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Voters approve constitutional question on environmental fund
During the general election, all voters in Minnesota were asked a constitutional ballot question whether to continue dedicating 40% of the state’s lottery profits to the Environmental and Natur...
Rejecting the idea of political party racism
In seventh-grade math class, I sat across from a kid who could make smoke filter out of his ears. It was no magic trick, he’d mastered getting that smoke to connect from the upper throat to the...
WCSO swears in new deputies, employees
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office held a swearing-in ceremony Oct. 29 to welcome aboard 17 new employees hired during 2024.
Community choral concert to benefit Catholic Charities’ food shelf
ST. CLOUD — An upcoming choral concert in St. Cloud will celebrate the season of Thanksgiving with harmonious music while helping to fight hunger and food insecurity.
Programs planned this month to mark Veterans Day
MONTICELLO — In an effort to recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of those who have bravely fought for our nation, several local observances are planned to mark Veterans Day.
Subway closes inside Walmart; Walgreens to remain open
MONTICELLO — The Subway sandwich shop inside of Monticello’s Walmart Supercenter has closed, with a paper sign posted in front of the space last week stating the location has permanently shut...
Halloween storm brings first snow of season
MONTICELLO — As Minnesotans, we tend to talk about the weather a lot. And lately, the weather has been giving us much to discuss, including the first snow of the season.
Savvy Senior: How to write a living will
Dear Savvy Senior,
Clinic Nov. 14 to help veterans understand benefits, support
BUFFALO — Wright County Veteran Services, the Veterans Benefits Administration and St. Cloud Veterans Administration Office are teaming up to host a PACT Act Claims Clinic next week.
Ribbon-cutting celebrates opening of Country Club Villas
MONTICELLO — Country Club Villas, a new 60-unit, twin-home rental community for ages 55-plus, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting event last week hosted by the Monticello Chamber...
Five local educators honored with Leadership in Educational Excellence Awards
ST. CLOUD — More than 150 outstanding educators from across central Minnesota — including five from Monticello — were honored during a ceremony late last month celebrating their commitment ...
Movie review: ‘Conclave’ is a delicious, involving melodrama
“Conclave” is a religious drama paced like a thriller.
Please don't forget Veterans Day
Lost in all the hubbub surrounding Tuesday’s elections was another important event that is celebrated this coming Monday.
Ask a Trooper: Never pass vehicles at railroad crossing
Q: Every once in a while, I notice some vehicles stop in the road at the railroad tracks when nothing is coming. Can I pass them when they do this?
Monticello Public Library to reopen Tuesday
MONTICELLO — Following an interior facelift, the Monticello Public Library is slated to reopen to the public next week.
Holiday closings for Veterans Day
MONTICELLO — Monticello City Hall, the Public Works Department and the DMV will all be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Toys for Tots kicks off 2024 holiday campaign
MONTICELLO — Toys for Tots kicked off its 2024 campaign this week in the Monticello area, collecting donations to help local kids have a very merry Christmas.
Explore crafts, moon landing, acupuncture, more at senior center
I would like to mention the Monticello Senior Center Craft Sale one more time. This senior center fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 in the community center Mississippi Room, with 35 ven...
Hot Dish: Special-occasion spuds make supreme side for Thanksgiving
Over the next few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I would like to share some of my favorite tried-and-true holiday favorites with you.
Deer hunting is a beloved Minnesota tradition
Deer hunting is Minnesota’s most popular form of hunting. White-tailed deer exist throughout the state so you are never far from a quality opportunity.
Efforts underway to help stock Magic Closet
MONTICELLO — While “The Chronicles of Narnia” had a special wardrobe that transported kids to a fantasy world, Monticello has its own Magic Closet that is just as remarkable.
Catholic Charities launches annual appeal across Diocese
ST. CLOUD — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud has launched its 2024 annual appeal, “Make God’s Love Visible,” across the Diocese of St. Cloud.
Wright Government Center lights up green to honor veterans
Those driving by the Wright County Government Center and Justice Center at night on Highway 25 north of Buffalo between Nov. 4-11 will notice the buildings illuminated green in honor of Operation...
Self-portrait class to run over three weeks at MontiArts
MONTICELLO — MontiArts is inviting locals to come play and find out how fun abstract painting can be in a new, three-session class centered on making self portraits, which has now been reschedu...
16-year-old epilepsy victim mourned after sudden death
MONTICELLO — The sudden death of a 16-year-old Monticello High School junior last month has fellow students, district faculty, community members and family members reeling as they cope with the...
Arrests, fire calls for Nov. 7
Wright County Sheriff arrests:
Community Connect helps more families than ever before
BIG LAKE — Community Connect, an event put on by Sherburne County Area United Way in partnership with officials and nonprofits from Wright and Sherburne counties, knocked it out of the park thi...
Bertram Boo-Tacular offers family fun for Halloween
MONTICELLO — Wright County Parks & Recreation Department hosted its third annual Bertram Boo-Tacular at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Campground and Park in Monticello on the afternoon and in...
New season of indoor farmers markets starts Saturday
MONTICELLO — While early autumn brought a close to the city’s popular outdoor farmers market, late fall brings a different chance to get farm-fresh produce, see friends and neighbors and shop...
Rep. Rarick routs Kratky in District 29B
Voters here in Minnesota’s District 29B seized the opportunity to keep longtime Republican State Rep. Marion (O'Neill) Rarick in office for the next two years.
Emmer takes another 6th District win
The unofficial results are in, and Sixth District U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R) won the U.S. House, leading DFL challenger Jeanne Hendricks 62% to 37%.
Shakeups for City Council, School Board
MONTICELLO — Election results from local races spell changes for two powerful panels in Monticello.
Trump triumphs in Monticello, Wright County
MONTICELLO — Voters in Monticello and throughout Wright County overwhelmingly threw their support behind presidential candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
City of Monticello sees high voter turnout
MONTICELLO — A massive voter turnout at the polls fueled a strong election this year in Monticello — including many who voted early.
Hilgart happily hangs onto mayor's seat
MONTICELLO — The citizens of Monticello have spoken, throwing their support behind incumbent Mayor Lloyd Hilgart in this year’s general election.
Monticello Athlete of the Week: Isabel Mahoney
Monticello High School junior Isabel Mahoney is a regular at the Class AA MSHSL State Cross Country championships. On Nov. 2, Mahoney ran in the girls’ five-kilometer state race.
Magic Volleyball wins 4th straight section championship
Nine sets. Nine sets are all it took for the Monticello volleyball team to run through the Section 5AAA Tournament. For the fourth consecutive season, the Magic are section champs and are startin...
Mahoney 12th, Gupta 63rd at state cross country championships
And then there were two. Monticello High School junior Isabel Mahoney and senior Sameer Gupta represented Monticello during the 2024 Class AA Cross Country Championships on Nov. 2.
Biegler chosen for 2024 USA Swimming National Select Camp
USA Swimming announced the names of the 104 athletes who were selected for the 2024 National Select Camp. Among the names on the girls’ roster was Monticello High School sophomore Adalynn Biegl...
Blast from the past sports: November
50 YEARS AGO: NOVEMBER, 1974
Blast from the past sports: November
50 YEARS AGO: NOVEMBER, 1974
Monticello football blanks Spring Lake Park in section championship
After long last, the Monticello football team is in the big dance. After shutting out Spring Lake Park 19-0 in the Section 6-5A Football Tournament, the Magic punched their ticket to the 2024 Cla...
Election results for Monticello, Wright County
Check out the full results of Tuesday's vote, including local, county and state races.
Downtown Trick or Treat stormy but spooktacular
MONTICELLO — Stormy skies didn’t deter hundreds of festively-fitted families from hitting the city’s sidewalks last Thursday for Downtown Trick or Treat.
Freedom Rock lights up with patriotic purpose
BIG LAKE — Amid star-shaped balloons and stars-and-stripes banners, a patriotic celebration was held the evening of Sunday, Oct. 20 at Big Lake’s Freedom Rock, which is now fully protected fr...
Raptor fans flock to see birds of prey at Lake Maria
MONTICELLO — Birds of a feather flock together, and so do their fans, who turned out in a big way this weekend to meet a few injured raptors that are being rehabilitated.
Women of Today to hold Fall Craft Show Nov. 9
MONTICELLO — Monticello Women of Today will hold its 37th annual Fall Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut St.
Women of Today donates feminine hygiene items
Help comes in many different forms, period. And a group of civic-minded local women understands that.
Wright County Emergency Food & Shelter program awarded funds
The Wright County Emergency Food & Shelter program has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the e...