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For three decades, Sean Deringer has worn a law enforcement badge in Wright County, advancing through the ranks from patrol deputy and investigator to sergeant, lieutenant, captain and, ultimately, sheriff. Now, after 30 years of service, Deringer is preparing to conclude his law enforcement career...
Key section wins down stretch gives Bison top seed; Hoel sparks offensive surge    The Lake Conference can be cruel at times, and it can be rewarding. After struggling through a 1-6 record against conference opponents, the Buffalo boys’ soccer team benefited from its strength of schedule and a 7-2...
Road wins at Alexandria, Elk River earn Bison No. 4 seed in section    It’s not always how many wins, but what games you do win when it comes to playoff seeding. After falling to 3-9-2 overall with a 1-0 home loss Tuesday, Oct. 6, against Spring Lake Park, the Buffalo girls’ soccer team closed out...
Bison fall 27-15 to Knights; Section 6-5A championship rematch Wednesday at Spring Lake    After losing its homecoming football game the prior Friday against Monticello, Buffalo dropped another homecoming game celebrated by the home team from Irondale in last Friday’s 27-15 road defeat. Each team...
Five Bison earn wins in individual tourney   Like wrestling, high school tennis gives individual athletes a second chance when their team has been eliminated from the post-season. After falling 6-1 to Alexandria in the quarterfinal round of the Section 8AAA team tournament, six members of the...
Dual ends in rare tie   All swimmers and divers matter. The True Team section meets are both an opportunity for the top swimmers in the state to size up their competition for the year-end tournament, and for teams to gauge how deep and talented its overall roster is. Unlike dual meets and invites,...
Gloria Adickes, 95 Gloria Marie (Stein) Adickes, age 95, of Montrose, Minnesota, passed away on October 9, 2026. At Park View Care Center in Buffalo. She was born April 9, 1931, in Delano, Minnesota, the daughter of Armand and Adeline (Horsch) Stein.  She grew up in Delano and graduated from...
I heard a recent radio ad talking about storing boats and pontoons for the winter. For those who enjoy fishing, there comes a point every fall when thoughts about putting the boat away begin to creep in, quickly to be replaced by thoughts of – maybe just one more weekend.  I tend to lean towards...

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Gardens and Farmers Markets are now full of all the late-summer goodies. This week, we will focus on some delicious recipes to help you make good use of these bounties. Enjoy! Parmesan Tomato...
Night to Unite brought neighborhoods together on Tuesday, Aug. 4 around Wright County and beyond. In this photo on Bellavista Dr. in Buffalo, the Buffalo Police Dept., represented by Officer Hall (...
The 40th Anniversary of the New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run cruised into Buffalo last Saturday at around noon, with many antique cars and their passengers stopping at the Buffalo American...
The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 43rd Annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 15, with over 200 artisans/vendors from all over the state, featuring unique...
The stage is now set for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election following Tuesday’s Aug. 11 primary, as voters locally and across Minnesota narrowed the field of candidates who will appear on the...
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, August 4. A discussion was held regarding residential concerns involving private property owned by Rita Lindenfelser along Beebe Lake Road. Lindenfelser’s...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 13. Performances are held each Thursday through August 27, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.  This week’s concert features...
The Buffalo American Legion and Miss Marvis Mayhem will host the first annual Miss Red, White & Retro Pin-Up Competition and Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Buffalo American Legion, 304...

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