ABOUT MIKE SCHOEMER
Email: mike.schoemer@patch.com
Phone: 763-218-0827
Hometown: Sioux Falls, S.D.
Current residence: Albertville, Minn.
Birthday: Jan. 5, 1974
Mike Schoemer is a 13-year veteran of community journalism, having worked in cities including West Fargo, N.D., Edina and most recently, Monticello, where he was managing editor of the Monticello Times. He has won multiple awards for his writing, including a first place award from the Suburban Newspapers of America for a team-edited piece on homelessness in the Twin Cities suburbs.
Schoemer and his wife, Jenn (a St. Michael native) live in Albertville with their three children, who are all under the age of 5.
An avid golfer, Schoemer has recently taken up fishing with his family on Knife Lake near Mora, Minn. He also enjoys basketball and skating in the winter months.
My Beliefs
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A self-proclaimed political mind, Schoemer is a registered Democrat, but has tended to lean more conservative now in his "old age."
As a child in Sioux Falls, Schoemer was part of the first kindergaren class at St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School, and graduated from Sioux Falls O'Gorman Catholic High School. He is still a practicing Catholic, and his family attends St. Michael Catholic Church.
Schoemer feels some of the key issues confronting St. Michael and Albertville are sustaining commercial growth while waiting for the housing market to recover from the collapse of 2008; maintaining and increasing the quality of School District 885, which is one of the "newest" in terms of facilities in the state; the aging population of Wright County; and, of course, traffic issues in downtown St. Michael and Albertville near Interstate 94.
The boys kick off a double-header of section quarterfinal games at 5:30 p.m., followed by the girls game at 7 p.m. Both Knights teams are the No. 2 seed.
Timothy Robert Larson, 43, will be laid to rest Friday, Oct. 14 in Brooklyn Park.
The annual Sportsman's Show was a huge hit, with one raffle winner taking home a huge prize and all patrons marking a great afternoon.
The following court cases involving area arrests were handed down last week in Wright County Court. Information is provided by the Wright County Attorney's Office.
Welcome to the new St. Michael-Albertville area traffic widget!
Delbert Huber told Kandiyohi County authorities Tim Larson stole money, tractor parts before he allegedly shot him. Investigators found nothing to corroborate that claim.
While everyone waits for the details surrounding Tim Larson's shooting to come to light, the community remembers a strong advocate for kids.
St. Michael-Albertville Superintendent Dr. Jim Behle said the staff is in shock over the shooting special education teacher Timothy Larson.
News sources are confirming that Timothy Larson, a special education teacher, was shot and killed over the weekend.
Here are the most recent people to pass away in St. Michael-Albertville or who had ties to the area. Click on the links to get more information.
Monticello had owned the Mississippi 8, seemingly, since the invention of Speedo swimsuits. Now, the Knights have the inside track to a conference championship.
Both St. Michael and Albertville departments fought the blaze, which hit the home on 45th Street Court hard. A second call was made when a hotspot flared.
The Knights finished in second place at every level, including the boys' and girls' varsity meets. Apple Valley took top billing in both of those races.
The Knights tied Rogers 0-0 Tuesday. Tonight, they could win the conference outright with a win or tie and a Rogers tie or loss.
Super Saver Emily Goldsberry heads to Albertville's supermarket, looking to save a bundle. Plus, a tip on what to do with that mail.
The repeal of the Market Value Homestead Credit could take more money out of business’ pockets in a tough economy
Results and images from Saturday's official NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition, held in St. Michael.
The following court cases involving area arrests were handed down last week in Wright County Court. Information is provided by the Wright County Attorney's Office.
Dozens of runners from the area made their way across the finish line in everything from the big 26-miler to the 5K. Kudos to these local finishers from one runner to another.
The Magic have been the class of the Mississippi 8 when it comes to girls’ swimming for the past several years. Can the upstart Knights find a way to win this week?
