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Posted on: March 24, 2023

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: MCC East Entrance Repairs

Construction Alert MCC East Entrance

On Monday, March 27 at 6 a.m. contractors will begin working on the East Entry of the Community Center. We apologize in advance for any noise associated with this work. Thank you for your patience and continued understanding as we move forward with repair...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Press Release: Statement from the Mayor on the Xcel Energy Shutdown of the Monticello Nuclear Plant

Press Release Newsflash

The safety of Monticello’s residents has been and continues to be our number one priority. We are glad Xcel Energy was closely monitoring the situation and decided to shut down the plant to make permanent repairs immediately to address ...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Xcel Energy to take Monticello nuclear plant offline to fix tritium leak

Xcel Community Update

Xcel Energy will begin powering down its Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant tomorrow to allow it to more quickly perform the repairs needed to permanently resolve a leak of water containing tritium at the plant.

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Monticello Tritium Leak Informational Open House

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Xcel Energy and staff from the State of Minnesota will be hosting informational meetings for the Monticello community on Friday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday, March 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bridge Room at the Monticello Community Cent...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

A Message from the Mayor: March 17, 2023

Message Newsflash

The City of Monticello learned about the extent of the water leak at the Monticello Plant at the end of February 2023.

Since then, we have been working with Xcel and state and federal regulating agencies to understand the scope of the event, remediation, a...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Xcel Water Leak Additional Resources

Xcel FAQs

Helpful information and other resources for residents from Xcel Energy regarding the water leak at the Monticello Plant.

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Xcel Energy Releases Statement About Water Leak at Monticello Nuclear Plant

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A Statement from Xcel Energy regarding the progress to recover and treat water leaked at the Monticello Nuclear Plant.

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

MDH Resources: Xcel Energy Tritium Leak

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Information and resources for residents from the MN Dept. of Health (MDH) regarding the Xcel Energy Monticello Power Plant Tritium Leak.

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

School Boulevard Safety Improvements Project

SRTS Tree Clearing

Monticello received a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for safety improvements along School Boulevard.

Construction begins this month with tree clearing in the area. Several trees along the south si...

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

No Mow May

No Mow May Newsflash

On Monday, March 13 City Council approved ‘No Mow May’ in Monticello. For the second consecutive year, the City will suspend nuisance enforcement on grass lengths during the month of May.

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

Spring Egg Dive

Egg Dive Newsflash

Join us at MCC on Friday, March 31 for our Annual Spring Egg Dive! There will be three sessions this year: session one will be from 9-10:30 a.m. Session two is from 4:30-6 p.m. Session three is from 6:30-8 p.m. The Egg Dive costs $10 for MCC members and $...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Monticello Moves Forward with Water Treatment Facility Plans

City Spotlight - Water Treatment Facility

Monticello’s City Engineer and Public Works Director, Matt Leonard has been busy this month representing the City at the Minnesota Capitol, testifying for funding support to construct a water treatment facility.

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

Annual Water Report

WATER TOWER BACKGROUND

The City of Monticello submits a Report of Water Quality Testing and Analysis to the Minnesota Department of Health every year. That report is shared in our utility bills and published to the City's website each June.

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Posted on: February 2, 2023

2023 Spring Tree Sale

Spring Tree Sale Newsflash

Our Spring Tree Sale has Begun! Tree quantities are limited. Orders are filled first come, first serve. Trees cost $40/each - there’s a limit of three trees per property! Trees available this year include: the State Street Maple, Sugar Maple, Ho...

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Posted on: November 30, 2022

SNOW=NO Parking

SNOW Parking

We’ve received some questions about the City’s winter parking ordinance and would like to share this simple mnemonic device: SNOW=NO parking.

Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect whenever a snow event is declared. Recently our over...

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Posted on: December 29, 2022

Don’t forget your hydrant!

Dont forget your hydrant

Don’t forget your hydrant! We appreciate your help clearing snow and ice from around fire hydrants near your property! Remember to clear at least 3 feet around the hydrant to ensure firefighters can quickly gain access in an emergency.

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Posted on: November 10, 2022

Sign Up for City Alerts

City Alerts Newsflash

The City of Monticello has launched a new City Alerts service via our website! It allows you to sign up to receive text or email notifications. You can select one or more message categories, including Snow Events (alerts for no overnight parking), Emergen...

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Posted on: June 30, 2022

Check out the Latest Edition of our Newsletter!

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The digital copy of our newsletter is available on our website. City newsletters are published twice a year. They're mailed to city residents and extra copies are available at City Hall!

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Posted on: November 11, 2022

Check out our blog!

Blog Newsflash

Learn more about the City's latest news, announcements, and projects. Get to know about our various departments, boards, and other helpful information!

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Posted on: September 9, 2022

What's Up Downtown?

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Monticello is planning improvements along Walnut & River Street in 2023. The timing is intended to coincide with the private project on Block 52, so roadways, sidewalks, and other improvements are unified.

The project includes wider sidewalks,...

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Posted on: May 9, 2022

We're Hiring!

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We have several open positions with the City of Monticello!

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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