City of St. Michael

09/01/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: UTILITY WORKER 🚨

The City of Saint Michael is looking for a qualified and motivated Utility Worker to join our team! 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

This position plays an important role in maintaining our community’s infrastructure and works on functions of the city’s sewer collection system, including:

🔹 Lift stations
🔹 Wastewater collection
🔹 Storm sewer systems
🔹 Utility maintenance
🔹 Other Public Works activities

💰 PAY RANGE

$33.73 – $41.13/hour
2026 pay range — starting wage based on qualifications

✅ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Good driving record
• Class S-D or higher Collection System Sewer Operator Certificate from the MPCA
• Two years of utility operations experience
• Commercial Driver’s License with air brake/tanker endorsement
• Lift station maintenance experience

If you're looking for a rewarding career serving the Saint Michael community and have the experience and skills we're looking for, we want to hear from you!

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE:
4:00 PM — Monday, September 21, 2026

📍 Apply in person:
Saint Michael City Hall
11800 Town Center Drive NE
Saint Michael, MN 55376

📞 Request an application: (763) 497-2041

💻 Download an application: www.stmichaelmn.gov

📧 Completed applications may be emailed to [email protected]

Join the City of Saint Michael team and help keep our community running! 🛠️🌆

09/01/2026

Please read this important bus safety information brought to you by the Wright County Sheriff's Office.

🚍 Back to School Means Bus Safety! 🚍

Yellow Flashing Lights: Slow down and prepare to stop. The bus is about to pick up or drop off students.

Red Flashing Lights: STOP. Do not pass or come within 20 feet of the school bus. Remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing.

⚠️ Remember: On multi-lane roads without a physical barrier or raised/depressed median, traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus has its red lights activated.

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office actively investigates school bus stop-arm violations and patrols areas where repeat violations occur.

💲 Penalties include:
• Minimum $500 fine for failing to stop.
• Passing on the right or passing when children are outside the bus may result in a gross misdemeanor.

📵 Drive distraction-free, obey the speed limit, and be extra alert during morning and afternoon school bus routes.

Drive Mellow. Look for Yellow. Help get every child to and from school safely. 🚌

08/20/2026

Due to dry conditions, we need everyone to do their part and reduce non-essential water use.

Summer means higher water use as we care for our lawns and landscaping. Following the City's seasonal watering schedule helps make sure there is enough water for everyone, including critical needs like fire protection.
June 1 – September 30:
💧 Even addresses: Water on even-numbered days
💧 Odd addresses: Water on odd-numbered days
💧 No watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
🌱 Planting new sod or seed? Contact Veolia at 763-497-3611
📢 Please note: Sprinkling fines start at $75 and go up by $25 for each additional violation.

Thank you for helping conserve water and protect our community's water supply during this year of low rainfall.

08/03/2026

St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival presale wristbands for inflatables are available at St. Michael City Hall NOW!
Buy a wristband for both days or Saturday only and let your kids have a jumping good time! Saturday Only wristbands cost $20 each, and Friday & Saturday wristbands cost $25. Buying now saves you $5 per wristband. *CASH OR CHECK ONLY - checks should be made out to Daze & Knights*

Visit stmdazeandknightsfestival.com to discover all the excitement this weekend has in store for St. Michael!

08/03/2026

Visit the festival website for an updated list of citywide garage sales as well as a schedule of events.

Plan your route!
The garage sale list is here!
Use this link for the printable list:
https://stmdazeandknightsfestival.com/forms-%26-links
Use this link for a google map of garage sales:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1jaZ8Mpi7xvrP_eKuEJ8e39F-6kgP6LI&usp=sharing

07/30/2026

🚨 Night to Unite Registration Reminder! 🚨

Planning a Night to Unite neighborhood party? Don't miss your chance to have the St. Michael Fire Dept. 🚒 and the Wright County Sheriff's Office 🚓 stop by!

⏰ Registration closes TOMORROW at 11:00 AM!

If you'd like a visit from our first responders, be sure to get your party registered before the deadline. We love connecting with our community and can't wait to see everyone out celebrating together!

Registration information can be found at https://stmichaelmn.gov/index.asp?SEC=21249C39-CF5C-4C34-9961-6FA4B7F5A6EB or by scanning the QR code in your newsletter. Send all registration forms to [email protected] or drop off at city hall before 11AM Friday.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, August 4 for another great Night to Unite! 🎉🏡👨‍🚒👮

07/29/2026

Make sure to get this awesome event on your calendar! If you wish to sign up to host a citywide garage sale or have questions about the festival, visit the website at: https://stmdazeandknightsfestival.com/ We will let you know when wristbands are available for purchase at City Hall.

07/23/2026

🐻 Bear Sighting in the Area

A bear has recently been spotted in our community. While bear sightings are uncommon, they can occur as bears travel in search of food. The best way to keep both people and bears safe is to avoid attracting them.

Here are a few simple steps you can take:

• 🗑️ Secure garbage and recycling containers until the morning of pickup.
• 🍖 Clean outdoor grills after each use.
• 🐦 Bring bird feeders indoors if bears have been seen nearby.
• 🍎 Pick up fallen fruit from trees and remove other food sources.
• 🐶 Feed pets indoors and store pet food inside.
• 🚪 Keep garage doors and ground-level windows closed when possible.

If you encounter a bear:
• Stay calm and keep your distance.
• Never approach or feed a bear.
• Slowly back away while facing the bear.
• Keep pets leashed and under control.
• Call 911 immediately if a bear is acting aggressively or poses an immediate threat.

By removing food sources and giving bears plenty of space, we can help keep our community safe while allowing wildlife to move through the area naturally.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep both residents and bears safe! 🐻🌲

07/21/2026

Saint Michael (Pop. 22,000) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Utility Supervisor. This position supervises and coordinates all functions of the city sewer collection system (lift stations, wastewater collection, storm sewer, and other public works/utility activities). Minimum requirements are a high school diploma, good driving record, Class S-D or higher collection system sewer operator certificate from the MPCA, and five years of experience with utility operations, with two years of supervisory experience desired. Commercial driver’s license with air brake and lift station maintenance experience is also required. The position pay range is $41.02/hour to $50.03/hour (2026 Range), with the actual starting wage dependent on qualifications. Interested applicants may pick up an application at City Hall, call (763) 497-2041 to have the application mailed, or download the application at www.stmichaelmn.gov Completed applications can be submitted to St. Michael City Hall, 11800 Town Center Drive NE, St. Michael, MN 55376, or emailed to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Monday, August 10, 2026.