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 […]
Legendary Viking, NERF Inventor, was Monticello’s Own
Fred Cox was a local hero, but known for so much more than kicking footballs.
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 […]
County Busts Meth House Near Monticello
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 […]
Monticello Bids Farewell to Mauer, the Therapy Dog
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 […]
Traffic Ahead: MnDOT Set for Closures on Interstate 94 West of Monticello
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.
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.
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 […]
Monticello High School Classes Canceled Due to Roof Issue
A structural issue has ended the day prematurely at Monticello High School Wednesday, March 21. The Monticello School District made the announcement around 8:30 a.m. as classes were just getting underway for the day. The District, thus far, has blamed a roof issue. No further details were being released. It’s not known if the issue […]
BREAKING: Barn Fire Kills Five Horses in Monticello, Dogs, Cats
Fortunately no one was injured in the Tuesday, Jan. 2 blaze.
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 […]
Teen Injured in Bike vs. Vehicle Crash Near Monticello High
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on Monday, Nov. 27. The accident happened at the intersection of School Boulevard and Fallon Avenue around 7:12 a.m. A 16-year-old male bicyclist was riding north on Fallon Avenue and was crossing School Boulevard in the crosswalk when he was […]
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