with her car will serve nearly two years for the crimes, committed in September.

Car-Deer Collisions Still High in Wright County

A look at this week's police and fire calls shows that deer are still on the move, and drivers should take extra caution driving rural roads at night.