Wright County Health & Human Services has an immediate need for foster care providers willing to care for teens.
Wright County continues to have a pressing need for child foster care providers.
Sometimes the reality of those who are struggling the provide their kids with the basic necessities of life can be a little overwhelming.
For many teens in need of foster care, a caring adult can make all the difference as to the path that child’s life takes.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Benjamin Jenney and his son, Benjamin Jr. were rescued in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula after they were stranded in the Porcupine Mountains.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Airman Jennifer Kasper is a 2009 graduate of STMA.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Find out some of the newest residents to the community that were recently born at Buffalo Hospital.
If you’re going to the fair in August, consider blogging about it.
We asked Patch readers whether paying up to $110 in membership fees was worth the possible savings.
The grant was awarded as part of the 50th anniversary of Minnesota’s state water trails system.
The official start to summer is June 21, which means school is out and it’s time to go on adventure.
Look back at the storm that rocked STMA on May 10, 2011 with YouTube videos and stories at St. Michael Patch.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for St. Michael, Wright County and much of Minnesota until 11 p.m. tonight.
Allelulia's 4th team of volunteers left early this morning for a week in Haiti.
When Tammy Evan's cancer came back, she didn't let it get her down, her and her best friend Pam Pitman formed the Rad Pack instead.
Suzy Henningsgard of St. Michael was chosen as one of Matrix's six stylists to travel the country.
Dallin Cosgrove just left for two years in Brazil serving The Church of Latter Day Saints.
Seniors from Hanover, Albertville and St. Michael were honored at this event sponsored by Great Northern Bank.
A Big Woods 4th grader is a Minnesota Finalist for the Pre-Teen category of the National American Miss Pageant.
Two sisters from the Gutzwiller clan share their experience in Duluth this past week.
Writer Kristen Gordon and the St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Library are teaming up to celebrate an event that happens once every four years.
Recovery workers returned to the wreckage and were able to recover eight of the missing bodies from the ill-fated cruise ship. It's not known if a St. Michael teacher's parents were among those found.
Two North Dakota State University students with local ties were among the four who died tragically on snow-packed roads near Alexandria.