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A partially clothed woman who fled from a Monticello residence in a Wright County squad car was apprehended Friday, Oct. 12 following a chase on Interstate 94.
Jeff Hage
Editor
A young bull moose was the talk of the town Friday, Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 with sitings throughout the Monticello area.
Jeff Hage
Editor
The Bounce Back Project is hosting Silent Impact: Influence Through Purpose, Persistence and Passion featuring author and award-winning broadcaster Joe Schmit on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Monticello High School Auditorium.
Area voters will get to hear from candidates for Monticello City Council and Wright County sheriff during an Oct. 15 candidates forum at the Monticello Community Center.
Jeff Hage
Editor
A historic Monticello property could soon be home to a large senior campus.
Jeff Hage
Editor
St. Cloud Hospital and CentraCare Health – Monticello each recently received a donation of a cuddle cot from Hope Remains, an organization whose goal it is to support families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss
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Monticello’s head football coach, Jason Telecky, isn’t shy about saying he isn’t a fan of the district process that sets Monticello’s schedule.
Josh Dungan
Sports Reporter
The Magic knew Saturday’s match against No. 3 Heritage Christian Academy would be a physically taxing eighty minutes. They probably didn’t assume it would be quite as much of a battle as it turned out to be.
Josh Dungan
Sports Reporter
The Magic knew heading into the 2018 section playoffs that their regular season record of 8-6-2, even when it came attached with a Mississippi 8 conference championship, wouldn’t afford them the luxury of an easy draw.
Josh Dungan
Sports Reporter
With the first of two section meets this season in the books, the Magic girls swim team was able to begin their preparations for next month’s Section 5A meet, where they are hoping to take home their 15th team title in a row.
Josh Dungan
Sports Reporter
It was the end of several regular seasons over the last two days, as well as the start (and conclusion) of a few postseason runs for certain Magic teams. Here's summaries on all the teams in action over the last two days.
Josh Dungan
Sports Reporter
It was a quick stay in this year's individual tennis sections for the girls tennis team. Of the four entries the Magic had into the section tournament, only one advanced past the first round. Here is how the groupings did:
Josh Dungan
Sports Reporter
When the Magic came out of their five-loss weekend tournament at STMA, they knew they had some things to work on, especially since they won just one set combined between those five games.
Josh Dungan
Sports Reporter
Since Sept. 1, I’ve seen a doctor seven times, which is very unusual for me. But I now have significantly better eyesight. Doctors also eliminated some skin cancer, which could have created problems. Along the way, I’ve learned several things that might be useful to families and educators
When I slip behind the wheel, I make sure any passengers in my vehicle are properly secured before shifting into gear. My grandchildren are often with me, and their safety is a top priority. Minnesota law requires children to be in a child restraint until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall, or 8 …
Attention conservative voters.
Minnesota’s next governor will need to unite a state divided over social issues and clashing rural-urban goals. He also will have the opportunity to build on the current economic boom, pulling from a vast store of natural and human resources.
Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline won election eight times in Minnesota’s 2nd District. Despite growing chatter that Democrats were in play in this emerging “swing” district, Kline handily proved them wrong each time.
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