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A Hennepin County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with felony criminal sexual conduct following an alleged off-duty sexual assault in Albertville.  According to court documents, Jared Kenneth Sprunk, 33, of St. Michael, faces one count each of third-degree and fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct...
Due to the construction happening in downtown this summer, the Buffalo Farmer’s Market will be moving to the Wright Technical Center parking lot off of Hwy. 25.  The market will remain at this location for the entirety of the 2026 season, which runs the first weekend in May through the last weekend...
A free community meal will be served on Thursday, March 19, at the Montrose Community Center, 200 Center Ave. S., Montrose. Doors open for coffee and conversation at 4:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m. To-go boxes will be offered beginning at 6:00 p.m. for those that cannot...
Wright County Pheasants Forever will host their 40th Annual Membership Banquet Saturday, March 21, in the Mississippi Room at the Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. To view membership pricing, sponsorship packages, or to register for the banquet visit: https://...
The Central Minnesota area Job Fair will be held Tuesday, March 31, at Monticello High School (5225 School Blvd.), from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This job fair is intended to help prospective employers and employees get together. Meet employers hiring now. Entry-level to experienced professional...
Wright County resident Barb Fraser has always cared deeply about her community. So, when she began preparing for retirement, she knew one thing for certain: she wasn’t ready to slow down. Like many adults entering a new season of life, Barb wanted to stay active, connected, and useful — but on...
Tigers earn first state quarterfinal victory over Mankato West; two-goal leads blown in losses to Warroad, Mahtomedi     The arena formerly known as the “X” had not been kind for the Delano boys’ hockey team. In four previous state tournament appearance from the years 2017-2021, the Tigers posted...
Voll’s 38 leads Monticello into Class 4A state tourney   If there were any doubts about Monticello earning this year’s top seed in the Section 8-4A girls’ basketball tournament, the arguments were quickly put to rest. After posting a 69-29 quarterfinal win over No. 8 seed Buffalo and 71-52...
Miriovsky’s buzzer-beater lifts Buffalo past Washburn   Sophomore Will Miriovsky knew he wasn’t the first option. He may not have been the second or third, either. But with the game and season on the line, Miriovsky came through in the clutch, leading the Buffalo boys’ basketball team to a...

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I was walking through the woods, moving very slowly, making sure not to step on a stick or twig that might snap and make a loud noise. Each footstep was carefully placed after visually checking the...
Bison blowout St. Francis in season opener; road win at Bemidji is team’s first 2-0 start since 2011-12   Once the butterflies in the stomachs settled, the Buffalo girls’ basketball team flew past...
Sub-500 record in 2023-24 fuels this year’s Bison squad   Returning members of this year’s Buffalo boys’ basketball team are the first to admit – last year’s 13-15 overall record didn’t live up to...
Tigers score 36 unanswered in 43-22 rout of DC   In a matchup of two of the last three state champions in Class AAA football, it was the Stewartville Tigers posting a covincing 43-22 victory over the...
Bison off to 3-3 start   While the jersey reads “Bison” on the front of the Buffalo girls’ hockey team’s uniform, some of the names wearing those purple, black, and white uniforms come from the...
This week, we have found a few new “Warm and Hearty” meal ideas that the entire family can enjoy. Have a great week! Sweet Potato Rolls   Servings: 18    1 (.25 oz.) pkg. active dry yeast 4 T....
Larson Building in downtown Buffalo recently completed year-long renovations of their company building located at 200 1st Street South. Renovations included the addition of a second level, along with...
Nine-year-old Max received his own adaptive bike to take home, thanks to the staff at Courage Kenny Kids supported by the Buffalo Hospital Philanthropy Committee and the Allina Health Foundation.  ...

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