🌱 When will all six I-94 lanes finally open through Monticello?
Monticello, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Monticello! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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- When will all six I-94 lanes finally open through Monticello?
Also on today's calendar: EVENTS COMMITTEE and 4 more events.
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- Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 40.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• I-94 Gap Project enters final weeks (hometownsource.com) — If you drive I-94 through Monticello, expect construction impacts to continue even though the eastbound exit ramp to County Road 18 has just reopened. MnDOT plans to open all six lanes between Monticello and Albertville by early November, with noise wall work and occasional lane closures continuing into 2027. 
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Fresh Acres Fall Festival →
8102 72nd St NE, Monticello
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EVENTS COMMITTEE- Community Center →
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Young Professionals of Monticello - Professional Development: Fresh Acres →
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Fresh Acres Fall Festival →
8102 72nd St NE, Monticello
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🗓 Events Nearby
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High School Transition Program →
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Library Use - Book Club →
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NorthStar Arts - Rehearsal →
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Senior Group →
Senior Activity Center, 160 Lake Street N, Big Lake
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ultra Machining Company, Inc. (UMC) posted a job opening for General Finishing Operator (WKD) in Monticello. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Big Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monticello here.
🗞 Nearby News
Big Lake
- CCA staff host Child Care Appreciation event in Big Lake (patriotnewsmn.com)
- Fergus Falls ruins Thunder's homecoming with 38-14 win (hometownsource.com)
Becker
- Becker boys CC takes 8th at Rocori (patriotnewsmn.com)
- Kriesel to speak at Dylan's Hope engagement (patriotnewsmn.com)
- Arrests & DNR report for Oct. 1 (hometownsource.com)
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