The City of Monticello is a progressive and forward thinking city with a population of 12,759 ( 2010 census). Monticello, MN enjoys more than 16 miles of paved pathways for walking, jogging and bicycles, more than 29 city parks inside the city limits with land acquisition towards a regional park at Bertram Chain of Lakes that includes more than 1200 acres and 4 lakes. The City of Monticello also owns and operates an advanced state-of-the-art fiber optic network offering Internet, TV and telephone to its residents and businesses. With a location along the picturesque Mississippi River, you will see these are just a few of the reasons Monticello becomes an attractive place to become a part of. Discover Monticello, Minnesota.

The City of Monticello has annual community activities year round including Home for the Holidays in winter months, summer events as Riverfest, the Monticello Lions Beer Festival, Free movies in the parks, Art and Crafts Shows and more! Visit the Discover Monticello, MN Community Calendar for dates, times and details.

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The City of Monticello enjoys annual winter visits from more than 1,300 Trumpeter Swans. They arrive mid-November and stay through February or early March depending on the weather. Monticello is unique in that open waters remain on the Mississippi River during winter months which allows the Trumpeter swans to make Monticello their winter getaway. Best swan view times are 9:30-11:30 am at the city park located near 117 Mississippi Drive, Monticello, MN 55362.
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• Monticello Swan Photos from Monticello Photo Contest

MONTICELLO DINING GUIDE View HERE> Discover Dining Out at Monticello Area Restaurants.

Monticello MN Farmers Market Mid-May thru Mid-Oct. every Thurs. 3:30-7 pm at the Monticello Public Library parking lot. 763-295-2954