Monticello

The landscape around Monticello is defined by the Mississippi River and the gently rolling, wooded terrain of central Minnesota, which have influenced both the city’s form and its local economy. Monticello grew from a river settlement established in 1855, and the Mississippi still sets the character of its setting, with residential areas and public spaces extending outward from the river corridor. The city is also known for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, an Xcel Energy facility on the Mississippi that has operated since 1971. Its commercial centre serves Wright County residents and travellers using Interstate 94 between the Twin Cities and central Minnesota. Browse related webcams around the Mississippi River corridor to gain a broader picture of Monticello and its region.

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