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Buffalo Food Shelf is hosting an open house at the food shelf, 301 12th Avenue South, in honor of retiring Manager Kathy Peterson, on Tuesday, December 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm.  Stop in for light refreshments and to say thanks to Kathy for her dedication over the past several years.
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 Avenue).  This annual family-friendly event is free to attend and is open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult....
“Chill Out and Read,” Great River Regional Library’s 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, begins Friday, January 2, and runs through Saturday, February 28. This winter, chill out and take the time to read! Nothing is better during these freezing months than finding a good book and curling up by the...
The Boehlke Family, of Waverly, has a long-standing history of farming, one that spans four generations and beyond. The Boehlke’s were recognized for reaching a coveted milestone, celebrating 150 years of farming in Wright County. The farm was officially honored and named to the 2025...
Energy, depth scoring keys to non-conference victories over Bloomington Jefferson, Sartell   Going into the season, the Buffalo girls’ basketball team knew there would be difficult stretches in its schedule. They also knew there were opportunities to succeed. Two of those opportunities came prior...
Bison improve to 5-0 with wins over Chanhassen, Sartell   With a number of his former players in attendance the past two games, Josh Ortmann’s 10th year as Head Coach of the Buffalo boys’ basketball team is off to its best start since the 2022-23 state qualifying team that finished 23-8 overall....
Buffalo wins 5-2 over BSM; Monti ends losing streak   The red jerseys with the white diagonal letters of BSM across the fronts have a rich history of success when it comes to boys’ hockey. Grant Besse is the most notable former Red Knight. The 2013 graduate scored five goals in Benilde-St. Margaret...
Five reach podium at Redwood Falls   Despite missing the podium in nine of the 13 weight classes, the Buffalo wrestling team still scored 73 points to place 13th out of 35 teams in last weekend’s Redwood River Riot at Redwood Falls. Seven varsity wrestlers competed in the two-day tournament that...

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Have you been drawn into the TikTok food universe yet? Seems like many conversations lately revolve around the trying of different recipes that are featured on TikTok. This week, we found a few to...
Join us as we celebrate America with three iconic and moving pieces. BCO will be performing Copland’s famous “Lincoln Portrait,” a narrated piece that provides a historical look at famous folksongs...
Winners of the Buffalo Day's button design announced. Congratulations Craig and Harmony.
The Buffalo council met on Monday, April 15. Councilman Paul Olson was sworn in by City Administer Taylor Gronau during this meeting. Mr. Olson will carry out the duties of council, along with...
On April 8, at approximately 9:58 a.m., the Ramsey Police Department and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at Rum River Central Park in the City of Ramsey. Upon arrival,...
On April 15, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dollar General (631 Nelson Blvd.) in the city of Montrose to attempt apprehension of an...
The Wright County Sheriff’s Reserve will be conducting an open house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the Community Room of the Wright County Law Enforcement Center (3800 Braddock Ave. NE...
Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. In honor of Earth Day, Minnesota State Parks will be celebrating the following Saturday, April 27, by waving entrance fees at all parks and recreation...
Are you looking for fun activities for youth this summer? Would you like to know more about 4-H?  Wright County 4-H invites you to check out 4-H and their upcoming activities at the Summer Kick-off...
     The Hanover Lions Club will host its annual smelt fry and pork chop dinner on Saturday, April 27, from 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at Hanover City Hall (11250 5th St. NE).      Adults - $16, kids...

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