Moab Sun News The Grand County High School Red Devils are heating up in the 2A state playoffs May 3—including a dramatic 7-4 upset over top-seeded San Juan in the second round The victory propels the Red Devils deeper into the championship bracket The win came on the heels of a commanding 18-1 rout of the Monticello Buckaroos last Saturday—their highest-scoring game of the season Senior Breckin Shepherd led the way in that matchup striking out six over four innings while giving up just one earned run He also went 3-for-4 at the plate with two runs The Red Devils have gone 5-1 this season when Shepherd scores multiple runs Trace York and Tatym Bisco delivered big bats against Monticello York knocked two triples and drove in four runs while Bisco went a flawless 3-for-3 with three runs and four RBI going 3-for-3 with four runs and a stolen base Grand County finished the game with a .686 on-base percentage and remains undefeated this season when topping .513 in that category the Red Devils have won five of their last six games They’ll look to carry that momentum into their upcoming matchup at BYU See more info on Grand County High School sports and upcoming games. 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Please visit joinstatepolice.ny.gov to learn more The names of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office members involved in the Officer-involved shooting at the Evergreen Apartment Complex in the village of Monticello  The Sheriff's Office members are Deputy Sheriff Andrew Foertsch and Deputy Sheriff Daiana Doran Deputy Sheriff Foertsch has been a member of the Sheriff's Office for more than 4 years Deputy Sheriff Doran has been a member of the Sheriff's Office since June 2024 New York State Police in Sullivan County responded to 911 call reporting shots fired at the Evergreen Apartment Complex located on Evergreen Drive in the Village of Monticello Goochland goalie Wyatt Richardson protects the net on senior night against Monticello on May 2 Trotting out onto the field through an inflatable Bulldog the moments before the opening faceoff belonged to the seniors of Goochland’s boys lacrosse program have been a part of history for the program in its third year at the varsity level they’re on pace for being the first Goochland lacrosse team to finish with a winning record currently sitting at 7-4 with four games left on their schedule Some on the team have been around since the program’s inaugural season losing to the Monticello Mustangs (9-1) 15-5 the first also favoring Monticello in a 9-5 result on April 8 Monticello scored the game’s first three goals in the opening quarter but Goochland’s Matthew Corbitt responded on an assist from Tyler Black Corbitt drove to the net after a patient offensive possession saw the Bulldogs cycle the ball around until Corbitt’s successful attack on the goalie The Mustangs held a 4-1 lead entering the second quarter which jumped up to 8-1 until Michael Corbitt finished with 20 seconds left in the half The Mustangs continued to bombard the net of the Bulldogs in the third holding them scoreless while building their lead up to 12-2 Goochland finished strong in the final quarter Owen Gordon and Alex Corbitt to end senior night with a few highlight plays before the final buzzer sounded Three of Goochland’s last four games will be on the road starting with a trip to Charlottesville High School on May 6 Goochland previously beat Charlottesville 15-9 on April 16 Email notifications are only sent once a day Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Glow Up For Mother's Day: 15 Beauty Gifts She Will Adore Best Mother’s Day Flower Delivery Services Help Control Symptoms With These Air Purifiers We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview NY — A 29-year-old Monticello man was charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident at the Evergreen Apartment Complex on Thursday afternoon New York State Police reported that Markell Jarrette was involved in a confrontation with law enforcement after being suspected of shoplifting from a Dollar General store on Forestburgh Road encountered Jarrette near the apartment complex Jarrette reportedly began removing clothing and fled on foot Jarrette reportedly fired a gun at a deputy prompting the deputy to return fire and strike Jarrette Jarrette continued to flee but surrendered shortly after He was taken into custody by a New York State Trooper and Sullivan County Sheriff's Deputies Jarrette received medical treatment at Garnet Health Medical Center and was released He was subsequently arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and Criminal Possession of a Weapon Following his arraignment in the Village of Monticello Court Jarrette was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail with bail set at $500,000 cash or $1 million bond He is scheduled to reappear in court on April 14 and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-344-5300 Bitte aktiviere Javascript in deinem Browser und lade die Seite dann erneut SEITE NEU LADEN  Thomas Jefferson Foundation President and CEO Jane Kamensky speaks on stage in the Irving Theater at the CODE Building in downtown Charlottesville Thomas Jefferson Foundation President and CEO Jane Kamensky and University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy Executive Director Melody Barnes speak president and CEO of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation speaks to the press during a Founder’s Day celebration on the West Lawn at Monticello on Friday From the moment Jane Kamensky took the helm of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation It’s one of the reasons the historian and former Harvard University professor descended the so-called ivory tower of academia to climb to the summit of Jefferson's mountaintop estate just south of Charlottesville which her foundation owns and operates in honor of the author of the Declaration of Independence and next year provides a perfect opportunity to remedy that While many in America will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4 Kamensky believes the occasion calls for more than just revelry touting all that we've accomplished — though we should do that too,” she told a crowd gathered in the Irving Theater of the CODE Building in downtown Charlottesville last Wednesday "But it's a moment to think about a generational investment in building civic capacity — the capacity for self-government.” there is no better place to accomplish that than in Charlottesville a city she said could become “a living laboratory of democracy.” “I would love for Charlottesville's role in the birth of American democracy to become the headline of the story we tell ourselves about ourselves,” she said executive director of the Karsh Institute of Democracy at the Jefferson-founded University of Virginia talked about the future of democracy in Charlottesville and beyond and how to get more people involved in their civic duties Their early morning conversation commenced the first day of the five-day Tom Tom Festival in Charlottesville innovation and community originally centered around Jefferson's April 13 birthday who stepped into her leadership position at Monticello in January of last year after the departure of former President Leslie Greene Bowman said that the foundation that runs the estate has been engaged in civic work since its founding in 1923 is “in the throes of a strategic planning process,” and the outcome thus far has highlighted that the estate needs to “lower barriers to access for people in Charlottesville” and to be more active in the city It's something many in the city and surrounding Central Virginia have been hoping to hear after popular festivals and gatherings regularly held on the mountaintop specifically meant for the community were canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic and never returned After the Jefferson Foundation acquired the neighboring Jefferson Vineyards in early 2023 there were talks of a major community event to be held there later that spring; those plans never came to fruition “We talk a lot about the power of place to do that,” Kamensky said “And I think we share with the framework of Tom Tom this year a commitment to making Charlottesville resonate as a place that is itself a democracy laboratory.” “has a kind of shorthand resonance in a national and international conversation that feels to me like a hangover of 2017 and all the things that brought us to that moment and all of the things that still percolate from it.” But there’s another side to Charlottesville as a place that “always dared hard things.” “I want to touch on the opportunity of 2026 to accelerate this work,” she said as the weight of the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally-turned-riot still hangs over the city polls show that the nation's civic knowledge is lagging and that a sense of patriotism among Americans has plummeted Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that nearly 3 in 4 Americans "fail a basic civic literacy quiz on topics like the three branches of government and other basic functions of our democracy." A similar poll by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania found that roughly one-third of respondents couldn't name a single branch of government although there was a slight uptick in American patriotism in the past couple of years the share of those who say they are “extremely proud” to be an American remains near the record low two-thirds say they are “very proud,” about 20% say they are “moderately proud” and 15% say they are “only a little” or “not at all” proud who served as assistant to the president and director of the White House Domestic Policy Council in the first Obama administration said America’s approaching 250th anniversary will draw different emotions from different people Other people will embrace it and be excited about it,” she said “And I think it's important for us to engage all of that and to ask ‘Why?’” She said Alexis de Tocqueville's turn of phrase “reflective patriotism” came to mind The French author and aristocrat included it in his 1835 seminal work "Democracy in America," a study of the revolutionary ideas people such as Jefferson put into practice in the New World that we had to take it up anew and define it,” Kamensky said “Define it through pushing against its walls and ceilings that all of those responses … represent a commitment to reflective patriotism.” that she hopes is renewed in 2026 and carries forward into the future Dmitry Martirosov (678) 768-5726 dmartirosov@dailyprogress.com With a weekly newsletter looking back at local history Charlottesville area could become world's first 'biophilic region' Adam Clapp apologized for his daughter’s portrayal of a Black women’s basketball star during a wax museum event at her Monticello elementary school earlier this month To subscribe, click here. 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To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com  MONTICELLO — Monticello Superintendent Adam Clapp has pledged to do better Clapp apologized for his daughter’s portrayal of a Black women’s basketball star during a wax museum event at her Monticello elementary school earlier this month chose USC’s JuJu Watkins — “her favorite person in the world,” he said — to learn about and dress like Watkins’ trademark bun and makeup to change her skin tone Some parents said the makeup amounted to blackface “I regret not giving more culturally sensitive guidance and I sincerely apologize,” he said accept responsibility for the unintended impact and will use this as an opportunity to learn and grow as a school leader and school district.” Multiple parents addressed their concerns with the board Wednesday Speakers asked the district to make sure it’s inclusive for all children and that steps be taken to address the issue Some parents expressed how the situation had affected their children and described the racism their children had experienced in school Other parents defended Clapp and said the district doesn’t have a racism issue who has two Black daughters in the district said that White people do not get to decide what is offensive to another race because uncomfortable doesn’t begin to describe the feelings that have ripped through our home and others in the community over the last 13 days.” Higham said the roots of blackface are deeply seeded in racism and its practice is never acceptable He said the fact that it was the superintendent’s child in blackface made the situation even more concerning “It underscores a dangerous lack of awareness which is even more troubling,” Higham said expressing frustration that it took almost two weeks for Clapp to comment on the issue “I assume it’s because you don’t want to be associated with blackface and racism,” she said She added that it was “devastating” to see her daughters’ reactions to the portrayal of Watkins “That is the real effect of racism,” she said She also called for more support of students of color in the district “Why are we not protecting the students of color in this district?” she said The Highams said they wanted the district and the administration to have a significant amount of education about racism and they wanted it to occur before the end of the school year School Board President Zach Hillard said that while the intent of Washington Elementary's wax museum was to honor the many heroes and role models that inspire students the board recognizes that there was a lack of understanding and sensitivity in this case we are committed to learning and growing from this experience,” Hillard said where our leaders must uphold a higher standard of awareness and guidance We take this responsibility seriously and will ensure that moving forward we create a more thoughtful and inclusive approach.” Danville Superintendent Alicia Geddis is on her way out the approved a separation agreement and pending settlement with Geddis and placed her on paid administrative leave Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Monticello also offers tours for visitors year round including the “From Slavery to Freedom Tour” and the “Slavery at Monticello Guided Tour.” Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello has offered a series of events aiming to honor Black history 4 with a guest speaker and moderated discussion 21-22 will provide workshops and panels aimed to support attendees in tracking their own family histories.  Several events earlier in the month also incorporated Black history into year-round programming at Jefferson’s former plantation home, owned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation — an organization dedicated to historical preservation and education said that the organization aims to share Black history year round although they hold additional events in February to celebrate Black History Month.  we do Black history all year long as a foundation committed to preservation and education programming at Monticello,” Davenport said February was originally designated as Black History Month in 1976 to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and to recognize their role in United States history. Jefferson enslaved more than 400 people at Monticello in his lifetime and profited off the exploitation of this free labor The panels aim to highlight a range of Virginia historians and community members executive director of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond Gullette Warren will host a lunch discussion on contested commemoration which refers to disagreements over how historical figures and events are remembered in public spaces and narratives and attendees from the local community will learn how to conduct interviews with family members to best capture personal narratives track family trees and interpret historical records Davenport said he hoped that the event will allow Black families to learn more about preserving their family histories in a nation where Black history is often ignored.  “[It’s] an opportunity really to learn from some leading historians in the field,” Davenport said “And really talk about the importance of family history to the American story The Family History Lab will also host an expo — the day after the symposium — focused on local organizations during which Monticello will offer free family portraits which will be printed and mailed at no cost Davenport said that he hopes providing these portraits will allow families to begin documenting their current lives for future generations to look back on.  “So we're not just talking about [looking back on] Black family history but we're also [creating] Black family history at the same time,” Davenport said Events hosted earlier in the month included one held by the Monticello Department of Archaeology Feb which allowed visitors to participate in a walking tour with Monticello archaeologists and learn about recent excavations of historical artifacts on the grounds said he believed the open house was beneficial to community members.  that was fairly well attended,” Davenport said “[We also] hosted an archeology expo so people can engage with archeologists and artifacts and learn about all the inhabitants Some events were part of year-round programming which happen on a weekly or monthly basis and educate visitors on a variety of topics but focused on certain themes surrounding Black history during February Monticello aimed to focus on Black history even in its regularly scheduled monthly events 14 gallery talk — a monthly event which aims to educate about historical pieces at Monticello Monticello historians focused on a revolving top table made by John Hemmings Another regular event series held at Monticello, the Pursuit of Knowledge series, hosted author Kerri Greenidge Feb. 4 for a conversation about her book “The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family.” The Pursuit of Knowledge series takes place monthly and features a variety of guest speakers who focus on history within their careers author of several books focused on Black history said that he enjoyed learning about Greenidge’s extensive historical knowledge and her book which focuses on the Black family members of white activists Sarah and Angelina Grimke.  “[It was] an exhilarating conversation,” Davenport said “I moderated the conversation with her [and] we had a packed house that evening … Dr Greenidge has specialized in these really complicated family history dynamics [throughout] her career.”  Monticello also offers tours for visitors year round, including the “From Slavery to Freedom Tour” and the “Slavery at Monticello Guided Tour.” These tours aim to share the perspective of enslaved laborers at Monticello and include walking tours of the grounds and facilitated conversations about race and the legacy of slavery.  In discussing the organization’s motivation behind Black History Month programming, Davenport noted Virginia’s local ties to Black History Month. Carter G. Woodson, a scholar from New Canton, Va., was dedicated to celebrating Black history and his work eventually led to the establishment of Black History Month.  “Given that Black History Month really originated just down the road here with Carter G I think it's really imperative that we amplify our work especially in February,” Davenport said.  On its website, the organization is also offering a variety of online resources and exhibits for those interested to learn more about Black history at Monticello.  Indieheads is one of many Contracted Independent Organizations at the University dedicated to music though it stands out to students for many reasons Indieheads President Brian Tafazoli describes his experience and involvement in Indieheads over the years as well as the impact that the organization has had on his personal and musical development Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInJEFFERSON COUNTY (WCTV) - A man is in law enforcement custody after allegedly fleeing a scene on a golf cart and spurring a multi-agency manhunt Wednesday afternoon in southeast Monticello The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the situation unfolded at about 3 p.m after deputies responded to a reported domestic violence call along the 3700 block of Bassett Dairy Road Deputies were dispatched to a call regarding a dispute-turned-altercation between a father and son at a family home Sheriff Mac McNeill confirmed Wednesday afternoon in a phone call with WCTV the fight between the pair led the son to flee on a golf cart He later ditched the vehicle and headed into nearby woods on foot Florida Highway Patrol dispatched nine units to assist JCSO in searching for the man The sheriff’s office said they believe he had a gun when he fled but investigators are still searching for it About a dozen law enforcement vehicles from JCSO and FHP reportedly flooded the area of Bassett Dairy Road near Elizabeth Baptist Church as they attempted to locate the suspect The sheriff said that through the help of an FHP drone the searchers were able to narrow their perimeter and ultimately locate the suspect JCSO has not revealed his identity or said if he will face any charges To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and X (Twitter) Have a news tip or see an error that needs attention? Write to us here Please include the article’s headline in your message Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here to get started (KATV) — The Monticello Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on Barkada Road in the early hours of Thursday morning According to a post on their Facebook page firefighters were dispatched to the fire at 12:40 a.m Firefighters arrived on scene to find a mobile home Crews said that they were able to save a nearby home and a large shop the family asks that donations be made in Audrey's name directly to Trinity Lutheran Church’s - Basement Fund (Noah’s Ark) A sold-out drag brunch fundraiser at Lake Monticello has been postponed after what’s been described as a credible “threat of violence.” The Lake Monticello Police Department and Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the matter as a hate crime raising money for the JD Dickinson Memorial Foundation which provides funding for local students’ education was originally scheduled to take place this past Saturday at the Bunker Bistro a restaurant within the gated community situated between the Lake Monticello Golf Course and the lake itself The event was to showcase Richmond-based drag queen Alvion Arnell Davenport rumors were already swirling of a planned protest outside the restaurant The Lake Monticello Owners’ Association said after it became aware of “concerns from some residents,” it coordinated with the Lake Monticello Police Department to “monitor the event and respond appropriately in case any disturbances occurred.” when the homeowner association said it received a “threat of violence against the Drag Brunch.” which was not involved in planning the event said it immediately contacted the Lake Monticello Police Department the Lake Monticello resident planning the brunch and RocDun Hospitality the business that manages the Bunker Bistro RocDun and the homeowner association agreed to postpone the brunch until law enforcement could investigate the threat “The Lake Monticello Police are working with the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies on this investigation classifying it as a hate crime,” the Lake Monticello Owners’ Association said in a statement issued Friday “All efforts will be made to identify the person or persons responsible for the threat and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.” the event planner helping to market the drag brunch Lake Monticello in Fluvanna County was first developed in the late ’50s and early ’60s It was at first popular with a smaller crowd and retirees but it has since become a popular community for Charlottesville commuters but please know that we will not let hate win,” Amanda Pace Dickinson We love celebrating both,” its Facebook profile reads This is not the first time the Lake Monticello community has been roiled by homophobia a member of the homeowner association’s board of directors was discovered posting homophobic remarks in a right-wing Facebook group Polonis called homosexuals “demonic” and “satanic.” When Lake Monticello residents pushed back on Polonis’ rhetoric he proceeded to share the names and addresses of those who condemned him online Four hundred people signed a petition demanding Polonis step down and his colleagues on the board unanimously voted to censure him A referendum to remove Polonis from office fell 143 votes short of the necessary 2,256 needed to force him out of office I believe in Satan and I believe that homosexuality is immoral,” Polonis told a crowd of assembled residents at a May 2023 meeting I seek to do them no harm though my beliefs may offend others and I stand by my beliefs.” The FBI reported last year a 23% year-over-year increase in attacks on gays and lesbians because of their sexual orientation including in left-leaning New York and California have pulled Pride marketing and sponsorships The Lake Monticello HOA in Fluvanna County needs to pay back more than $600,000 in PPP money it took during the pandemic or face litigation This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page MONTICELLO – There’s no better time than the present for the fresh faces on the Bemidji High School boys golf team to make their presence known It was just five strokes off of a tie for first place with Buffalo Freshman Beckett Grand scored a team-low 77 to pace BHS Graham Fish and Logan Brink each made their varsity debuts on Monday Michael-Albertville 320; 3-Bemidji 321; 4-Rogers 325; 5-Osseo 327; 6-Chisago Lakes 330; 7-Albany 334; 8-Champlin Park; T-9-Becker KARK – Two women working for a nonprofit dog rescue organization in Monticello have been found guilty of taking thousands of dollars from donations The prosecuting attorney says the two women admitted to taking at least $20,000 Second Chance Fur Dogs first opened a safety deposit box in February of 2022 $50,000 in cash was deposited into the box from a donation Documents show that over time two members of the animal rescue group It wasn’t until May of last year that someone noticed the missing money and detectives worked with a prosecuting attorney Abney was charged with theft of property and Chambers with theft of property as an accomplice Abney was ordered to pay $20,000 to Second Chance Fur Dogs Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals (LEX 18) — A 36-year-old Monticello man was arrested on Sunday and charged with several crimes including criminal attempt to commit murder after he allegedly robbed a convenient store and lead police on a vehicle chase dispatch received information on a reported armed robbery that occurred at Murphy's USA in the Walmart Plaza A description of the alleged suspect and the vehicle that he fled in were provided to dispatchers saw a pickup truck traveling westbound on the KY 90 bypass that matched the suspect vehicle description The deputy reportedly attempted to stop the truck and when the driver did not stop Authorities forced the vehicle to stop by using "tire deflation devices," police reported Christopher Eric Guinn was arrested and charged with the following police noted that the truck was stolen from a home on KY 1275 north in Wayne County just before the alleged armed robbery Additional warrants were obtained by an MPD officer also charging Guinn with criminal attempt to commit murder and first-degree robbery in connection with the armed robbery at Murphy's USA Report a typo area will soon have increased access to primary care through a new OSF Medical Group clinic at 777 Bridge Street.Amber Oberheim is expected to begin seeing patients this winter People of all ages can see Oberheim for a variety of primary care issues including annual physicals Other health care providers will staff the clinic to provide vaccines and lab work.More services at the Monticello clinic may be announced in the future The new clinic represents the continued commitment of OSF HealthCare to bring quality health care to residents where they are People interested in making an appointment at the new clinic can call 217-337-3500 OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St OSF HealthCare has 16 hospitals – 10 acute care 1 transitional care – with 2,131 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan OSF employs nearly 24,000 Mission Partners across 150+ locations; has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups OSF OnCall delivers care and services when where and how patients prefer to receive them OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life About OSF Global policy changes may seem far away — but here in Monticello where new tariffs are creating real challenges for small-town businesses and their customers The Luckenbooth Shop in downtown Monticello has built a following by offering embroidered gifts and imported goods from the U.K tariff policy is making it harder to do business a new 10% baseline tariff now applies to nearly all U.K imports — a significant jump from previous years.For business owner Rosemary Gray “I definitely have to really watch what I spend If the numbers aren’t good in the beginning aren’t the only ones raising prices — other countries impacted by tariffs are also driving up the cost of goods.Gray says many of her fellow local small-business owners rely on goods from these countries “Some of my little clothes are made in China so I would think it would probably affect just about all of us,” Gray said And in Jefferson County — where over 90% of non-farm private employment is tied to small businesses executive director of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce “I know this is an uncertain time for a lot of businesses We’ve always been resilient — our town and our businesses and we can all work together and still remain resilient,” McDaniel said Gray says she’s exploring alternative ways to make up for any losses — but the shift in tariffs is just the latest example of how small-town shops are feeling the global impact Want to see more local news? 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The Xcel Energy nuclear generating plant near Monticello Minn.Ben Hovland | MPR News 2023Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories Nuclear Regulatory Commission renewed the 53-year-old plant’s operating license allowing it to keep generating power through Sept The plant is located about 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis Xcel has said continuing to operate its two Minnesota nuclear plants, at Prairie Island and Monticello, is critical to its transition to carbon-free electricity The Monticello plant produces enough energy to power more than half a million homes in the Upper Midwest “As the only 24/7 carbon-free energy source we have nuclear energy will be key to accelerating our journey to a clean energy future while ensuring we also meet the unprecedented growth in our customers’ demand for electricity,” Bob Frenzel MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all Xcel also touts the plant’s economic impact as Monticello’s largest employer and its biggest property taxpayer who has been Monticello’s mayor since 2021 called the renewal decision “good news” for his city plus several hundred temporary workers during refueling outages every other year having a baseload source of power is “a big deal” as the state moves away from coal toward more renewable energy Most clean energy advocacy groups also support extending the life of the state’s nuclear plants executive lead for policy and programs at the nonprofit Fresh Energy said nuclear power plants are an important part of the energy transition from fossil fuels such as coal to energy sources that don’t emit greenhouse gases “They are a carbon-free source that isn't weather dependent,” Gleckner said But some critics have raised safety concerns about the aging nuclear plant. In late 2022, a broken pipe leaked hundreds of thousands of gallons of water containing radioactive tritium State and Xcel officials said there was no threat to the public Nevertheless, Xcel and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency came under criticism for not notifying the public until months later Hilgart said despite the risk inherent with nuclear energy he is comfortable with the federal and state oversight of the plant “I think that that situation definitely was not ideal,” he said I’m not concerned for the safety of Monticello I don’t think that’s ever been something that was an issue.” Minn.Ben Hovland | MPR News 2023The Atomic Energy Act authorizes the NRC to issue licenses for commercial power reactors to operate for up to 40 years and renew the licenses for an additional 20 years at a time The Monticello plant’s license was set to expire in 2030 nuclear plant has received one 20-year extension and many — including Monticello — have applied for a second extension to keep operating until they’re 80 years old director of nuclear power safety for the Union of Concerned Scientists “There are things that you can fix and replace in nuclear plants and there are things that are just too expensive or not feasible to replace or fix,” Lyman said “Those are the things that are causing problems with the aging fleet.” Issues can include corrosion faulty electronics and reactor vessels that become brittle and susceptible to cracking Xcel has spent millions of dollars upgrading the Monticello plant since its license was last extended The utility first applied to renew the plant’s license in January 2023 The lengthy review process included an environmental impact statement and a safety evaluation The state Public Utilities Commission already agreed to allow the Monticello plant to keep operating through 2040 The PUC will now decide whether to grant the additional 10 years through 2050 Signup for our newsletter to get notified about sales and new products Return to shop Top-ranked Monticello stayed unbeaten with a hard-fought 2-1 win over No 12A Minneapolis at Parade Ice Arena Friday but needed two third-period goals to improve to 11-0-1 on the season Wilson Lamberty got Minneapolis on board in the second period after a scoreless first frame It stayed that way unil the 14-minute mark of the third when Levi Welle knotted the game at 1-1 with Landon Scherber assisting Nathan Poeppel then netted the game winner at the 16:36 mark with Aidan Widmark and Scherber assisting Moose goalie Logan Blahnik stopped 14 shots to earn the win in goal Minneapolis netminder Griffin Simpson had 29 saves 9A East Grand Forks 4-2 in East Grand Forks Michael Mikan had a goal and two assists and Cole Braunshausen had two goals and an assist to lead the Cadets who improved to 11-1-0 Thomas Academy takes on top-ranked Moorhead today in Moorhead 8AA Rosemount improved to 14-1-0 with a win over Prior Lake Friday in Rosemount Gavin Lind scored the lone goal for Prior Lake who fell to 6-7-1 Drew Paulbeck had three goals and an assist and Jerome Marton added a pair of goals and an assist as the Lightning defeated Morris/Benson 5-0 Friday Northern Lakes improved to 5-3-0 on the season Lucas Jendro and Joey Welinski scored third-period goals to break a 2-2 tie to give Little Falls the win over Southwest Christian/Richfield Friday Jendro’s second goal of the game was the game winner and Welinski scored into an empty net to seal the victory to improve Little Falls to 5-3-1 on the season Cooper Simpson and Nate Pederson each scored twice for the Sabers who improved to 9-4-1 Cooper Siegert and Peyton Chase all added a goal and an assist in the win Jacob Miller scored both goals for Farmington Click the button below in order to sign into your account to renew your subscription update your payment method and much more.. 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Central Minnesota has seen roughly 10.3 inches of snow this winter so far, according to St. Cloud State University. The Xcel Energy nuclear generating plant near Monticello in 2023 Ben Hovland | MPR News fileGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories The utility has been working to recover tritium from as much as 900,000 gallons of contaminated water that leaked into the ground at its Monticello nuclear plant more than two years ago The tritium levels in both monitoring wells are below the U.S Environmental Protection Agency's limit for safe drinking water Xcel said it's adjusting the amount it pumps to help control the flow of groundwater and recover it more effectively Tritium is a naturally occurring radioactive form of hydrogen that is produced in the atmosphere It is also a byproduct of producing electricity from nuclear power plants tritium emits beta particles at such a low level they are unable to penetrate human skin but only if it’s ingested in large quantities The utility says it has reduced tritium concentrations by more than 90 percent since the initial spill Of more than three dozen monitoring wells on the site two directly below the plant currently measure tritium above the EPA standard “We remain committed to being good neighbors and stewards of the environment as we continue the cleanup,” the company stated State health officials have said the tritium has not posed a risk to the surrounding communities or the environment Xcel said the groundwater pumping will not affect the plant’s regularly scheduled outage for refueling The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) said crews will begin work Tuesday MnDOT will expand westbound I-94 to three lanes from Wright County Road 37 in Albertville to west of Highway 25 in Monticello single-lane closures on both directions of the highway as crews set up the work zone Starting April 14 and lasting through early or mid-November I-94 will remain open to two lanes each way on the adjacent eastbound side as crews work on the westbound side Major construction on the $76 million project is anticipated to wrap-up in the fall of 2026 the full project will include the following improvements: The project is designed to extend the life of the interstate More information can be found here. saying he'd killed the mother of his child which features a swimming beach and splash pad Minnesotans brace for a long road construction season Arkansas will be the recipient of a new estimated $500 million Weyerhaeuser Company facility near Monticello and Warren LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas will be the recipient of a new estimated $500 million Weyerhaeuser Company facility near Monticello and Warren The company is one of the largest private owners of timberlands in the world 200 high-quality jobs in the southern region of Arkansas “This $500 million investment and 200 new jobs are pivotal for towns like Monticello and Warren,” said Governor Sanders “I was at the University of Arkansas at Monticello last month to break ground on a new Forest Research Center my administration helped fund by directing $16 million to the school Between Weyerhaeuser’s announcement and UAM’s expansion we’re growing that portion of the state and investing in Arkansas’ forestry industry for generations to come.” Weyerhaeuser's new facility will improve the capacity of their engineered wood products as the new facility will add around 10 million cubic feet of annual production capacity the company will manufacture their trademark TimberStrand using southern yellow pine as their primary feedstock They will also supply the facility's electrical needs with a biomass-fueled cogeneration system “This is an exciting opportunity to grow our EWP business South and provide an additional outlet for our fiber logs in Arkansas,” said Devin W EWP has the strongest tie to single-family housing construction activity and this new facility aligns with our conviction that U.S housing demand will remain favorable over the long term this plant will allow Weyerhaeuser to better serve other customers and end markets in the region and it supports our broader sustainability ambitions I’d like to thank the state of Arkansas and local officials for working with Weyerhaeuser to site this facility We look forward to building on our long history in the state and providing new employment opportunities in the Monticello community.” The new facility is set to be the third one the company has opened in Arkansas The company also has a seeding nursery and multiple offices across the state allowing them to employ over 700 employees currently across the state “Weyerhaeuser’s $500 million investment is an incredible milestone in Arkansas’s rural economic development momentum,” said Clint O’Neal executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission “This project will be transformational for Southeast Arkansas strengthening our state’s timber industry and creating 200 new jobs We are grateful for Weyerhaeuser’s commitment to Arkansas and we congratulate the local leadership for their hard work in securing this major economic development project.” In addition to their establishing of another Arkansas facility Weyerhaeuser intends to source most of their fiber log requirements from their timberlands in the southern region of Arkansas The company currently possesses over 1.2 million acres of timberlands in the area Construction on the new facility is expected to begin in 2025 with operations being planned to commence in late 2027 Many local members of the community had positive things to say about the new addition to their area: “The City of Monticello is proud of its contributions to this project and the work of all the City County and State entities that came together to make this happen for our people,” said Monticello Mayor Jason Akers “This is what happens when people work together for the greater good.” I express our pleasure and excitement relating to the announcement of a major new manufacturing facility to be located in our Regional Intermodal complex,” said Warren Mayor Gregg Reep “A lot of work has gone into bringing this project to fruition It will mean jobs and economic growth to both cities and counties along with the entire Southeast Arkansas region Bradley and Drew counties are to be thanked for helping to make this happen We look forward to a bright future with new job opportunities.” “Having had the honor of serving Bradley and Drew Counties for 15 years as State Representative this announcement of $500 million in a new manufacturing facility creating jobs for our people is most rewarding,” said Arkansas State Representative Jeff Wardlaw “It is a great pleasure to witness how our regional efforts have worked to secure a sound future for generations to come.” “I would like to thank all the people involved with this project who have been dedicated from start to finish in seeing this great opportunity for Drew County,” said Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin “The new jobs that will be created will help to grow and strengthen our County We look forward to welcoming new families to our area.” “It has been a pleasure working alongside the Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority comprised of Bradley & Drew Counties and the cities of Monticello & Warren and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to locate this project for the company,” said Nita McDaniel Executive Director of the Monticello Economic Development Commission “This announcement gives evidence that our regional efforts have been well placed I value greatly the confidence which Weyerhaeuser has placed in our communities and in our people through this investment and job creation.” “We welcome this new facility to southeast Arkansas,” said John Lipton President of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority “This shows what the working relationship between Bradley and Drew Counties and the cities of Monticello and Warren can achieve through the Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority We look forward to the new jobs and the utilization of our natural resources being created.” Trump abolishes Federal Executive Institute The nonprofit organization that owns and operates Monticello Founding Father Thomas Jefferson’s estate-turned-museum just south of Charlottesville has announced changes to its leadership board Hotelier Molly Hardie has taken the helm of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation’s board of trustees president of Charlottesville-based app developer WillowTree Hardie is a familiar name in Charlottesville as well She and her husband Robert Hardie lead H7 Holdings an investment company that owns Keswick Hall H7 also counts the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville Both Keswick Hall and the Hermitage belong to the Historic Hotels of America registry founder of the Richmond-based Riverstone Group Her husband Robert also happens to be rector of the University of Virginia Molly Hardie joined the Thomas Jefferson Foundation’s board in 2017 She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia Medical School Outside of her work with the Thomas Jefferson Foundation she sits on the boards of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and Peabody School including those of the UVa Health Foundation and the Virginia Discovery Museum She has also been an active member of the Young Families Committee for the Children’s Medical Center and the Children’s Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Committee at UVa where she was part of the long effort to plan and build the Battle Building at UVa Children’s Hospital Hardie is joined at the top of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation board by Michelynn “Miki” Woodard of Austin who joined the board in 2022 and has been named its vice chair The foundation described Woodard as “a highly respected philanthropist and social impact entrepreneur.” She most recently served as president and CEO of the Texas Women’s Foundation which oversees $40 million in assets supporting statewide research advocacy and grantmaking aimed at unlocking economic and leadership opportunities for women she was program director of the Creative Artists Agency Foundation the philanthropic arm of one of Hollywood’s largest talent agencies Woodard previously held executive positions at Be the Change Inc. where she was vice president of philanthropy overseeing a $30 million global corporate giving portfolio She has served as president and CEO of the charitable foundations of Dr senior adviser to the Katie McGrath and J.J Abrams Family Foundation and head of social impact diversity and inclusion for McGrath and Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions the studio behind the television series “Westworld,” “Lost” and “Alias” and the movies “Cloverfield,” “Star Trek” and “Mission: Impossible.” Woodard currently serves on the board of the Community Coalition in Los Angeles She is a founding board member of the Papa John’s Foundation and sits on the Trust for Public Land Black History and Culture Advisory Board She is a fourth-generation graduate of Hampton University Monticello is covered in a thick fog on Saturday In addition to Hardie and Woodard’s appointments the Thomas Jefferson Foundation also announced the addition of five new trustees to its board The Thomas Jefferson Foundation was founded in 1923 “to purchase so that it may be forever retained as a shrine and reverently transmitted to future generations as a monument to the genius and patriotism of Thomas Jefferson and a constant reminder of the principles inscribed in the Declaration of Independence.” The foundation has steadily expanded Monticello’s functions and holdings Its stewardship now oversees roughly 2,500 of Jefferson’s original 5,000 acres Jefferson Vineyards and more than 1,400 acres held under protective easements Crews are working to bring the Monticello Nuclear Plant back to full operations after a reactor shut down Wednesday morning Xcel Energy officials say the reactor went offline after the system identified an issue with a control valve Officials added the shut down should not impact electric service to customers This is the same facility that had a faulty pipe that leaked contaminated water from the plant in 2022 While the leak was detected in November of 2022 the community was not notified until March of 2023 RELATED: Officials monitoring contaminated water leak at Monticello Nuclear Plant, leak contained Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 Xcel Energy on Thursday announced that it's extending operations at its Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant The Minneapolis-based energy company is hoping to extend its operations in Monticello for an additional 20 years Business news: From dining to shopping, St. Cloud area adds wave of new restaurants, businesses in 2024 and requires the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to approve operational extensions through 2050 National Nuclear Regulatory Commission already approved the 2050 extension and extension efforts come as the energy company looks to transition to 100% carbon-free electricity "The Monticello plant has long been an essential source of clean powering more than 500,000 homes annually in the Upper Midwest,” Bob Frenzel nuclear energy will be key to accelerating our journey to a clean energy future while ensuring we also meet the unprecedented growth in our customers’ demand for electricity.” Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St He can be reached at cschmidt@gannett.com.