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Let’s Chalk parts ways with city, goes private
Monticello’s annual Let’s Chalk Festival, a unique event that lets artists turn city streets into works of art, is changing over from being run by the city into a privately operated endeavor. The City Council discussed the annual festival at its last two meetings, at the bequest of Mayor Lloyd Hilgart. Ultimately, the council decided to take Let’s Chalk off the city’s plate, and instead have it run under the...
Select Eyecare moves across street
MONTICELLO — Select Eyecare of Monticello has moved to a new location. The full-service eye care center was formerly located in the Towne Centre Plaza on Highway 25/Pine Street, near La Michoacana Delights. Select Eyecare has now moved across the street, where it’s located at 504 Pine St., between Papa Murphy’s and Hirschfields. For more information, visit the website at www.selecteyecare.com or call 763-295-4044.
Strives for success all while letting his passions lead the way
Isaac Sydow Parents: Lori and Kelly Sydow Town: Elk River List the activities you have participated in and tell of your proudest accomplishments: I’ve done tennis since 7th grade. I’ve played on varsity for 4 years and I am a...
Family fun to take over city at Walk & Roll, bubble party
MONTICELLO — The City of Monticello will host two outdoor, family-friendly events in the coming days, with one a long-standing tradition and the other a brand-new activity making its debut. First up, the 28th annual Walk & Roll is returning Saturday morning with a route along Walnut Street to showcase downtown Monticello. Then, on Tuesday evening, Pioneer Park will play host to the city’s first-ever Bubble & Foam Party. Walk...
Times Past: Look back at this week in city history
30 YEARS AGO: MAY 26, 1994 • Sister Emillie Bormann of St. Henry’s parish readied to leave Monticello after 10 years to take on the challenge of prison ministry in Marianna, Fla. • Past Commander Wayne Meyer of the Monticello American Legion Post 260 was the guest speaker at the city’s Memorial Day services. •...
New editor, reporter join the St. Cloud Times
The St. Cloud Times is welcoming two new staff members — Alice Mannette and Corey Schmidt. Mannette rejoins Gannett after a brief absence, less than a year, to become editor of the St. Cloud Times. Most recently, Mannette was editor in Hutchinson and Salina, Kansas. She also has worked as statewide agriculture...
Westonka’s Sunnarborg qualifies for state golf meet
The boys golf 5AA Section Tournament was held at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker. May 30 was the qualifier, where teams and individuals competed for a chance to play in the final round on June 3. Mound Westonka battled throughout day one, climbing as high as third, but eventually ending up in sixth, only seven strokes from advancing to day two. Eighth grader Leif Kellner and freshman Hudson Pundsack each ended their seasons strong shooting 89. Sophomore Wes Foley had his best round of...
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