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The BHM School Board authorized a special election for school building bonds at their meeting on Monday, July 10. According to Anita Underberg, the big message is that this will be at no cost to the taxpayers because it will replace what is set to roll off the taxes.  The School District would...
According to a civil action filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), three men who died by murder-suicide last February 1, in Bloomington, allegedly stole millions of dollars from investors who lived in and around the Twin Cities. Former Buffalo residents Dale Dahmen, 55, and his son...
Information provided by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday, July 6, at approximately 6:45 p.m. Deputies and first responders responded to a reported two vehicle crash with injuries near the intersection of County RD. 34 NE and Eaken AV. NE in Buffalo Twp.  Evidence and statements...
The annual Monticello Riverfest celebration begins Friday, July 14, and goes through Sunday, July 16. Event locations include: the Monticello American Legion, Ellison Park, Monticello Community Center, Pioneer Park, and more.  Riverfest kicks off with fun activities and events at Pioneer Park from...
Buffalo’s Concerts in the Park series is hosting their third performance of the summer on Thursday, July 13. Concerts are held each Thursday evening from June 29- August 31, in Sturges Park at the Bandshell and begin at 7:00 p.m. JustUs will be performing live for this concert. They will be playing...
Buffalo Community Theater’s summer show is “Shrek the Musical.” The performances are scheduled for Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. The showing on Sunday, July 23, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Showings on Wednesday, July 26, through Saturday, July 29, are at 7:30 p.m. For more...
Scientists from the Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics will have a presentation on a variety of space related topics on Friday, July 14, at 8:45 p.m., at Lake Maria State Park. There will also be a fun opportunity to look through telescopes at targets such as Saturn, Jupiter, and the remnants of...
The heat is on! Summer is definitely here! That can only mean one thing – it’s almost time for the popular summer Hanover Historical Society (HHS) Ice Cream Social. Join us for our 5th annual event on Wednesday, July 19, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hanover Area History Center. We’ll be cooking up...
The Buffalo Community Center hosts “Totspot” the first through fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. These events are free and geared towards two to five-year-olds. There is structured fun time, which is educational. The goal is to teach kids about emotions, fun, things to do...
Post 270 salvages two games in nation’s top-legion tournament; Buffalo knocks off Watertown   Nine wins is the magic number its takes to win the prestigious Gopher Classic American Legion Baseball Tournament. The Gopher Classic is considered the nation’s premier showcase of top teams across not...

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On Saturday, March 26, the new Wright County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors were crowned at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buffalo. This year’s princesses are Jalyssa Beaudry, of Otsego, Brooklyn...
It’s moving day for Wright County government services, or to be more accurate, it’s moving week. At the time of the commissioners’ Tuesday, March 22, board meeting, county employees were deep into...
At the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board meeting on Monday, March 28, the board discussed the importance of fully funding special education. In a conversation led by Superintendent Scott Thielman...
The City of Buffalo Water Department will be flushing hydrants Monday, April 11, through Friday, April 22. Hydrant flushing is done spring and fall to ensure hydrants are in working order for fire...
The 877 Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that they will be again hosting their annual Pork Chop Dinner on Thursday, April 14, to raise funds for post-secondary scholarships for BHS...
On Friday, April 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Montrose Lions will be hosting an all-you-can-eat smelt fry at the Montrose Community Center (200 Center Ave. S). There will be smelt, scalloped...
April 29 and 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., will provide Buffalo City residents an opportunity to dispose of a wide variety of items including appliances, tires, electronics, and other items at the...
The Wright County License Center is closed from Tuesday, March 29, until Friday, April 1, in preparation for the move into the new Government Center (3650 Braddock Ave. NE). The drive up drop box...
Beginning on May 2, the Wright County Highway Department, as part of its vegetation management program, will be scheduling some roadside vegetation work along all Wright County highways.  The...
Recently, while leading a photo tour throughout Florida to photograph birds, it occurred to me how much things have changed. I don’t mean how much things have become worse, or crowded, but rather...

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