St.Michael

ST. MICHAEL

​St. Michael is a growing community centrally located in the heart of Minnesota along I-94, about 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Cloud. The City provides a small-town feel with safe neighborhoods, great schools, abundant parks, lakes and natural resources; making it a great place to live and raise a family. St. Michael was incorporated as a city in 1890 and currently has a population of over 18,000 and growing.

4 REASONS TO LIVE WORK AND PLAY

YEAR-ROUND AMENITIES

St. Michael offers year-round opportunities for residents and businesses alike. Home to numerous large and small businesses, the new Town Center Park, St. Michael Library-- which is part of the Great River Regional Library system, Senior Center, two 18-hole golf courses, recreational programming and is located within minutes of the Albertville Premium Outlet mall; it is a great place to call home.

TOP-RANKED SCHOOLS

Residents of St. Michael attend Buffalo, Elk River, or St. Michael-Albertville (STMA) school districts, all of which are well-respected and excel in academics, arts, and athletics. The St. Michael- Albertville School District ranks among the top school districts in Minnesota and the nation according to Niche, a school comparison site. In the “Best School District” category, STMA ranks number one in Wright County and number eight in the State of Minnesota as of October, 2021.

EVENTS

The City Center’s new additions make Town Center Park a great place to gather. Families can utilize the splash pad and park facilities, as well as indoor rentals to accommodate all weather conditions. Indoor and outdoor programming offer families the ability to attend events yearround. Town Center Park is home to the annual Daze and Knights Festival in early August, as well as the new WinterFest event the first weekend in December. Learn more about Daze and Knights at: www.stmdazeandknightsfestival.com. For more info about WinterFest, visit: www.stmichaelmn.gov/winterfest

LIVE & WORK

St. Michael is ranked the number three best city to live in Minnesota, according to an article released from Life in Minnesota. Community leaders work hard to continue to support the integrity of St. Michael, while offering economic development to meet the City’s vision. Staff works hard to promote a positive climate for both large and small businesses, including maintaining one of the lowest city tax rates in the area. Working with Shop STMA, I-94 West Chamber, Wright County Economic Development Partnership and others, the City makes sure businesses have what they need to succeed and prosper. For more information on the City of St. Michael, visit: www.stmichaelmn.gov