North Wright County Today

Local news for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego and Hanover

Legendary Viking, NERF Inventor, was Monticello’s Own

Fred Cox was a local hero, but known for so much more than kicking footballs.

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Fred Cox wore more than a few hats in his day. He started his football career as a running back, but then became the most decorated kicker in Minnesota Vikings history. He was an inventor, putting his stamp on one of the most celebrated toys of all time – the NERF football. And he was […]

Traffic Ahead: MnDOT Set for Closures on Interstate 94 West of Monticello

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Beginning today, Monday, Oct. 14, motorists should watch for nightly lane closures in both directions of I-94 between Monticello and Clearwater. Crews will build temporary lanes to prepare for the upcoming road resurfacing and widening of I-94 between Monticello and Clearwater. Here’s what to expect:   Wed, Oct. 14 through November   Watch for overnight […]

Monticello High School Shocked by Death of Senior Student

Ian Rogers, a member of the Class of 2020, was killed Wednesday while riding his bike.

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The Monticello School District and Monticello High School community is reeling after a bike versus vehicle accident Wednesday, Aug. 21 left an incoming senior student dead. Ian Rogers, 17, would have been a member of the Class of 2020. He was struck while riding his bicycle on Highway 25 south of the community and died. […]

Young Moose Makes Noise Near Monticello

Less than a year after an emu too the area by storm, a moose is on the loose.

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Last year, it was an emu escapee. This year, it appears the Monticello area will be captivated by a moose on the loose. Central Minnesota, including the Monticello area most recently, has been in a bit of a frenzy over a young bull moose that has made its way through the region. It was spotted […]

BREAKING: Barn Fire Kills Five Horses in Monticello, Dogs, Cats

Fortunately no one was injured in the Tuesday, Jan. 2 blaze.

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Investigators are still looking for a cause after Monticello Fire battled a four-alarm barn fire at around 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, braving New Year’s Eve morning temperatures that hovered in the teens below zero as they scrambled to save residential structures and make sure no one was injured in the blaze. According to the […]

BREAKING: Wright County Investigating Needle in Monticello Trick-or-Treat Candy

The father of a child who found a needle in a Tootsie Roll candy posted the discovery on Facebook. Authorities in Wisconsin have found a similar 'trick.'

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A Monticello man turned to social media Wednesday, Nov. 1 after searching through his child’s candy and finding a needle in a Tootsie Roll. The post has since been removed from “What’s Happening Monticello,” as commenters argued the validity of the claim. However, the Wright County Sheriff’s Department announced Wednesday afternoon it was investigating after […]

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