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08/17/2024

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08/16/2024

Vivid, bright and beautiful, the new swan mural behind Monticello Arts Initiative - MontiArts is something to behold, and we can't wait to see how it turns out!

MontiArts has tapped one of its resident artists to help create a colorful swan mural on the back of its Broadway headquarters, working with local students from the Monticello High

08/16/2024

The Highway 25 bridge over the Mississippi River was closed last night and will be closed again tonight. More overnight closures are scheduled for this coming week. Read more below.

MONTICELLO — As Highway 25 bridge work at the Mississippi River crossing continues, MnDOT will have temporary full overnight bridge closures on several upcoming days.

08/14/2024

Be sure to check out the Monticello Public Library's used book sale, which continues today (Wednesday, Aug. 14) and tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 15).

MONTICELLO — The Monticello Public Library is gearing up for its bi-annual used book and media sale next week, offering thousands of used books, along with puzzles, CDs, DVDs and

08/09/2024

Are you planning to hit the movies this weekend to see the new "Deadpool" flick? You might want to check our review first before spending your precious pennies on those tickets.

“Welcome to the MCU; you’re joining at a bit of a low point,” says Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) to Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the first film in the

08/09/2024

🏅 The 2024 Paris Olympics Are Here! 🏅

🏆 From thrilling opening ceremonies to the final medal counts, we've got you covered every step of the way.
📅 Never miss a moment with our event schedule!
🥇 Medal Counts – Stay on top of the medal race.
🏊‍♂️ See which of your Hometown Heroes are competing!

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08/08/2024

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08/08/2024

With a growing need for local lodging, Monticello is slated to get its first Marriott property, a 98-room Fairfield Inn & Suites with two attached restaurants.

MONTICELLO — With a growing need for local lodging, Monticello is slated to get its first Marriott property, as the City Council approved three key steps that will bring a

08/03/2024

Following a fatal motorcycle accident in Wyoming Thursday, locals are mourning the tragic death of Gina Schaffer, who just recently graduated from Monticello High School as one of the Class of 2024’s 19 valedictorians, along with her twin sister.

MONTICELLO — Following a fatal motorcycle accident in Wyoming Thursday, locals are mourning the death of Gina Schaffer, who just recently graduated from Monticello High School as one of the

08/02/2024

Good luck to Monticello's Hannah Monhardt as she heads off to teach in Taiwan for a year after winning a prestigious Fulbright Award.

MONTICELLO — Hannah Mondhardt first fell in love with the small Asian country of Taiwan when she spent a semester studying abroad there as a college junior two years ago,

08/01/2024

Chocoholics have cause for celebration now that Cocoa Maas is open in downtown Monticello! From ice cream flights to homemade nut rolls, those with a sweet tooth are going to want to visit Molly's cute-as-can-be shop on Broadway.

MONTICELLO — Move over, W***y Wonka, there’s a new chocolatier in town, and the homemade delights she’s got on offer will put you and your gobstoppers to shame.

07/25/2024

Costco recently cleared its last major hurdle in a bid to bring a store to nearby Otsego, with plans to open in late 2025. Read more at www.monticellotimes.com

07/22/2024

See photos from this weekend's train derailment in Big Lake.

BIG LAKE — A train derailment early Saturday morning in Big Lake created quite a mess, but led to no injuries or threat to the public, according to the Sherburne

07/22/2024

A train carrying consumer goods derailed early Saturday morning in Big Lake, causing a disruption in passenger train service to Minneapolis.

BIG LAKE — A train derailment early Saturday morning in Big Lake created quite a mess, but led to no injuries or threat to the public, according to the Sherburne

07/19/2024

It's been a week since Family Fun Night kicked off Riverfest Monticello, but we're still smiling from all the animal antics, cool cars and cute kiddos at Pioneer Park. Read about it here and check out all the photos!

MONTICELLO — The aptly named Family Fun Night held Friday evening at Pioneer Park kicked off a weekend of traditional Riverfest festivities, and appeared to be one of the most

07/19/2024

With free watermelon, sno-cones, rides on the Harold Express, carnival-style games, face-painting and more, experience the joy of Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Party in the Park with these fun photos.

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07/18/2024

If you weren't lucky enough to witness Mayor Lloyd Hilgart's messy but marvelous victory at the Riverfest pie-eating contest, you can read all about it here, including his winning strategy. You won't want to miss seeing these priceless photos either!

MONTICELLO — As if there’s not enough hoopla already going on at Family Fun Night, the official Riverfest kickoff is also when the annual pie-eating contest pits community members against

07/18/2024

View photos from Sunday's colorful Riverfest Monticello parade.

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07/18/2024

Meet Monticello's newest group of Royal Ambassadors and read about their coronation on Sunday. Congrats to these three lovely young women — we can't wait to watch you grow into your new roles, representing the community with pride and poise.
Monticello Royal Ambassador Program

MONTICELLO — Three new Monticello Royal Ambassadors were crowned on a steamy, sun-baked afternoon last Sunday as family, friends, community leaders, fellow royalty from nearby cities and myriad members of

07/18/2024

With pie, parties, a parade and pageantry — along with baseball-sized hail — Monticello's 48th Riverfest is sure to be one for the history books. Read about it here and check out the photo galleries to see all the fun in action.

From an uproarious pie contest to a festive parade and parties aplenty — along with baseball-sized hail — the 48th year of Monticello's annual Riverfest celebration is sure to be

07/13/2024

Watch video footage of the Riverfest Monticello Duck Splash at the Monticello Community Center pool, which was held this afternoon instead of the traditional Riverfest Duck Race. Those are the three current Royal Ambassadors sliding into a rubber-duck filled pool.

07/11/2024

Are you ready for Riverfest? We have the scoop on all the activities, events and festivities planned for the next three days of fun!

MONTICELLO — It’s shaping up to be a banner year for the 48th annual Riverfest, with plenty of hot summer sun — and loads of fun — in the forecast.

07/09/2024

Get to know the young ladies vying to become Monticello's next trio of Royal Ambassadors

MONTICELLO — Every year, as it has done for more than 40 years now, the Monticello Royal Ambassador Program brings together a group of young women with high hopes and

07/08/2024

The day we've all been dreading is here ...

MONTICELLO — The moment that many drivers have been dreading is quickly approaching, with repair work on the Highway 25 bridge slated to begin Monday.

07/08/2024

UPDATE: Teens identified in this weekend's fatal crash

BIG LAKE — Two teens were killed and a third was critically injured during a single-car crash early Saturday morning on Highway 25 in Big Lake, the Minnesota State Patrol

07/07/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Three teens from Elk River were reportedly speeding through Big Lake early this morning when they crashed, leaving two of the 17-year-olds dead and the third in critical condition.

BIG LAKE — Two teens were killed and a third was critically injured during a single-car crash early Saturday morning on Highway 25 in Big Lake, the Minnesota State Patrol

07/05/2024

Read an in-depth profile on Citizen of the Year Jim Dickrell, a member of Monticello Lions Club MN, ahead of his recognition ceremony during Riverfest.

MONTICELLO — At 68, Jim Dickrell is living his best life. The longtime Monticellan has been enjoying retirement with his wife of 44 years; cycling through the countryside on his