Candidates Discuss School, Transportation Issues in St. Michael

Candidates for the state legislature answered questions from the St. Michael-Albertville School Board, St. Michael City Council, and Albertville City Council.

Albertville Mayoral Candidate Hendrickson Campaigns and Collects Foodshelf Donations

As Jillian Hendrickson has campaigned for mayor this fall, she decided she could do more.

WATCH: Hendrickson, Peterson Campaign for Top Spot in Albertville

The two candidates to replace Mark Meehan as Albertville Mayor took center stage at last week's STMA Women of Today Candidate Forum.

City of St. Michael to Tear Down Two Abandoned Downtown Buildings

The city plans by mid-November to begin demolishing the buildings at 105 and 109 Central Ave. E, including the former site of Simonson Lumber Yard.

UPDATED: 2 More Men in MN Have Fungal Meningitis

One patient is in his 50s, the other in his 60s. The infection is tied to steroids used at clinics in Maple Grove, Fridley, Edina and Shakopee.

WATCH: St. Michael and Albertville City Council Candidates Participate in Forum

Voters were introduced to most of the candidates taking aim at seats on their respective city councils last week.

WATCH: St. Michael-Albertville School District Candidate Forum

Watch video from the Oct. 16 voters' forum featuring St. Michael-Albertville School Board candidates Jim Shovelain and Jeanne Holland.

What Time Does Tonight's Debate Start in St. Michael

The third, and possibly make-or-break debate between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney will take center stage at 8 p.m. tonight from Florida. Here's is where you can tune in.

Plans In Place for Albertville Memorial Park for Bus Accident Victim

Nearly five years after a bus accident that took young Jessica Weishar's life, a permanent memorial is in the works within the city for her friends and family from Pelican Rapids to visit and remember.

Marriage Equality Sign Vandalized North of Albertville

A free-standing sign on a trailer was spray painted to convey a much different message some time Wednesday night.

Albertville Mayoral Candidates Discuss City Admin at Women of Today Forum

The April decision to terminate city administrator Larry Kruse was a present issue in last night's discussion between candidates.

Brodkorb Points to Voter Turnout as Reason Marriage Amendment Placed on Ballot

Former Senate spokesperson Michael Brodkrob reportedly claims the measure was put on the November ballot to draw conservatives to the polls.

St. Michael, Albertville Council Candidates Talk Taxes at Women of Today's Forum

The St. Michael and Albertville City Council candidates were asked a lot of questions about keeping taxes and levies low in St. Michael and Albertville last night at the Women of Today Voters Forum.

What Time Does the Second Presidential Debate Start in St. Michael?

President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney meet for the second of three debates at Hofstra University Tuesday night. Patch and AOL gathered questions for the town hall-style debate.

Michelle Bachmann Agrees to Three Debates with Challenger Jim Graves

Rep. Michele Bachmann's campaign agreed to schedule three debates with challenger Jim Graves over the weekend as the two vie for Minnesota's Sixth District Congressional Seat.

Graves-Bachmann Race Becomes a Top Priority for DCCC

The national Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has set their sites on the Sixth District in Minnesota, as Jim Graves keeps his race close with Rep. Michele Bachmann.

Albertville City Council to Hear Proposal for Bus Accident Memorial

A temporary memorial to Jessica Weishair of Pelican Rapids has stood along the fence between Interstate 94 and the Wright County Road 37 on ramp. Now, plans are in the works for a permanent memorial.

Albertville City Revamps Website

The city of Albertville unveiled their new website Friday afternoon.

Chief Details Shooting, Football Fumble and Singapore Sam: Pick of Our Patches

Also this week: A visit from the Humane Society’s head honcho in Golden Valley.

Albertville City Council Candidate James Krutzig Withdraws

James Krutzig sent an email statement to St. Michael Patch Friday afternoon.

What Time Does the Vice Presidential Debate Start?

St. Michael Patch has the resources for you to watch tonight's debate, and opportunities for you to take your involvement to the next level.

UPDATED Voters' Guide: A Complete Look at the 2012 Statewide and Local Election

Covering every race in every town, St. Michael Patch has the complete rundown of the 2012 election.

Ask Obama and Romney a Question For the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the Town Hall Presidential Debate set for Oct. 16.

At Least Two Workers from Minnesota Stores Involved in 'Strike' against Walmart

Monticello, the closest location to St. Michael, has not seen any workers head to a national protest in Arkansas, but the movement is spreading.

St. Michael City Council and EDA Discuss Business Rent Reimbursement

The St. Michael City Council and EDA are continuing a conversation about offering business rent reimbursement to new business owners in St. Michael.

Bachmann Should Not Have Been Focus of Yom Kippur, Chicago Rabbi Says

The Lake View, Illinois rabbi shares his feelings after Michele Bachmann made a controversial splash at an area synagogue on Yom Kippur.

Twin Cities Politicians Say Romney Won First Presidential Debate

Looking energetic and sounding "presidential," Mitt Romney turned back President Barack Obama in the first of three debates between the two men vying for the top office in the country. Our panel of local politicos weighed in late last night.

Bachmann Watches Romney Debate with Wright County Republicans

The Sixth Congressional District Republican joined members of her party and volunteers as they hosted a debate viewing party Wednesday night in nearby Otsego.

How to Watch the Presidential Debate Around St. Michael

TV schedules, live stream options, debate-watching parties and more.

St. Michael-Albertville Women of Today, Patch Teaming up for Voters' Forum

The I-94 Chamber of Commerce will also chip in for the community information session, moderated by the Women of Today and Patch Associate Regional Editor Mike Schoemer.

Rob Olson Takes Aim at Albertville City Council Seat

The civil engineer and father of four is taking his first shot at public office. He has been a member of the city's planning commission.

How to Register to Vote in St. Michael

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.

Fungal Infection Killed Teen, Pulltabs for The Purple, Turtles in Traffic and More: Pick of Our Patches

A lung infection caused by a common fungus has been deemed the killer of a St. Michael girl, while the e-pulltabs made its way to the Twin Cities suburbs in this week's wrap-up.

Absentee Voting For November Election Begins Today

If you are going to be gone over Election Day, now is the time to plan ahead and vote absentee.

Albertville Council Approves and Hires Combination City Engineer and City Admin

The Albertville City Council approved the joint city engineer and city administrator position and have hired current city engineer Adam Nafstad to take it over Jan 1, 2013.

Bachmann Challenger Jim Graves Sits Down to Discuss Bipartisanship, Business and the Basics

Once considered a long shot to knock off Rep. Michele Bachmann, a Republican stalwart in Minnesota’s conservative Sixth Congressional District, businessman Jim Graves is making headlines by keeping the race close.

Joint Powers Water Tower to Remain "Blank", No Logo

After a special meeting of the Joint Powers Water Board Tuesday the board voted 5 to 1 that the water tower remain blank.

St. Michael City Council to Meet Tuesday Night

The St. Michael City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights each month.

U.S. Senate Hopeful Kurt Bills Bringing Campaign to St. Michael Home

The former Republican state servant is challenging U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the November election. An open house is set for Saturday night.

Week in Review: Communities Adopt Resolution for Ice Arena Expansion

Looking back at last week, the ice arena expansion issue was brought up again, with Albertville, St. Michael and the STMA School Board using a resolution to request money from the state.