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Green was the color of the day as parade goers lined the streets of Maple Lake to celebrate the community’s 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival, hosted by the Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, March 14.
A festival highlight was the parade of green that traveled through the city,...
Magic rebound from state quarterfinal defeat to Rochester Mayo with consolation victories over Chanhassen, Blaine
The Monticello girls’ basketball team finished one spot higher than the No. 6 seed they were given heading into this year’s Class 4A state tournament.
The Magic finished their first...
Round three with Royals ends with 66-48 semifinal loss
The Buffalo boys’ basketball team did what it had to defensively, but offensively, things were a different story.
With both teams held well below its season average for points, it was the No. 2 seeded Hopkins Royals’ offense that found...
Scott Berthiaume, 61
Scott David Berthiaume, 61, of Big Lake, bravely lost his battle to cancer and stepped into heaven’s realms on March 9 with his wife, Shelley, at his side.
Scott was born to Harry and Margaret Berthiaume, of Monticello, MN, on July 6, 1964. He grew up on a farm and enjoyed the...
I was driving through Buffalo a few weeks ago and got stopped at the 5th Street NE Railroad Crossing while a rather lengthy train rolled through town. I was the first car in line next to the crossing gate, so all I could do was put my vehicle in park and wait. I’m guessing quite a few of you have...
Graduations
Univ. of Wisconsin, La Crosse
The following student graduated in January 2026.
Monticello - Bria Hartung, AA, Liberal Arts.
Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison
The following students graduated following the fall 2025 semester.
Buffalo - Brady Anderson, BS, Genetics and Genomics,...
Easter is just a few weeks away, and if you are an Easter morning or dinner planner, these next two weeks will have some new ideas for your menu.
This week, we will focus on an Easter Brunch menu. Enjoy!
Bunny Mary
Prep Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 10 min.
Servings: 1
1 lime wedge
1/4 tsp....
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Save the date for Saturday, Dec. 14, when the Canadian Pacific Railroad Holiday Train, which will be coming to Wright County on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Depending on your schedule, you can see the train...
The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board met on Monday, December 9. Director of Finance, Ryan Tangen, provided a truth in taxation presentation covering the 2025 tax levy. The total levy amount...
Come experience an interactive, walk-through Nativity event with live characters portraying wisemen, shepherds, soldiers, angels, Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus, along with a whole stable of live...
The Wright County Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Online Auction opened Tuesday, December 10, at 3:00 p.m., for bidding at www.wrighthistory.org. The Online Auction will run through Tuesday,...
A drive-thru food distribution event will be held at the Montrose Community Center (200 Center Avenue S, Montrose) on December 17, 3:00 p.m. until supplies last. We may begin early, depending on the...
The Wright County Geeks, a not-for-profit group, is hosting a GAME-A-THON on January 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the Buffalo Community Center (206 Central Ave., Buffalo), parking in the back...
After decades of service to the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District, Sue Lee is closing the final chapter of her expansive career in education. Monday was Sue’s final meeting on the BHM school...
Bison senior diver to challenge for state title;
swim team returns loads of talent with five
state qualifiers;
Border Battle Invite kicks off 2024-25 season
This year’s Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team...
Three forfeits prove costly in loss to Skippers
The same ghosts that haunted last year’s Buffalo wrestling squad appeared once again in last Thursday’s 38-30 season opening loss at Minnetonka....
Buffalo scores continue to rise
The first home meet of the season for Buffalo’s dance team was also the team’s last.
Unlike most high school sports, dance team’s typically get one home meet. Last...
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