St. MIchael-Albertville Art Students Honored with State Awards

St. Michael-Albertviile High was well-represented in the Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards this year, with a trio of Gold Key winners.

Thorn Cracks 1,000 Points as St. Michael-Albertville Girls Continue Roll

The Knights have rolled off a huge winning streak since falling to Buffalo last month. Now, the rematch awaits Tuesday night in Buffalo.

Salutes Come in Droves for Letellier Family

From the St. Michael-Albertville hockey team's Saturday salute, to students' creating videos and posters, people are expressing their emotions in various ways.

St. Buffaville Speech Rolls in Recent Action

The St. Michael, Albertville and Buffalo co-op squad continues a string of award-winning performances

Trio of High School Students Get in on Rotary's St. Michael Art Event

St. Michael-Albertville Rotary is bringing back its annual 'Appreciate Art, Appreciate Rotary' event, with the help of three accomplished STMA High School artists.

St. Michael Community Begins to Say Good Bye to Luke

Remembrance services began last night with a special event at the Letellier's family church. Funeral services and another memorial are set for later this week.

St. Michael's Canton Nominated for State Teacher of the Year

St. Michael-Albertville Middle School teacher Ryan Canton is one of about 115 teachers in the running for the state award. Finalists were announced Thursday.

St. Michael-Albertville Teacher Contract Talks Headed to Mediation

Unable to find a workable solution on their own, the St. Michael-Albertville Teachers and the ISD 885 negotiations team have decided to bring in a mediator to find common ground for a new, two-year contract.

It's Academic: St. Michael, Albertville Students Earn Academic Awards

The following students with St. Michael area ties were named to Dean's Lists, or are recent graduates from colleges. Information is obtained via "The Link" service, through information provided by the student.

St. Michael Youth Wrestling Program Kicks off 2012 Season

The St. Michael Youth Wrestling Program started its 2012 season with action Thursday, Feb. 2. Tournaments and events will continue through early spring.

St. Michael-Albertville NHS Donates Proceeds to Hospice

The high school's National Honor Society Program has been busy this year with various fundraisers, including a recent drive to donate money to Children's Lighthouse.

Three from St. Michael-Albertville Ink Letters

National Signing Day was prime time for two St. Michael-Albertville football standouts, and a girls' basketball signee made her choice official.

DISPATCHES: St. Michael School Board Member is Proof of Tech Center's Value

Jeanne Holland, a longtime nurse and current school board member here, is living proof that "on the job" isn't just political jargon. It's education at work.

Parent Talk: Beyond St. Michael-Albertville Schools

For some families, sending their children to Catholic school or a charter school is important. We continue to look at education options in the area with this article, following up on our public school kindergarten registration piece from last week.

St. Michael-Albertville One-Act Play Heads to Sections

The high school theater group pulled out a spot in the Section 5AA One Act Tournament with its originally-written, self-styled production that puts the one act play, itself, under the microscope.

GALLERY, VIDEO: St. Michael-Albertville High School, Middle Schools Sing it Loud

The annual choir concert featuring high school and middle school students was a resounding success, with performances that brought the audience to their feet Monday night at the high school performing arts center.

St. Michael-Albertville Schools Hosting Suicide Awareness Event

The district is working with Save.org, a renowned suicide prevention organization, to raise awareness of the issue.

St. Michael-Albertville Just For Kids Teacher Receives Teacher of the Week Award

KS95 DJ Shannon was in St. Michael Wednesday to present Charise Schutz her award.

St. Michael-Albertville Grads, Residents Honored by Area Colleges, Schools

St. Michael area students have been listed on the following fall deans' lists and were among the recent college graduates announced by local colleges and universities. Information was provided by the respective schools.

Parent Talk: Kindergarten Registration Time Arrives in St. Michael-Albertville

If you've got a current pre-schooler, you'll want to read this and make plans for kindergarten.

Tribute to a Friend at St. Michael-Albertville Hockey Game

Prior to its game versus Hutchinson, a 4-1 win, the Knights paid respect to a friend and fellow skater.

St. Michael-Albertville Students Featured in Winter Carnival Art Show

One of the Twin Cities' time-honored traditions, the St. Paul Winter Carnival, will get a bit of St. Michael-Albertville flavor thanks to a special art exhibit.

St. Michael-Albertville Schools Honor Teachers' Secret Weapon

Paraprofessional Recognition Week salutes an essential cog in the St. Michael-Albertville School District wheel.

Academic Honors for former St. Michael-Albertville Students

The following local grads and former residents have been honored by their institution of higher learning.

St. Michael-Albertville Juniors Prep for ACT

The letter went out to parents and students earlier this month. Juniors can prep for the April 9 exam with a practice test.

Heil Family: Parents Were Not Among Five Recovered Tuesday

Aaron Heil and his family updated the media last night, stating parents Barbara and Gerry Heil weren't among the five people recovered Tuesday from the Costa Concordia.

St. Michael Teacher's Parents Still Missing in Cruise Ship Tragedy

Rescuers had to suspend their search of the ship Tuesday night when the Costa Concordia shifted. Hopes for finding more survivors are fading. Closer to home, an assistance fund is being created at Great Northern Bank.

Parent Talk: It's Preschool Registration Time in St. Michael-Albertville

It's preschool registration time around the community, and there is a wide array of options for St. Michael-Albertville families.

St. Michael Area Scouts Compete in Pinewood Derby

The biggest Scouting event of the year was a smash, with some new prizes and familiar twists on the Pinewood Derby drag races.

UPDATE: St. Michael-Albertville Schools Suffers with Teacher Through Another Tragedy

The school district confirmed that the last two Americans yet to be found from the Italian cruise ship tragedy are the parents of one of its elementary school teachers. Aaron Heil released the family's first statement on the accident today.

St. Michael Catholic School Set for another Service Expansion

After adding seventh grade this year (with eighth grade to follow), the school will add preschool to its list of services in 2012.

St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West Goes White For Jabs

The students held a "White Out" last week and wore white clothing in honor of the Benilde-St. Margaret skater.

St. Michael-Albertville Preschool Fair Set for Wednesday

More than a half-dozen area preschools will be on hand for an informational evening at Albertville City Hall, courtesy of the area MOMS Club.

Whiz Kids: St. Michael, Albertville Students Strut Their Geography Stuff

After an extra round of competition, a St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West eighth-grader emerged as the school's geography whiz.

St. Michael-Albertville Teachers Recognized by TIES

Two St. Michael-Albertville teachers were recognized as a TIES 2011 Exceptional Teacher earlier this month.

STORY OF THE YEAR: St. Michael-Albertville Rallies After Shocking Murder of Timothy Larson

The tragic story of the “senseless” murder of Timothy Larson awaits its ending, as the trial of two men charged with the crime begins to unfold. But our story of 2011 lies more in the amazing days after that horrific event, and how, with Blair Kelley's he

Audit Firm Praises, Makes Suggestions to St. Michael School District

St. Michael-Albertville School District has its financial house in order, according to a local auditing firm. But, there is more work to do, staff told the school board at its final meeting of 2011.

St. Michael-Albertville School District Honors Students

Several students from the high school were honored for displaying courtesy and respect to teachers and fellow students at last Monday's board meeting.

St. Michael-Albertville Wood Shop Class Builds Toy Chairs

Students under the supervision of Roger Bovee are building "Teddy bear chairs" for Toys for Tots this Christmas. Like those elves up north, they're nearing the holiday deadline.

St. Michael-Albertville Speech's Goodchild Earns Nationals Spot

Cody Goodchild, who earned a spot in the 2011 National Forensics League competition earlier this summer, will make a return trip in 2012.