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Alivia Sundell (left) and Zander Johnson (right) took their turn on stage during the Grand March to kick off last Saturday’s prom at Buffalo High School in the Performing Arts Center. Over 600 students attended this year’s prom with 62 listed couples/groups signed up to participate in this year’s...
The Buffalo Farmers Market opened for the 2026 season this past Saturday in its new location at the Wright Technical Center parking lot off Hwy. 25. Construction in downtown Buffalo necessitated the move to the WTC. A steady flow of market shoppers walked the oval track last Saturday morning. A...
On Sunday, May 3, at approximately 1:53 p.m., the Wright County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash at the intersection of Ash St. and Elm St. (County Road 33 SE) in the City of Rockford.   Upon arrival, Wright County Deputies learned that two pedestrians, both...
Buffalo Mayor Steve Downer opened Monday night’s City Council meeting on May 4 with a proclamation designating May as Preservation Month in Buffalo.  The proclamation reads as follows: Historic preservation strengthens our economy, revitalizes neighborhoods, fosters civic pride, and enhances the...
After months of debate, packed meetings and deepening community division, the Monticello City Council on Monday approved a new ordinance governing data center development — a decision some members acknowledged could carry political consequences. The council voted 4-1 on April 27 to adopt the Data...
Be intentional about supporting Buffalo businesses during construction. Stop in at the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce office at 205 Central Ave. (next to the post office) and buy, for $5 cash, a BUC Bucks discount card, which features discounts at local businesses.  Cards are good all summer long...
For the 34th year, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and National Rural Letter Carriers Association (NRLCA) are excited to hold the traditional Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9.   According to NALC and US Postal Service, one in six Americans are facing hunger,...
The City of Montrose annual Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 16. The Clean-up Day collection site will be at City Hall located at 311 Buffalo Ave. S, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please enter the parking lot via 3rd Street S. City staff will be onsite to give instructions for where to...
Local community and civic services leaders are taking a proactive approach to fostering stronger connections amongst residents, organizations, and local officials through what is known as the Community Connections Collaborative, or C3 for short.      The collaborative brings together a diverse...
Big season continues with 12-10 win over top-ranked Minnetonka   On a team where offense is spread out throughout its lineup, sophomore Hannah Rosso has emerged as the top-scoring threat on this year’s Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team. Coming off a career-high 10-point game with three goals and seven...

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Reza Illusionist wows Buffalo Civic Center crowd with world-known magic tricks   Pictured above is world-wide known professional magician Reza Illusionist (top), who performs one of his many magic...
Bison first at home; girls third, set 18 PRs   With a score of 146, the Buffalo boys’ track and field team won its third straight competition in Tuesday’s home invite on April 29, at Bison Field East...
Senior shoots 42 in nine-hole dual   A round of 18 holes presents a challenging experience of execution and mental toughness for any golfer. A round of nine holes amps those two variables up even...
It’s grilling season! Whether you are grilling for Mother’s Day, a birthday, a special occasion, or just every day - challenge yourself to try something new.  It is easy to fall into the “grilling...
The annual State of the City luncheon, sponsored by the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, was held at Huikko’s Bison Creek Bar & Dining on Tuesday, April 29. Chamber of Commerce President, Sue...
The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board met on Monday, April 28. Director of Finance and Operations Ryan Tangen presented final revised budget adjustments for the 2024-25 school year, and reviewed...
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Functional Industries Inc., a non-profit organization in Buffalo providing vocational services to people with barriers to employment is highlighting mental...
A Message from Wright County Communications: Nobody likes paying taxes. A necessary evil at the federal, state, and local government levels, taxes are begrudgingly paid by all of us to fund...

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