Corner Bar (St. Michael, Minnesota) Explained

Corner Bar
Street-Address:10 Main Street South
City:St. Michael
County:Wright
State:Minnesota
Postcode:55376
Country:United States
Reservations:No

Corner Bar, also known as The Corner, is a bar in St. Michael, Minnesota, in the United States. It was established in 1897, and is currently owned by the Braun family, who has owned the property since 1993.

Description and history

Corner Bar, established in 1897, is located at the corner of 10 Main Street South and the end of Minnesota State Highway 241 in St. Michael, Minnesota.[1] The Braun Family purchased the property in 1993, and has maintained it since. On July 23, 2011, local resident Alexander Tuomisto was involved in a "one punch homicide" at the location, where he claimed self-defense by punching a disgruntled customer in the jaw. The aforementioned customer became unconscious and died some time later.[2] On January 19, 2020, it closed its doors after the property was sold to improve the intersection it is located on.

In April 2014, the family put the bar up for sale, where the owners claimed that it generated approximately $30 thousand in sales and $800 in pull tabs purchases every month.[3]

References

45.21°N -93.6646°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Corner Bar in St. Michael. twincitiesfun.com. September 16, 2016.
  2. News: Pratt. Gregory. One-punch homicide. September 16, 2016. City Pages. July 27, 2011.
  3. News: Schoemer. Mike. Craiglist: St. Michael Corner Bar on Selling Block. September 16, 2016. North Wright County Today. April 2, 2014.