🌱 Monticello grad powers Cyclones in dominant doubleheader sweep
Good morning to you Monticello! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Monticello grad powers Cyclones in dominant doubleheader sweep
- How Monticello’s nuclear plant is trimming your Xcel bill this year
Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting and 3 more events.
Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Monticello or nearby? Post it to the Monticello calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅
Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: A wintry mix in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 28.
- Friday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 41 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SCTCC Cyclones Baseball Dominates Spartans In Doubleheader (minnesotasnewcountry.com) — A former Monticello High School standout, Easton Peters, had a big day at the plate as SCTCC Cyclones baseball swept a doubleheader from Fergus Falls, driving in runs and scoring repeatedly. The games featured strong Cyclones pitching, plenty of extra-base hits, and solid contributions from players across central Minnesota. 
• Xcel Energy Upper Midwest customers to get nuclear energy tax credit (kvrr.com) — Residents should know Xcel’s Monticello nuclear plant is helping drive new bill credits, with Minnesota customers seeing about $2.46 off their monthly bills for nine months starting April 1. Federal nuclear tax credits are sending over $130 million back to Upper Midwest customers, highlighting Monticello’s role in regional energy security.
📸 Around Monticello
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Upcoming Events in
Monticello
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★ Featured events ★
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Home Depot Kids Workshop
The Home Depot, 1385 7th St E, Monticello
9:00 am
Saturday April 4
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Other local events
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Easter Sunday
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Planning Commission Meeting
Monticello Community Center , 505 Walnut St , Monticello
6:00 pm -
Rainbow Fish at Eastview Education Center- Monticello
Eastview Education Center , 9375 Fenning Ave , Monticello
3:30 pm -
2026 Business After Hours, April 8th - TBD
Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry , 205 Pine St , Monticello
4:30 pm -
2026 Chamber Lunch~ April 21st ~ State of the City
Monticello Community Center , 505 Walnut St , Monticello
11:30 am
Sunday April 5
Tuesday April 7
Wednesday April 8
Tuesday April 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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High School Transition Program
Senior Activity Center , 160 Lake Street N , Big Lake
7:00 am -
Coffee with the Chief
Big Lake, MN Calendar Big Lake, MN 55309
9:00 am -
Homeschool Club
City of Big Lake Community Room , 790 Minnesota Avenue , Big Lake
1:00 pm -
Easter Egg Hunt
Big Lake, MN Calendar , 101 Lakeshore Drive , Big Lake
9:00 am -
Big Lake Hornets vs Elk River Elks
Big Lake High School , 501 Minnesota Ave E , Big Lake
6:30 pm -
Big Lake Winter Farmers Market
160 Lake St N , Big Lake
3:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
Thursday April 2
Saturday April 4
Thursday April 9
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is a minor accident on I-94 E reported at...
There is a minor accident on I-94 E reported at 1:43 PM. "AAA Vehicle on Site" (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on Chelsea Rd reported...
There is road construction on Chelsea Rd reported at 3:44 PM. (Nextdoor )
- Twin City Staffing posted a job opening for Assembly / Packaging Technician in Monticello. Apply here.
- Fleet Farm posted a job opening for Auto Service Advisor in Monticello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monticello here.
🗞 Nearby News
Albertville
- Albertville's Rep. Walter Hudson Involved as Passenger in Fellow Representatives DUI Stop (northwrightcounty.today)
- Dehmer's Meats Salutes Joey with Wins at Minnesota Convention (northwrightcounty.today)
- MnDOT reveals its 2026 construction projects (bringmethenews.com)
Buffalo
- Open House on City of Buffalo Road Construction Project Today (Tuesday) (krwc1360.com)
- MN Senator Amy Klobuchar Praises EPA Announcement Allowing Summertime E15 Sales Throughout the Summer (krwc1360.com)
- Smaller, Local 'No Kings' Protests Saturday in Wright County (krwc1360.com)
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