Monticello (/ˌmɒntɪˈsɛloʊ/ ⓘ MON-tiss-EL-oh)[7] is a city next to the Mississippi River in Wright County, Minnesota, United States.

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.94 square miles (23.15 km2), all land.

At Swan Park, each winter between December and March, as many as 2,700 trumpeter swans nest near Mississippi Drive in Monticello, as the Mississippi River is heated from warm water discharged by the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.

The Bertram Chain includes four lakes and acres of undisturbed shoreline, natural habitat, and oak forest, 812 of which are open for public enjoyment.

Winter activities include fat-biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

Summer activities include paddleboard classes, canoeing excursions, kids fishing programs, and guided moonlight hiking.

In May 2006, the Monticello Middle School had an electrical fire from the large amount of rain settling on the roof.

A new highway interchange was completed in 2006 on the east end of town, allowing residents full access to Interstate 94 from Wright County Road 18.

This planned growth has also brought new auto dealerships, hotels, and industrial development.

25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.