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Roselyn Besky, 85
Roselyn “Rose” Besky, 85, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 22, 2026.
Rose was born October 10, 1940, to Vern and Lydia (Baier) Rudolph in St. Paul.
She married Robert “Bob” Besky, November 29, 1958.
They were blessed with three children. They spent...
Every summer, when the fireworks are over and the dust settles a week or two after the Fourth of July celebrations, I feel a sense of sadness creep in. I’m not sure why, it isn’t rational, but I’m guessing it’s tied to the feeling that summer won’t last forever. I begin to wonder if I’m making...
Graduations
Normandale Comm. College, Bloomington
The following students graduated following the fall 2025, spring 2026, or summer 2026 semester.
Albertville - Isabella Heieie, AA, Liberal Education, with High Honors.
Buffalo - Riley Jendro, AS, Computer Science Transfer Pathway.
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With summer vacation already a month in for school age kiddos, we are focusing on a different kind of recipe.
These recipes are safe, kid-friendly and provide lots of fun ways for the kids to be creative this summer!
Homemade Outdoor Paint for Kids
Perfect for sidewalk, driveway, or patio art...
A sea of spectators dressed in red, white, and blue lined the streets of downtown Delano on July 4 to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day during Minnesota’s oldest and largest Fourth of July parade. The parade tradition began in 1857, with a group of Delano area residents traveling by...
Do you believe in magic? Buffalo Community Theater is making it happen with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway version of “Cinderella.”
“Cinderella” tells the story of a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her stepmother and stepsisters. Everything changes when a charming but naive...
The City of Buffalo established and appointed members to serve on the Buffalo Youth Council during its regular city council meeting on Monday, July 6. While student liaisons have served on the council in years past, the Buffalo Youth Council is a new endeavor for the City.
City Administrator...
The annual Monticello Riverfest celebration begins Friday, July 10, and goes through Sunday, July 12. Event locations include: Monticello High School, Ellison Park, Monticello Community Center, Pioneer Park, and more.
Riverfest kicks off Friday with Family Fun Night at Pioneer Park from 5:00 p.m....
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, July 9. Performances are held each Thursday through August 27, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.
This week’s concert features Taylor’s Version, a Taylor Swift tribute band, sponsored by Buffalo Walmart. Bring your lawn chairs and...
Being a military mom is a journey unlike any other. It is filled with pride, hope, strength, and sometimes uncertainty. There are moments of celebration, moments of waiting, and moments when only another military mom truly understands what you’re feeling. No matter where your child is serving, you...
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On the evening of June 8, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Buffalo Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive adult male outside in the area near the 500 block of Douglas Drive.
Upon...
Join us for an exciting open house event at the Wright County Sheriff’s Office! Discover the inner workings of our community’s safety and law enforcement efforts on Friday, June 12, from 10:00 a.m....
The City of Monticello will host Heritage Day on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at West Bridge Park.
The family-friendly event will feature a full day of activities designed to honor...
For four generations, the Youngren family has farmed their land outside of Waverly, contributing to the agriculture industry and their community.
On Tuesday, June 2, at the Wright County Board...
Athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans from across the country will gather in Minnesota this June as the state hosts the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, one of the largest sporting events in the...
Bison dominate section playoffs; Buffalo opens state quarterfinals with 11-9 win over Lakeville South
No team – not even Elk River/Zimmerman, was denying the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team’s quest...
Lamberts caps off big senior season with 300 hurdles title
Senior Rose Lamberts came into this season already holding the Buffalo track and field team’s female school record for the 300-meter...
Lenton’s big season ends with state championship mile run
Senior Tristan Lenton’s reaction after crossing the finish line during last Saturday’s one-mile finals race in the Class AAA state meet at...
Former state champ makes appearance to see state victory
It had been 18 years since the last singles victory came from a Buffalo boys’ tennis player in the Class AA state tournament.
Junior Will...
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