Monday, February 27, 2012
The Best of STMA poll series begins today by highlighting coffee in St. Michael and Albertville. It's one of many questions we'll be asking you, our readers.
We'll get started with the traditional start-up, as voting opens to determine the area's Best Cup of Coffee. The poll remains open through 9 p.m. Thursday, March 8. On Friday, March 9, we'll announce the winner. We've included some of STMA's favorite places for brunch; stops for commuters and people-on-the-go; and the community's only "true" coffee shop. The next two weeks' contenders include: Caribou Coffee McDonald's Super America - Truck Stop Kwik Trip Holiday Station Perkins JR's Restaurant Patti J's Cafe Liberty Restaurant Neighbors Eatery The winner will be determined by the Patch Local Editor, based on a combination of poll results and the number and enthusiasm of reader reviews on Patch Places. Check out our directory listing and …
Friday, February 24, 2012
Patch is introducing a new feature that allows users to vote for our community's best businesses and services.
Starting next week, Patch users will come together to determine the Best of St. Michael and Albertville. Patch will run a series of polls spotlighting a specific type of business or service in the community and encouraging users to vote for their favorite. The Best of STMA poll series begins by highlighting coffee in St. Michael and Albertville. On Monday, voting opens to determine the area's Best Cup of Coffee. The poll remains open through 9 p.m. Thursday, March 8. On Friday, March 9, we'll announce the winner. We've included some of STMA's favorite places for brunch; stops for commuters and people-on-the-go; and the community's only "true" coffee shop. Next week's contenders include: Caribou Coffee McDonald's Super America - Truck Stop …
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
RIch Sherman, bike expert, shows us how.
For over fifteen years, Rich Sherman, store manager for Epic Grind Bicycle/Coffee Shop has been helping people buy, maintain and fix their bicycles. He took a few minutes to demonstrate some key techniques for changing a bike flat on the road. In addition to the basics of removing the wheel, tire and tube, Sherman emphasized how important it is to carry a bike repair kit with you while biking, especially a replacement inner tube. During the replacement process it is critical to examine the inside of your tire for objects or damage, as this can cause the replaced tube to flatten immediately. Examining the wheel after reinserting the inner tube for areas where the tube is bulging out from the tire can also save your from repeating the …
mike
8:03 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
I agree... I miss it too. I also miss the coffee place that was next to Coburns (now a bank). The local ownership always made it more comfortable. Unfortunately the chains are the only ones that can weather a horrible economy... more ›