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Macheel leads pack
An unfortunate fall cost the Buffalo girls’ cross country team a chance at sending one of their runners to last year’s Class AAA state meet.
Well on her way to locking up one of six individual state qualifying spots, Cady Macheel stumbled to the ground and eventually had to...
Lakers, Orphans defeated at state
The No. 2 seeded Maple Lake Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament with last Saturday’s 6-2 loss to No. 3 seeded Watertown Red Devils in Shakopee.
Dan Reilley’s 2-RBI double in the bottom of the second gave the...
Dorothy Berkenes, 90
Dorothy Ann Berkenes (Olson), age 90, of Buffalo, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. She was born in Britton, SD, on June 3, 1936. She was the youngest of four children born to Ole and Dora (Luff) Olson.
Dorothy was baptized and...
School will be starting soon for many Wright County area districts. Hard to believe another year is upon us. I don’t think my kids are too excited about the idea of starting another year. My son would rather be fishing, and my daughter would rather be hanging out with her friends. But, “the show...
It’s back to school time!
This time of year is always a big transition. Keeping the family eating healthy, on-the-go or with sack lunches at school, makes the mornings a challenge.
Here are some great options for homemade meals even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy!
Easy Banana Muffins
Prep...
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Picnics, cookouts, campfires, ball games, lake time, golf, and all the things we look forward to in the middle of our long Minnesota winters!
Ahhhhh.... Summer in MN!
Dill Vegetable Dip
Prep: 5...
New Buffalo Royalty was crowned for 2026-27 during a coronation ceremony held at the Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 21. The Royal Ambassadors will represent the community...
The Tornado (left) and Ring of Fire (right) lit up the evening sky with colorful lights and fun rides just prior to Friday night’s fireworks in Sturges Park. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
The BHM School Board met on Monday, June 22. Minnesota state statute requires the Board of Education to adopt the school district budget by June 30. Director of Finance and Operations Ryan Tangen...
Now is the time to honor a senior who is a valuable asset to your organization and to others. We are looking for a male and a female over 65 years of age and a Minnesota resident who volunteers to...
Suicide and drug-related accidents are down in Wright County according to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office’s (MMEO)annual report.
Wright County Commissioners welcomed Chief Medical Examiner Dr....
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, June 25. 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...
Officials with the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce have announced the winning numbers from this year’s sale of Buffalo Days buttons.
The $300 1st prize button is #556, the $150 2nd prize button is #68,...
Vision Transportation will host its 5th annual “Drive Out Hunger” food drive on Thursday, July 2, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., at Cub and Coborn’s in Buffalo.
Donations received will go to the...
Wright County is seeking interested residents, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to serve on a newly established Data Center Moratorium Workgroup.
At its June 16 meeting, the Wright County...
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