Lauren Flaum

Norwich

Managing Editor at Monticello Times

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Motorcyclist critically injured after getting thrown from bike on I-94

4 days ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

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Motorcyclist critically injured after getting tossed from bike on I-94

5 days ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

MONTICELLO — A motorcyclist suffered critical, life-threatening injuries after getting tossed from his Harley on Interstate 94 in Monticello Sunday evening. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 44-year-old Nicholas Opatz was heading east on I-94 in Monticello Township just when he lost control of the 2008 Harley Davidson and was ejected from the vehicle just before 5 p.m. June 22. kAm%96 qC64<6?C:586 >2? H2D CFD965 E@ }@CE9 |6>@C:2= w@DA:E2= H:E9 =:76\E9C62E6?:?8 :?;FC:6D] w:D 4FCC6?E 4@?5:E:@?
Fatal crash on I-94 in Monticello leaves one dead, three hurt

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

MONTICELLO — A rear-end collision on Interstate 94 Wednesday night in Monticello led to a devastating four-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 69-year-old woman and left three others injured. The accident happened just before 7:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-94, involving a couple from North Dakota, a Wisconsin woman, a Louisiana man and a semi-truck driver from Roseville, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Iowa man nabbed after chase, crash, manhunt in Monticello

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

MONTICELLO — An allegedly drunk Iowa man is accused of leading a state trooper on a wild chase through downtown Monticello earlier this month, reportedly driving over medians as he zigzagged up and down Broadway before crashing his minivan, fleeing on foot and attempting to hide in an apartment before being caught.
Walk & Roll’s new location proves a hit with families

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

MONTICELLO — They walked, they rolled, they scooted, they strolled, coming from near and far for a fun-filled morning celebrating active living in the community. Cloudy skies and threats of rain didn’t keep crowds away from the 29th annual Walk & Roll, which hit River Street Saturday, drawing upwards of 1,200 visitors to downtown Monticello’s recently converted festival thoroughfare, while also funneling attendees into the newly revamped West Bridge Park.
Rear-end crash on I-94 in Monticello leaves 1 dead, 3 injured

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

MONTICELLO — A rear-end collision on Interstate 94 Wednesday night in Monticello led to a devastating four-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 69-year-old woman and left three others injured. The accident happened just before 7:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-94, involving a couple from North Dakota, a Wisconsin woman, a Louisiana man and a semi-truck driver from Roseville, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Monticellan makes a difference through food shelf volunteerism

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

MONTICELLO — Volunteering close to home is important to Monticello resident Joelle Lundin, which is why she chose to help out at the local food shelf. “I really want to give back in my own community,” said Lundin, an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer who’s been lending her time and efforts to the Monticello Help Center. kAmp>6C:r@CAD $6?:@CD #$'! 6?8286D 4:E:K6?D dd 2?5 FA :? G@=F?E66C 24E:G:E:6D H:E9 `d_ 5:776C6?E 9F>2?
Ribbon-cutting celebrates new playground equipment

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

MONTICELLO — A ribbon-cutting for the new playground equipment at West Bridge Park officially commemorated the Monticello milestone Saturday morning. Gathering in front of the new play area downtown at the start of Walk & Roll, city leaders joined municipal staff and members of the Monticello Lions Club, whose generous donation was instrumental in bringing the pricey playground to life. kAm“%9:D AC@;64E C6AC6D6?ED >@C6 E92? ;FDE ?6H D=:56D 2?5 DH:?8D[” !2C<D[ pCED U2>Aj #64C62E:@?
Lemonade stand raises $450 for local nonprofit

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

MONTICELLO — When 9-year-old Crosby Dunning decided he wanted to open his own lemonade stand, his family agreed, but under one condition. “My mother — his grandma — said he had to have an organization to donate the money to,” said mom Alexis Dunning of Maple Lake. kAm%96 72>:=J 564:565 E@ 5@?2E6 7F?5D C2:D65 E@ {6824J a x?DA:C6[ 2 =@42= ?@?AC@7:E E92E 3C:?8D :ED 7F==J\6BF:AA65 >@3:=6 H@@5H@C<:?8 H@C<D9@A E@ 2=E6C?2E:G6 D49@@=D 24C@DD E96 C68:@?[ :?4=F5:?8 C:89E 96C6 :?
Local Christian band to perform at FaithFestMN

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Lauren Flaum

PRINCETON — Performing Christian music as Dinah Lillian, 19-year-old Dinah Schaffer seeks to connect to audiences through music and strong faith. The devout singer-songwriter and her band of all local musicians will be performing at FaithFestMN in Princeton this weekend, sharing soulful contemporary Christian melodies and heartfelt songs about finding hope through trying times.