Monticello
Coverage of Monticello in the Nexus archive.
- In pausing data centers, Minnesota courts did what local officials wouldn’t
A Minnesota court paused Google's planned data center in Pine Island amid opposition from a citizen group, highlighting broader legal challenges against data centers in the state. Lawsuits, led by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, allege inadequate environmental reviews and lack of public transparency in project approvals.
- Charges: Woman left scene of Monticello crash that injured veteran, killed dog
A woman has been charged with criminal vehicular operation after a hit-and-run crash in Monticello that injured an 84-year-old Vietnam War veteran and killed his dog. Evidence including a broken car mirror and surveillance footage linked the suspect vehicle to the incident.
- Man injured and dog killed in hit-and-run crash in Wright County
A man was injured and his dog killed in a hit-and-run crash in Monticello, Wright County. The suspect vehicle, described as a metallic blue Subaru Forester missing a passenger-side mirror, struck the pair while they crossed Jason Avenue near County Road 18 NE and Oak Ridge Drive.
- Seventy-four new American citizens take oath of allegiance on America's 250th at Monticello
Seventy-four people from 36 countries became U.S. citizens at Monticello during a ceremony coinciding with America's 250th anniversary. The event took place at President Thomas Jefferson's home.
- For new citizens, it’s about having their voices heard. And about pizza.
On July 4, 36 individuals became United States citizens at Monticello in Charlottesville, Va. The event highlighted themes of civic participation and community, with a notable mention of pizza as a cultural element.
- A Jefferson for every era, from Lincoln to Trump, and the contradictions that endure
The article explores Thomas Jefferson's evolving legacy as interpreted through different eras, highlighting contradictions in his advocacy for liberty and slavery. Historians note his influence on political ideologies from FDR to modern debates, while institutions like Monticello and the University of Virginia confront his complex legacy through exhibits on slavery and freedom.