Like the rest of the state of Minnesota, Great River Regional Library (GRRL) continues to move forward in a phased reopening. Starting July 1st, all libraries will be open to computer by appointment. This new service will be in addition to our curbside pickup and Print2Go services.
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Shawn Mario Nelson, 42 of Coon Rapids, MN 55429 for FEL 1st Degree Burglary, FEL 2nd Degree Assault, MSD Domestic Assault and MSD 4th Degree Damage to Property.
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An incendiary device was thrown through the front window of a Monticello home, causing a fire inside the residence.
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Big Lake will be celebrating our nation’s independence Thursday, July 2.
The idea of a Picnic in the Park was a hit with our participants. Believe me, I get it! We are bored and want something fun to do safely with nice people! Within two days of the July newsletter being out, the senior center picnic at Ellison Park scheduled for the 23rd was full. The gover…
• It was announced that boat races were going to highlight the Big Lake Aqua Fest. The races were going to be a nationally-sactioned event.
• 15-year-old 4_her Robert Cyr was raising 125 pheasants.
Thursday night at Lakeside Park in Big Lake is the place to be this summer.
John Reeves began school in Monticello in fourth grade.
Election day remains five months away, but election excitement is already building in the Monticello-Big Lake area.
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Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 19, 2020. He has directed flags to fly at half staff on the 19th of every month through 2020 to remember, mourn, and honor lives lost due to C…
The race for Big Lake’s next mayor with two City Council members against each other: incumbent Mayor Mike Wallen and Council Member Paul Knier, both of whom have lived in the city of Big Lake for more than two decades.
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The death of George Floyd, a black man who died on Memorial Day after he was pinned down by a white Minneapolis police officer, has sparked outrage and protests in Minnesota and across the United States.
Starting June 18, all subscribers to the Monticello Times will need to reestablish their online accounts to gain full access to all stories and images. We recently updated our online subscription portal and will need to reconnect all existing accounts. Click here to quickly get access by ent…
It was exciting to host our first Parking Lot Bingo event this past Tuesday and it went pretty well, thanks to the wonderful volunteers who helped. Bingo is played in the Monticello Community Center west parking lot at 10 a.m. and will continue to be every Tuesday until further notice. Peo…
If you’re in Big Lake on Saturday, June 13, watch out for ATVs.
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On a regular day at Options, Inc., early mornings are busy with clients visiting with friends and co-workers. The fireplace might be on and the sound of music fills the air.
A teen was injured in jet ski collision on Lake Mitchell in Big Lake.
Like many of you, the weeks since the tragic death of George Floyd have been emotional and difficult for city officials, leaders, and staff. Our presence outside the metro area has not stopped challenging questions, concerns, and conversations from coming to the center of our community.
Two people from Monticello were critically injured Saturday, June 6 in a motorcycle crash near Green Isle.
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is excited to announce its first-ever streaming service! The streaming service “Hoopla” is now available to access by using your library card.
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The Wright County Fair Board has been monitoring the current conditions and information concerning the Covid-19 virus. Both the virus threat and the reaction by government to the threat have created major considerations that all large events are having to work through.
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Nearly 200 members of Big Lake’s Class of 2020 graduated Friday, May 29.
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Join us for Parking Lot Bingo! Yes, bingo in a parking lot. We will be playing in the Monticello Community Center west parking lot on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. starting June 9.
A Monticello hotel was evacuated Saturday, May 30 after a bomb threat was received at the hotel.
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Two local groups with a strong desire to host fireworks events have come together as one to host a spectacular show in the skies above Monticello on Friday, June 5.
The project we coordinated with the Monticello High School that we called, Seniors Supporting Seniors, was a huge success! Senior citizens were asked to paint encouraging words on rocks to be given to high school seniors. Those young people are missing out on so much due to the pandemic an…
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A couple looks at a poster of the Monticello Class of 2020 that has been erected on the northeast corner of Highway 25 and Broadway Street in Monticello.
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For 12 years Wayne Harris has presided over Memorial Day ceremonies at the Big Lake Cemetery as commander of Big Lake Legion Post 147.
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Members of the Monticello American Legion Post 260 Honor Guard make their way into Riverside Cemetery along the Mississippi River for the Legion’s annual Memorial Day event. Members of the Honor Guard made changes to the Memorial Day event because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which included fol…
After watching what he called "48 hours of anarchy," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard to ensure safety and protect residents of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and some surrounding communities.
Monticello City Administrator Jeff O'Neill is retiring after 33 years with then City of Monticello.
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A Colorado man was seriously injured when the pick-up truck he was driving rear-ended a semi on Interstate 94 west of Monticello.
A Monticello woman was injured Friday, May 22 when her vehicle was hit by a motorist attempting to pass a vehicle in Sherburne County.
An Orrock Township woman was charged Thursday with second-degree assault after her boyfriend accused her of firing a handgun at him. The man said the gunshot narrowly missed his head before he wrestled the gun away from her and called 911, according to Sheriff Joel Brott. The man was not phy…
Two Florida women were injured Thursday, May 21 when their vehicle was struck by a semi on Interstate 94 in Silver Creek Township.
In the last week I have participated in two very helpful Zoom meetings discussing when and how to safely open senior centers. One was sponsored by the National Council on the Aging (NCOA) and the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) and the other by the Minnesota Association of Seni…
People look forward to the time of year when they can buy locally grown food, hand crafted goodies, and spice up their Sunday routine.
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Zoey Pierce stands for graduation photos after being filmed walking across a graduation stage with her diploma on the east side of the Monticello High School parking lot on Tuesday, May 19. Members of the MHS senior class had graduation photos taken Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Videos…
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Jackson Gilb of Big Lake turned 10 on Monday, May 18 and celebrated a surprise birthday boat parade on Mitchell Lake. The boat parade featured many well-wishers, including a law enforcement boat featuring police officers and firefighters. Above, a clown holds a sign wishing Jackson, right, a…
The state-imposed shutdowns of businesses due to the coronavirus has had a devastating effect upon small businesses- and the mayors of Monticello and Big Lake want Gov. Tim Walz to know first hand what his stay-at-home order has done to their community’s main streets.
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 10 at County Road 43 in Big Lake shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.
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The State of Minnesota has authorized the Monticello DMV to reopen the lobby to the public starting on Tuesday, May 19.
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When the Monticello High School Class of 2020 graduates in June, the ceremony will preserve some tradition, while incorporating modern technology to safely share the event with the community.
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