Author Archives: Tim Hennagir

Council grants work hour extension for trail project contractor

Contractor crews will be allowed to work longer hours to complete Great River Trailways and Trailhead improvement project in order …

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Higher value home permits being issued in Monticello

An increase in higher-value, single-family home permits was a key highlight in a Monticello Building Department of Building Safety report …

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CentraCare Health beefs up ambulance coverage

CentraCare Health-Monticello’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department added a third ambulance and additional coverage hours earlier this week. Gordy Vosberg, …

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Minnesota Chamber president says 2013 session leaves more questions than achievements

Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders convened in January with a common goal of “progress for Minnesotans on education, job …

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‘Wright Choice’ program that helps teens in trouble has become successful

In 2011, Wright County Court Services and the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District began a collaborative effort to provide an alternative to …

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Former Monticello resident wins world championship woodcarving honor

A former Monticello resident and area art educator has received a world championship honor for a unique commissioned sculpture of …

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Monticello City Council approves FiberNet funding request

Monticello City Council members approved a $29,000 purchase of controller equipment and field management software for FiberNet Monticello Tuesday night. …

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Monticello council likes idea of river shuttle, rental business downtown

City leaders have given Kari and Joe Kounkel permission to use Walnut Street parking and nearby sidewalks to help operate …

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Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant open house June 6

Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant will host an open house Thursday, June 6. The open house will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the plant’s training center, which is located at 2100 W. River St.

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Interstate 94 lane closures between St. Michael, Monticello start Monday, June 3

Motorists travelling Interstate 94 between St. Michael and Monticello may encounter non-rush hour delays as overnight lane closures begin Monday, …

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