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

October 14, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

Interstate 94 sign

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tagged With: Bertram Chain of Lakes, Monticello, moose

Monticello High School Classes Canceled Due to Roof Issue

March 21, 2018 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Monticello, Monticello High School, roof

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

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

January 3, 2018 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: barn, fire, Monticello

Teen Injured in Bike vs. Vehicle Crash Near Monticello High

November 27, 2017 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: accident, Monticello, Monticello High School

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.'

November 1, 2017 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: candy, Halloween, Monticello, needle

Monticello Man Killed When Truck Strikes Semi

October 13, 2017 By Mike Schoemer

A 67-year-old Monticello man was killed in an early Wednesday morning crash on a Wright County highway. The multiple vehicle crash occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. According […]

Tagged With: accident, fatal, Monticello, Robert Olson

BREAKING: Rental Bus Involved in Multiple Vehicle Accident on Interstate 94 Near Albertville

September 7, 2017 By Mike Schoemer

Multiple first-responders, including Monticello Fire, Centra Care Ambulance and the Minnesota State Patrol are on the scene of a vehicular accident near the Minnesota Department of Transportation test site on […]

Tagged With: accident, bus, Interstate 94, Monticello

From the Editor: Monticello Schools Lose Solid Leader with Dr. Jim Johnson’s Departure

August 16, 2017 By Mike Schoemer

It was a surprise to many in the school community around the state of Minnesota – much less the city of Monticello – when Dr. Jim Johnson submitted his letter […]

Tagged With: ISD 882, Jim Johnson, Monticello

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