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The Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 14. Grand Marshal of the parade will be Al and Julie Hudek, of Maple Lake.
There will be a variety of activities for all to enjoy. The spring craft sale will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00...
City Engineer Justin Kannas presented a Preliminary Engineering Report regarding the Hwy. 55 sewer and water extension project during Monday night’s city council meeting. The plan, requested by council, outlined specifications to extend sewer and water infrastructure along the north side of Hwy. 55...
The 1950s housewife was a stay-at-home woman who typically managed the household, including cooking, cleaning, and caring for her children while her husband “brought home the bacon.”
The media idealized her role as a symbol of domesticity and femininity, which directly reflected society’s...
Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will hold their annual meetings on Tuesday, March 10. Known as Township Day, these meetings are held each year on the second Tuesday in March and are a defining feature of township government.
On Township Day, residents gather with their neighbors to discuss local...
Believe it or not, summer and the Buffalo Days community celebration is right around the corner! It’s time now to create the 2026 Buffalo Days button! The Buffalo Days committee would like to encourage anyone who is interested submitting a design or artwork or photograph for the 2026 button to...
A free indoor personal care item distribution event will be held Saturday, March 7, at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc. in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S). The event will have special personal care bags and more. All are welcome.
Distribution runs from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or until supplies are...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation ended winter load increases in the Metro frost zone (includes Wright County) on March 3 and began spring load restrictions. The restrictions are put in place annually to preserve the life of roads, which are at their most vulnerable when frost comes out of...
On my recent photo tour to Yellowstone National Park, we had a hard time finding any wolves. The Gray Wolf is always our main species that we want to find and capture images but on this year’s trip, it just wasn’t happening. One day, while searching for the wolves, I found some fresh wolf tracks...
STMA captures third-straight Class AAA state title; six area wrestlers win individual championships
For years, Apple Valley was the state’s dynasty program in the sport of high school wrestling.
The Eagles have 25 state team championships in 36 appearances. Both totals are state records. But...
Sophomore breaks own school record four times; Buffalo relays, Cich, enjoy state experience
Coming off a year where last season’s team was breaking school, pool, and team records on a regular occurrence, the 2025-26 Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team waited towards the end of the season before stamping...
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STMA puzzled at state’s random draw
The St. Michael-Albertville girls’ soccer team is no stranger to making the state tournament.
A 1-0 overtime victory over Buffalo in this year’s Section 8AAA...
DISTRICT 29A and District 29B
In District 29A and 29B, there are two candidates in each, facing off for the position of Minnesota state representative.
In 29A, incumbent Republican Joe McDonald of...
Fall has arrived. Sounds of leaves rustling, wind blowing, crisp mornings, and the wonderful aromas of fall cooking and baking fills our homes!
We are starting to think about holiday cooking and...
COUNTY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 2
Derek Vetsch
Name: Derek Vetsch
Position you are seeking: Wright County Commissioner District 2
1. Tell us about yourself:
I am a lifelong resident of Wright...
MONTROSE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MONTROSE MAYOR
Roy Henry
Name: Roy Henry
Position you are seeking: Mayor (City of Montrose)
1. Tell us about yourself:
I, Roy Henry, have been a life-long...
BUFFALO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
BUFFALO MAYOR
Steve Downer
Name: Steve Downer
Position you are seeking: Mayor of Buffalo
1. Tell us about yourself.
My wife Lisa and I have lived in Buffalo...
BUFFALO-HANOVER-MONTROSE SCHOOL BOARD
Adam Bjorklund
Name: Adam Bjorklund
Position you are seeking: 877 School Board
1. Tell us about yourself.
I can proudly say that I have lived in Buffalo my...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will kick off their 30th Anniversary Performance Season with their annual fall concert, “Rewind!” The concert will feature several exciting and memorable pieces that...
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