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MONTICELLO a growing and progressive community

MONTICELLO a growing and progressive community

Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River , Monticello is a growing and progressive community located halfway between the Twin Cities and St . Cloud . Our small town charm and big-city ambition make Monticello a great place to live , work , and play . We ’ re home to a wide variety of businesses , restaurants and professional services , including excellent health care and education .

DEMOGRAPHICS
Population … 12,965 Households … 4,693
TRAFFIC COUNTS
I94 – 56,000 VPD Highway 25 – 32,000 VPD
Our 26 city parks and 19 miles of paved pathways offer unlimited outdoor enjoyment . There are also seven lakes within five miles of downtown Monticello . We love visitors . Every winter Monticello is host to more than 2,000 migrating Trumpeter Swans . Thanks to the Monticello Nuclear Plant who keeps our river open upstream , these birds can be seen from mid-November through early March .
Whether you ’ re looking for outdoor fun , a night on the town , or a place to call home , you ’ ll find it in Monticello .
The City of Monticello , a regional center for jobs , shopping , and award winning health care , is located along I-94 just minutes northwest of the metro area . Poised for the future , recent investments include a cityowned fiber optics network and 120-acre industrial business park . Through good planning , new development , and increased market values ; the City maintains a constant property tax base . Businesses and residents enjoy the natural amenities of the Mississippi River , Bertram Chain of Lakes Park , and City park / pathway system .
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