Monticello is situated along the Mississippi River, at the northern end of Wright County, Minnesota. Every winter, hundreds of trumpeter swans nest near Mississippi Drive Park in Monticello, since the river is heated from warm water discharged from the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. Monticello was platted in 1854, and a post office has been in operation there since 1855. The community was incorporated as a village in 1856. It was named for its position at the base of a little mountain. Monticello Township was organized in 1858. Topics related to either the township or the city are appropriate for this category. Monticello is across the river from Big Lake, Salida and Bailey. Maple Lake, Minnesota is southwest, Albertville and Rogers are southeast, Enfield, Hasty and Clearwater are northwest, and Buffalo is south of Monticello. Minneapolis is thirty-nine miles southeast, and St. Cloud is twenty-eight miles northwest.
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Offering group, private, and semi-private horse riding lessons for children and adults of all skill levels, including horseback riding day camps and dressage training, the equine training farm is located in Monticello, Minnesota. An overview of the facilities, its lessons and training classes and options are featured.
http://www.caillefarms.com/
City council agendas and minutes, ordinances, public notices, and employment postings are featured on the official municipal web site, and council meetings may be viewed online. The city’s organizational structure is defined, and administrative and departmental contacts are featured, with a guide of city schools, facilities, and services.
http://www.ci.monticello.mn.us/
City of Monticello Community Development
Set up for the purpose of encouraging business development in Monticello, Minnesota, the site offers a community economic profile, describes the city’s development resources and projects, including its financial assistance programs, available properties and sites. Promotional videos are also available.
http://www.buildingbusinessinmonticello.com/
The resource guide for the city of Monticello, Minnesota is available in printed format upon request, or it may be viewed online. Offering general information about the community, a resident guide, and a directory of local churches, schools, health facilities, restaurants, parks, businesses, a map of the city.
http://www.experiencemonticello.com/
Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Offering business advocacy, economic development, community partnership, and other member services, the business organization represents the interests of companies doing business in Monticello, Minnesota and the surrounding region. The benefits of membership are posted, along with a guide to the community and a calendar of events.
http://www.monticellocci.com
Monticello Community Education Services
Those within the Monticello Public School District may register for online courses and community programs and school activities, as well as make payments through this site. Examples of available programs include swimming lessons, youth arts and crafts, youth sports, drivers education, adult trips and recreation, youth trips, children’s theater, horse camp, and preschool.
https://monticello.ce.eleyo.com/
The dental clinic in Monticello, Minnesota offers a full scope of general and cosmetic dental services, including teeth whitening, dental crowns, dental bonding, and porcelain veneers. Its location, treatment options, insurance and payment options, and patient reviews are posted,. Patient forms are available for online registration.
http://www.monticellodentists.com/
Located on School Boulevard, the Monticello, Minnesota veterinary hospital is family owned and operated, and offering full veterinary care for companion animals, including boarding services, daycare, dog training, in-house ultrasound and radiology services, as well as orthopedic and surgical services. Its location, hours, and appointment policies are put forth.
http://www.montipet.com/
Monticello Public School District
The PK-12th grade public school system operates Monticello High School, Monticello Middle School, Little Mountain Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School, Eastwood Education Center, and other specialized educational facilities and programs. District policies, curriculum, instruction and assessment tools are outlined.
http://www.monticello.k12.mn.us/
Offering new and pre-owned recreational vehicles and RV parts and accessories, the dealership represents I-Go, Ever Lite, Wildwood, Wildwood XLite, Heritage Glen, Work and Play, Wildwood Lodge, Wildwood DLX, Ultra Work and Play, and Sylvansport. Its inventory can be viewed online, along with dealer information, hours, and contacts.
http://www.monticellorvcenterinc.com/
Published in Monticello, Minnesota, the weekly newspaper is distributed to homes in Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Clearwater, Maple Lake, Monticello, and Silver Creek, offering news and information on public safety issues, sports, government, education, arts, lifestyle, churches, community events, announcements, opinion columns, and public notices.
http://monticellotimes.com/
