Monticello Times
School district receives nearly $11K from 16 donors
MONTICELLO — It’s not unusual for Monticello Public Schools to receive donations from local businesses and community organizations. In fact, at each meeting of the Monticello School Board, held twice a month, there are usually a few such gifts announced. But at the last school board meeting, held Monday, April 15, a whopping total of 16 donations — nearly $11,000 — was accepted by the board. ...
MHS senior’s Triple ‘A’ victory is a big win for school district
MONTICELLO — Monticello High School senior Paul Fasen has accomplished something that only one city student has done before, earning the esteemed Triple ‘A’ Award from the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). Each year, just four high school seniors from across the state are honored with this recognition for their achievements in academics, arts/activities and athletics. “It’s an immense undertaking and we couldn’t be prouder,” school board chairwoman Kathy...
‘Scouting for Food’ in Monticello
Local Boy Scouts canvassed the City of Monticello on Saturday, April 27 collecting food donations for the Monticello Help Center in their annual ‘Scouting for Food’ drive. Participants included Boy Scouts from Troops 3270, 5270 and Cub Scout Packs 272 and 274. In about four hours, these kids collected more than 4,400 pounds of food and a total of $677 dollars in cash donations.
Let your grass grow all month long during ‘No Mow May’
MONTICELLO — In support of “No Mow May,” the city has temporarily suspended its nuisance ordinance regarding the length of grass. It’s the third consecutive year the Monticello City Council has approved the conservation initiative, which runs throughout the month of May, starting this past Wednesday, May 1, and going through Friday, May 31. Normally, grass must be kept to a maximum height of 8 inches within 100 feet of...
MHS senior’s Triple ‘A’ victory is a big win for school district
MONTICELLO — Monticello High School senior Paul Fasen has accomplished something that only one city student has done before, earning the esteemed Triple ‘A’ Award from the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). Each year, just four high school seniors from across the state are honored with this recognition for their achievements in academics, arts/activities and athletics. “It’s an immense undertaking and we couldn’t be prouder,” school board chairwoman Kathy...
May full of special events at Monticello Senior Center
A huge “thank you” goes out to the people who came to the senior center breakfast fundraiser this past Sunday. We really, really appreciate your support. Thanks also goes out to our extremely hard-working volunteers. They really are second to none and do make a world of difference to the success of our senior center. Now that the breakfast is over, it’s time to move on to our special May events. May is Older Americans Month (OAM) — a time to honor older Americans and...
DNR invites citizens to share pheasant, turkey observations
Minnesotans will be able to report observations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys in a citizen science effort by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources throughout the month of May. Information from the reports will help the Minnesota DNR monitor pheasant and turkey population trends, evaluate conservation efforts and make decisions about harvest regulations. People can report pheasants and turkeys of all ages. Using a mobile device or desktop computer, people can enter information on the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/wildlife/sightings/index.html. The page will also include the opportunity to sign up for email updates that will be sent out when results are available from the reporting effort.
School district receives nearly $11K from 16 donors
MONTICELLO — It’s not unusual for Monticello Public Schools to receive donations from local businesses and community organizations. In fact, at each meeting of the Monticello School Board, held twice a month, there are usually a few such gifts announced. But at the last school board meeting, held Monday, April 15, a whopping total of 16 donations — nearly $11,000 — was accepted by the board. ...
Medical examiner: Deaths of family found to be murder-suicide
MONTICELLO — The April deaths of a Monticello mother and her two young children at a park in Ramsey were found to be the result of murder-suicide, according to the medical examiner. The Midwest Medical Examiner Office Wednesday released the causes of death in the incident April 8 at Rum River Central Regional Park, in which police found a 33-year-old woman dead inside an SUV along with her 9-year-old daughter. Another child, a 4-year-old boy, was injured in the incident, but died at the hospital...
Medical examiner: Deaths of family found to be murder-suicide
MONTICELLO — The April deaths of a Monticello mother and her two young children at a park in Ramsey were found to be the result of murder-suicide, according to the medical examiner. The Midwest Medical Examiner Office Wednesday released the causes of death in the incident April 8 at Rum River Central Regional Park, in which police found a 33-year-old woman dead inside an SUV along with her 9-year-old daughter. Another child, a 4-year-old boy, was injured in the incident, but died at the hospital...
Savvy Senior: How to find a doctor
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources to help me locate some quality doctors in my area? I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77-year-old mother and a new internist for me, since my doctor retired last year. — Searching Susan Dear Susan, ...
Revenig honored with MNIAAA Distinguished Service Award
Monticello High School Activities Director Gary Revenig has been at it for a long time. Revenig graduated from St. Cloud State University in 1990 with a degree in elementary education with a minor in coaching. Gary met his wife, Melissa, at SCSU and they have three children, Michael (28), Alex (26) and Tyler (23). In 1993, Revenig was hired as a third-grade teacher in Monticello. After teaching this grade for...
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