Business & Tech
Business Closures, New Stores and Gander Mountain: St. Michael Area Business Roundup
2013 has brought a variety of business happenings around the St. Michael, Albertville area.

Click on the headline to read the story. The following stories appeared on St. Michael Patch in January, February and March 2013.
Sassy Seconds and More Reportedly to Close in Albertville
The consignment store shared the pending closure on their Facebook page Thursday.Β
Find out what's happening in St. Michaelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
HOM Furniture Taking on former Lowe's Site in Rogers
The new furniture store includes Seasonal Concepts and World Market.Β
Find out what's happening in St. Michaelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Simpli Soleil in Albertville Closes its Doors Β
The clothing boutique and tanning salon was not getting enough business to stay open.Β
From soccer coach to store manager, there are a number of job openings at businesses in and around St. Michael and Albertville.Β
Otsego resident Wendy Brown owns Armed with Options, a local business that now provides gun instruction tailored to women'sβ needs.
Will Gander Mountain Be Opening a New Location Near St. Michael?
After closing its Maple Grove store about a year ago, the business could be moving to a new location farther up Interstate 94.Β
St. Michael's Solutions Counseling Offers Low-Cost and Free Services to Community Members In Need
The program offers counseling from masters-track interns at a $20 flat rate, or free to students referred from STMA schools.Β
St. Michaelβs Jet Edge Awarded Patent for Waterjet Seal Innovation
The waterjet manufacturer says the new method offers one of the longest seal lives in the industry.Β
Sadie's Coffee Begins Effort to Bring Exposure to Small Businesses in St. Michael
The coffee shop holds a business boutique every second Saturday of the month.Β
Heidi's Market Closes its Doors in Albertville; Liquor Store Remains Open
The Albertville business struggled during traffic changes and exit closures for the I-94 road project.
From kids' toys to beer brewing, it's a little something for everyone who enjoys in dabbling in anything during their free time. Here's how the Kremers came to town.Β
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