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.
This first full week of November could be a big transition from autumn into winter if that dreaded, four-letter word makes an appearance midweek.
Students were transported to Bielenberg Sports Center or Five Oaks Church. Those who drove to school could not leave, but parents with identification could pick up their children.
The informational and promotional event is aimed at promoting gun owners' right, safe handling of firearms and information for everyone from hunters to folks in need of self-defense. Guns will not be on sale at the event.
Accidents continue to plague Wright County roads, with more than 30 reported over the last week, according to deputies.
The fast food/fuel station complex is expected to be open by the spring of 2014.
St. Michael-Albertville and Rogers square off tonight in the Section 6-5A championship game, which features two of the top 10 teams in Class 5A. Only one can advance to the State Tournament.
While the guys are away, the girls will play. And everyone can play soccer at the new indoor facility Saturday.
A 21-year-old driver who police say admitted he had drugs in his system has been charged with vehicular homicide.
These listings still have great value for the buyer, while sellers are entering a market that's highly competitive, too.
Larry Bermel's story made local news Wednesday night.
Check out the video as technology meets pumpkin art.
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After eluding the Wright County Deputies attempting to detain him, Daniel Rossberg is now back in prison.
The man so many knew as “Cowboy Larry” passed away Sunday. Services are set for later this week.
What St. Michael resident will join 2012 Cheermeister Jim Pichler in the annals of holiday lore? Submit your vote today.
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Players from around Minnesota, including a number from St. Michael-Albertville, hit their way to a championship in Wisconsin earlier this month.
Two recent deaths of young people in this community have residents here wondering how they can help. Here's the answer.
