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DEVELOPING: Cyclist Killed in Monday Morning Collision in Monticello

The accident happened near the Perkins Restaurant on Highway 25.

April 12, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Cycle accident

A person riding a bicycle across Minnesota Highway 25 in Monticello was struck by a turning semi-tractor and trailer and died at the scene early Monday, April 12. The cyclist was attempting to cross the highway from east to west, according to an incident report released Monday by the Minnesota State Patrol. A Peterbilt semi, […]

Tagged With: bicycle, fatal accident, Highway 25, Monticello

Albertville Man Facing Multiple Charges after Standoff

The incident, which lasted more than 17 hours, ended peacefully in Monticello.

January 29, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The Albertville man who shut down a Monticello school with a more than 17-hour standoff is facing multiple charges from a string of events that unfolded Monday, Jan. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 26. Justin Michael Dellwo, 35, Albertville, has been charged with two counts of Felony Firearms Violations and one charge of Felony Fleeing a […]

Tagged With: Dellwo, Monticello, standoff

BREAKING: Standoff in Monticello Closes Eastview Building

Wright County Sheriff's Office has been involved with an incident near the school much of the morning.

January 26, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

UPDATE 6:30 p.m. – the incident has been resolved and the man is in custody. He has not been identified by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATE 11:30 a.m.: Here’s the Sheriff’s Office’s latest statement on the incident: On Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at approximately 8:06 p.m. deputies were dispatched to 64th Way Northeast in […]

Tagged With: Eastview, Monticello, standoff, Wright County

Dahlheimer Beverage Founder Merle Dahlheimer, 94, Dies

September 23, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

From delivering beer via a St. Michael garage to what is now one of the most prominent businesses in Wright County, Merle Dahlheimer guided Dahlheimer Beverage into the 21st Century with the full intent of keeping it a family affair. Sixty-one years after selling his cows and dairy farm between Albertville and Monticello, Merle’s decision […]

Tagged With: Albertville, Dahlheimer, Dahlheimer Beverage, Monticello

Legendary Viking, NERF Inventor, was Monticello’s Own

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

November 27, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Fred Cox, kicker, Minnesota Vikings, Monticello

County Busts Meth House Near Monticello

November 18, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

A call to investigators led to the breakup of a local meth house over the weekend. Wright County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a drug complaint near the intersection of 90th Street Northeast and Haug Ave Northeast in Monticello Township around 7:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. During the investigation of the area, deputies located […]

Tagged With: drugs, meth, Monticello, Wright County Sheriff's Office

Monticello Bids Farewell to Mauer, the Therapy Dog

November 4, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

Everyone once in a while, you could get a glimpse of Mauer on Highway 25, or Chelsea Road, or elsewhere in Monticello as his family made their rounds. Goggles. Tongue. Brown and white fur. Drool. The St. Bernard was a community favorite. While known for his car rides, Mauer was a hero in his short […]

Tagged With: Mauer, Monticello, St. Bernard

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

October 14, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Clearwater, Interstate 94, Interstate 94 construction, Monticello

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.

August 23, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

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. […]

Tagged With: accident, fatal, Ian Rogers, Monticello

Young Moose Makes Noise Near Monticello

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

October 5, 2018 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Bertram Chain of Lakes, Monticello, moose

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