Content? Content for my posts comes primarily from my interactions within my community. I love writing about St. Michael and Albertville Minnesota.
Sometimes my neighbors give me ideas for blog posts, and I volunteer frequently for some of the Humane Societies, the food shelves and the senior community.
From those sources, I find many ideas for posts all at my fingertips.
Sharing these ideas, news and stories with the ActiveRain community gives a punch to the organizations and events our local area from … (41 comments)
Here is the information you need to keep handy when you are done raking up all those wonderful leaves!!!
YARD WASTE Residents can use the compost site behind the Public Works Building located at 3150 Lander Avenue NE to bring leaves, grass clippings, brush and other vegetative materials. Compost site is for residents of St. Michael and Hanover only; no contractors are allowed to use the facility. Spring/Summer/Fall Hours April 1st - December 1st 7 days a week 7:00am … (23 comments)
The Preserve of St. Michael is a great area for home with a seventeen acre wooded preserve area and a park within that has a myriad of amenities for anyone of any age.
There are townhomes and single-family homes in this area just east of St. Michael and very close to Interstate 94 which makes it perfect for commuting to the Twin Cities or to St. Cloud Minnesota.
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st michael minnesota: How Do I Get My FICO Score Raised to Purchase a New Home?
- 05/04/12 06:32 AM
FICO scores can range from 300 to 850 with 850 being the maximum possible score. According to the FICO scoring system there are five factors that determine a borrower’s score: 35% — A borrower’s payment history is crucial – Late payments on bills including a mortgage, credit card or automobile loan, can cause a consumer’s FICO score to worsen. Paying your bills on time will help improve a consumer’s FICO score. 30% — The borrowers credit utilization – The ratio of current outstanding debts such as credit card balances to the total available revolving credit or your credit lime will weigh … (14 comments)
If you are concerned about buying or selling a home and wonder if these issues will affect you, talk to an experienced local realtor. We work for you! And, this may or not be an issue with a home in the St. Michael or Albertville area. Radon can be in one home in one block and nary a sign will show up one block over. That is why it is vital to have a good home inspection with a … (8 comments)
st michael minnesota: Starting Out Smart!
- 05/03/12 05:30 AM
When you take buyers out for the first time, do you ever end up at the end of the trip with them asking which house was the one they like? Sometimes, they never say which one was their “favorite” at the time.
Being a buyer's agent, I knew I quickly had to solve this problem. Sometimes, they forget which house had the great ensuite bathroom.
Now, as we tour homes, I give them a cheat sheet at the outset and ask them to fill in some comments while we are driving from one listing to the next. Or, … (12 comments)
st michael minnesota: Three Rivers Park District Gets Hacked!
- 04/28/12 05:58 AM
It's camping season, and we have problems right here in St. Michael, Minnesota. The Three Rivers Park District was hacked by unknown parties. And, while none of the credit card information was supposedly taken, it has caused a look at the security of the system as a whole. Officials from the Three Rivers Park District have stated that while there were issues, the system is back up and running in its regular mode and that you can again make reservations for the parks in the system. … (15 comments)
st michael minnesota: A Salute to St. Michael Minnesota
- 04/17/12 08:04 AM
St. Michael was incorporated as a city in 1890 . You can see many of the old photographs in businesses around town. St. Michael was originally a village in central Frankfort, Minnesota ,which was started by Germans, but later became its own town in 1934. Frankfort was a combination of present-day Albertville, Minnesota, Hanover, Minnesota, and St. Michael, Minnesota.
St. Michael is centrally located between St. Cloud and Minneapolis along Interstate 94, which provides easy access to the Twin Cities and a variety of Minnesota's northern recreational areas.
St. Michael's rural feel, … (12 comments)
st michael minnesota: Shop St. Michael!
- 03/28/12 07:53 AM
Shop St. Michael and the St. Michael Economic Development Authority will team to host a seminar for local and small business owners Thursday in an effort to boost commerce. We have a thriving City Center now. And, we are still home to a good share of businesses in town. But, there should be more done to attract buyers to stay in the community to buy their goods and services. This seminar should be at the top of every CEO and independent business owner's list of importance. Getting buyers in our area to stay in town to get groceries, eyecare, healthcare, insurance, banking, … (12 comments)
st michael minnesota: March Events at Wright County Parks!
- 03/11/12 08:57 AM
You can feel the spring in the air. You hear it with the birdsongs. You NEED to get out! Out of your closed-up-all-winter house. Come fly with me to the Wright County Parks. Get great information for late winter and spring programs at www.co.wright.mn.us/department/parks/parks.asp You can also make a reservation for your family get-together, reunions, work picnic or other fun summertime events. Reservations are being taken for Beebe Lake Regional Park (near Hanover-St. Michael), Otsego Park (near Elk River) and Clearwater/Pleasant Regional Park (near Annandale). A fee is charged for the reservation. To reserve a shelter, call 763-682-7693 or … (10 comments)
st michael minnesota: Facing Foreclosure in St. Michael Albertville Minnesota? Be Wise!
- 02/11/12 01:38 PM
Several years ago, someone from the Albertville, Minnesota area called and told me that they had enlisted the assistance of one of the advertisers on television to get foreclosure assistance. (I cringed, sorry.) Well, $4,000 later, money they could not afford to spend or they would have made the payments on their home, they were facing a sheriff's sale. We might have been able to save the home from foreclosure with a short sale. But, that money was long gone. I cannot say that the people advertising on television that they could assist homeowners were con artists. But, I … (16 comments)
st michael minnesota: Short Sale Sellers in St. Michael Minnesota, Be Wise!
- 02/08/12 07:04 AM
For sellers doing short sales in St. Michael, Minnesota and elsewhere, one of the first things we discuss in a listing presentation is what have they done so far. Meaning, have they contacted the lender(s), have they met with an accountant and/or attorney for advice? Our focus is to assist with the listing and sale of a property. We cannot and do not answer questions about payments, tax implications or credit issues. We understand what we can do, and that is what we do. We are not licensed or educated to provide advice about anything but real estate and we are … (8 comments)
st michael minnesota: Writing a Localism Blog Post
- 01/23/12 09:29 AM
Content? Content for my posts comes primarily from my interactions within my community. I love writing about St. Michael and Albertville Minnesota. Most of my neighbors give me ideas for blog posts from time to time. I work extensively with the Humane Societies, the food shelves and the senior community. And, therein lies a plethora of great material. All of it is at my fingertips. I enjoy telling the ActiveRain community about what is happening in our local area from concerts to plays, from sports to festivals. And, really, what better way to connect with your community. … (6 comments)
st michael minnesota: St. Michael Minnesota Lions Club Annual Fishing Contest is a GO!
- 01/22/12 10:50 AM
Despite the recent weather conditions, the St. Michael Minnesota Lions Club will be hosting their annual Fishing Contest on Beebe Lake after all. The event will be held February 4, 2012, from noon to 3 p.m. and will feature an expanded fishing area. The contest is open to everyone and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 18 and younger. This year's raffle prizes include a gas-powered ice auger (why didn't I get one of these for Christmas?), Vexilar FL20 Ultra, fishing equipment and various gift certificates. Tickets may be purchased at Dehmers Meats, Hardware Hank and … (9 comments)
st michael minnesota: St. Michael - Albertville - Hanover News You Can Use!
- 09/15/11 09:04 AM
Homecoming Week for STMA Knights will be the week of September 26th. The Knights will play Buffalo. So, get those pom-poms out for the big game. And, since we are undefeated, it should be somewhat easier on our nerves! See the schedule and rankings here. On a related note, Dr. James Behle will be a guest at the Crow River Senior Center on October 7, 2011, for a presentation on the St. Michael Albertville school levy referendum. Get in on the discussion and have your questions answered. Make reservations at the Center by October 6th for the noon luncheon 763-487-8900. The St. Michael … (3 comments)
st michael minnesota: St. Michael, Minnesota - the Safest Place to Live in Wright County!
- 08/04/11 11:15 AM
Oh, some good news for a change. Wright County Sherifff Joe Hagerty presented the 2010 police report for St. Michael to the City Council. Hagerty pointed out that St. Michael had the lowest Part 1 (most serious crimes per capita in the county. And that crimes decreased by 20 percent from 2009 to 2010 with no explanation as to why that is happening. (I believe that Neighborhood Watches help). In 2010 medical calls were the most common service calls with alarms being a close second. Service calls decreased, however, by 4% from 2009 to 2010. Traffic crashes were down 24% (which … (3 comments)
The new St. Michael City Hall has been open for business for a couple of months, but there are phone numbers and websites to update, if you don't have the new nifty magnet that they have put out for residents. Here are all the numbers and websites:
St. Michael, Albertville & Hanover Public Library (Great River Regional Library): Phone 763-497-1998 website: www.griver.org Hours: Monday 10 AM to 8PM Tuesday noon - 6 PM Wednesday 10 AM - 8 PM Thursday 2 PM - 8 PM Friday noon - 5 PM Saturday 10 AM - … (3 comments)
st michael minnesota: Community U-Knighted - St. Michael, Minnesota 3-24-2011
- 03/24/11 06:38 AM
Here is a great opportunity to assist the community. I read the Patch from St. Michael, Minnesota, to get the news of what is occuring in the community at large. They have a great staff, and I am so grateful that we have an on-line daily paper. This morning I read about a community event scheduled for this evening called Community U-Knighted. (The mascot of the high school is the St. Michael-Albertville Knights). This event is open and free to the public. It begins at 5:45 with a dinner and the presentation will begin at 6:30. It will be held in … (0 comments)
st michael minnesota: Finally, the new St. Michael City Center Will Open Shortly!
- 11/20/10 02:41 PM
On Tuesday, November 23, 2010, the St. Michael City Council will hold its first official council meeting in the City Center located at 11800 Town Center Dr. N.E. in St. Michael. The St. Michael City Center project includes space for the public library, the Crow River Senior Center and St. Michael City Hall, as well as several rooms for community use. This is such a welcome addition to the new town center which is approximately a mile from where our old "Main Street" which is now County Roads 19 and 241 were located. The constuction of the new City … (1 comments)
st michael minnesota: Farewell to a Landmark in St. Michael, Minnesota - Camp Greenwood for Girl Scouts
- 10/21/10 10:31 AM
Saturday, October 3, 2010 will be a day to remember. Camp Greenwood located here in St. Michael, Minnesota, was the home to 85 years of Girl Scout camping experience. It began when the land was donared to the Girls Scouts in 1925 by the Minneapolis Sunshine Society. (Great name or what?) The following year it was ready for scouts. They had a Robin Hood theme and the dining hall was named Sherwood. In the early 30s, it expanded by added a new lodge and boat house that featured dressing rooms and cold (brrrrrr) showers. In the 40s, all camp unites were … (2 comments)
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