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All Paws Vet Clinic fills local need
BIG LAKE — All Paws Vet Clinic recently opened just over the bridge in Big Lake, giving local pet owners a new compassionate care option for their four-legged and feathered friends. The comprehensive veterinary clinic opened its doors May 20 next to Laundromutt Grooming at the corner of Highway 25 and County Road 11, after the building underwent an expansion, doubling in size to accommodate the new business. Co-owners Dr....
Q&A: Meet Monticello's 10 Royal Ambassador candidates
MONTICELLO — Every year, as it has done for more than 40 years now, the Monticello Royal Ambassador Program brings together a group of young women with high hopes and takes them on a life-changing journey filled with community spirit, pride and service. The program opens doors and educates candidates about the City of Monticello, while helping them to grow, learn and discover their potential, according to Royal Ambassador Committee member Liz Calpas, who helps to run the program. ...
Absentee voting opens for primary
Eligible Wright County voters are now able to begin casting their ballots for the 2024 State Primary Election. The 46-day voting period opened June 28. If you are registered to vote in Monticello, visit city hall to cast an in-person absentee ballot. Voters may also request an absentee ballot by contacting Wright County Elections directly or by completing the online request form at mnvotes.org. ...
Savvy Senior: Setting up a digital will
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I had our estate plan — including a will, power of attorney and advance directive — drawn up about 10 years ago but have recently read that our plan should include a digital will too. What can you tell us about this? — Almost 80 Dear Almost, ...
Times Past: Look back at this week in city history
30 YEARS AGO: JULY 7, 1994 • The city’s annual Riverfest was gearing up for a great two-day event. • A feature story told how 4-year-old Keatan White had a second home the Ronald McDonald House. • A 12-year-old girl was abducted on a dirt road in Silver Creek Township. Two days later, Wayne James...
Be BearWise this summer while outdoors
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts with bears. Minnesota is bear country, but people can peacefully share the outdoors with bears by paying attention to where and when they are most likely to encounter them. Black bears are naturally cautious animals that typically avoid human contact for their own safety; however, it’s important to be proactive to prevent human-bear conflicts. ...
Bigger, better playground planned for West Bridge Park
This is the second in a two-part package on the evolution of West Bridge Park. Last week’s article delved into improvements currently underway there, including landscaping, sustainable features, terraced seating and more. READ PART ONE HERE MONTICELLO — While Monticello’s West Bridge Park holds appeal for all ages, with adults enjoying the festivals, community events and recreation opportunities there — from the fishing pier to the basketball court and the...
RIVERFEST 2024: Your guide to all the fun
MONTICELLO — Here’s a rundown of everything happening during the 48th annual Riverfest, including pre-festivities, with myriad activities, events and cherished traditions taking place from Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14. THURSDAY Get free food at Block Party Start your Riverfest celebrations early with a Block Party at the Monticello Community Center on Thursday,...
Longtime Lion, volunteer lauded as Monticello's Citizen of Year
MONTICELLO — At 68, Jim Dickrell is living his best life. The longtime Monticellan has been enjoying retirement with his wife of 44 years; cycling through the countryside on his bike every day; admiring the majesty of the Mighty Mississippi from his riverfront home; devouring more books in a year than some read in a lifetime; and spending time with friends and his only daughter. Now, he’s got even more...
Merrlyn Seefeldt remembered as half of beloved team
MONTICELLO — Although Merrlyn Seefeldt wasn’t born in Monticello, it is the place where she raised a family and helped to grow a successful business with her partner in industry and life. It is the place where she served as a faith leader and friend. It is the place she called home for 50 years, where she was involved in the community and beloved by all who knew her. Monticello...
Ask a Trooper: Watch for scams when buying a car
Q: I am looking at purchasing my first vehicle but I am worried about scams. Do you have any advice for me? Thank you. A: Here is some information we recently shared on our Minnesota Department of Public Safety blog. Picture this: You are excited about buying a car. You drive it home, but later find out the odometer had been rolled back thousands of miles, it was stolen, or it had previous damage the seller didn’t tell you about — all devastating news. ...
Developer plans to revitalize vacant part of Albertville outlets
ALBERTVILLE — A developer plans to breathe new life into the vacant portion of the nearby Albertville Premium Outlets by demolishing the eastern wing and redeveloping it. The redevelopment could possibly contain a grocery store, two restaurants, a car wash and a coffee shop, according to a concept plan by Plymouth developer HJ Development. The developer plans to purchase the unoccupied wing of the mall from current owner Simon Property...
Riverfest Duck Race becomes ‘Duck Splash’
MONTICELLO — Ah, Minnesota life. If there are two things you cannot plan around when organizing a summer festival in Minnesota, it is the unpredictable weather, and road construction. It seems the Riverfest Committee has been dealt both cards this year in regards to the Riverfest Duck race, which is being redubbed as the “Duck Splash,” with a new location due to bridge work and unsafe river conditions. “It is...
Movie review: ‘IF’ has charm, but tries too hard
John Krasinski seems like a nice guy. I’ve never met the man, obviously, but his “good dad” and “wife guy” energy reads as sincere. He radiates a genial, likable vibe onscreen. “IF,” Krasinki’s latest writing and directorial effort, is as likable as its maker — it’s earnest, pleasant, “nice,” But as Stephen Sondheim once informed us, “nice is different than good,” and “IF” ends up being sweet and sloppy in about equal measure. ...
Arrests, sentencings, fire calls for July 4
Wright County Sheriff arrests: • Perry John Bondhus, 56, of Monticello was arrested June 22 in Monticello on a Wright County warrant for terroristic threats. • Joel Lavern Christenson, 37, of Monticello was arrested June 22 in Monticello on a charge of second-degree DWI. • Daye Abba Kla-Diibah, 38, of Brooklyn Park was arrested June...
Senior Center helps with Riverfest Block Party
We hope to see you at the Riverfest Block Party. People of all ages are invited to this fun event that will be held on Thursday, July 11. Stop by the south side of the community center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a hotdog, chips, dessert and soda. It’s all free. Part of the senior center’s responsibility for the Block Party is to provide desserts and we need a lot. Please contact the center if you can bake bars or cookies for the Block Party, 763-295-2000. ...
Highway 25 bridge work starts Monday
MONTICELLO — The moment that many drivers have been dreading is quickly approaching, with repair work on the Highway 25 bridge slated to begin Monday. MnDOT will resurface and update the bridge over the Mississippi River connecting Monticello to Big Lake from July 8 through late October. The work will have a definite impact on travel in the area, with Highway 25 reduced to one lane in each direction at...
Election judges sought for upcoming races
Wright County residents interested in serving as an election judge for the August Primary and November General Election are encouraged to fill out the county’s election judge interest form. The county is not responsible for recruiting or hiring election judges. This form will forward applicants’ information to a local election clerk, who will contact applicants if they need additional judges. Your information may be shared with other local clerks who are short on election judges. To access the online application form, visit www.co.wright.mn.us/FormCenter/AuditorTreasurer-Forms-12/Election-Judge-Interest-Form-96.
All Paws Vet Clinic fills local need
BIG LAKE — All Paws Vet Clinic recently opened just over the bridge in Big Lake, giving local pet owners a new compassionate care option for their four-legged and feathered friends. The comprehensive veterinary clinic opened its doors May 20 next to Laundromutt Grooming at the corner of Highway 25 and County Road 11, after the building underwent an expansion, doubling in size to accommodate the new business. Co-owners Dr....
Monticello High School adds agriculture program
MONTICELLO — Local students with an interest in agriculture, who are considering careers in farming, veterinary care, environmental science and more, will soon have some new course options at Monticello High School. During its most recent meeting on Monday, June 17, the Monticello School Board gave it unanimous approval to four new classes for the 2024-25 school year. Comprising a brand new agricultural-education department at MHS, the courses are Intro...
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