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The wRight Ringers Community Handbell Ensemble, co-directed by Sherilyn Burgdorf and Jill Starr, will collaborate with community music ensembles in the Buffalo Community Orchestra’s concert “Holiday for Orchestra with Ringers & Singers.” Join us on Sunday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m., in the...
The 19th Annual Festival of Trees at the Wright County Historical Society (2001 Hwy 25 N, Buffalo) will begin December 2 and run through January 3. Experience a holiday wonderland with over 80 trees and vignettes decorated by local organizations and businesses. This year’s theme is “Ugly Sweater...
Michael Holmstrom, a small business owner and father of five from Buffalo, was sworn in Tuesday as the newest member of the Minnesota Senate. He won a special election on Nov. 4 to represent District 29, which includes parts of Wright, Meeker, and Hennepin counties. “The opportunity to serve the...
Two people were killed and two others injured during the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 22, following a head-on collision on Highway 55 near County Road 33, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 2:34 a.m. when a westbound 2008 Chevy Equinox and an...
At the Nov. 18 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, months of frustration and ambiguity came to a head as the commissioners expressed their displeasure with the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) and, more specifically, DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell, who Commissioner Kirby...
December and the busy holiday season will be here before you know it. So, mark your calendars now for Friday, December 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the 20th annual Caroling at the Bridge event, sponsored by the Hanover Historical Society. Back again, of course, will be the traditional one-...
The 7th Annual Farm Toy Show hosted by the Buffalo Knights of Columbus will be held on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at St. Francis Xavier Education Center (219 19th Street NW, Buffalo). Santa will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This toy show is for everyone, young...
Delano welcomes the return of an Old-Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the historic downtown area.  A yearly event, this celebration is a throwback to a classic time that is sure to bring a smile to your face.  There will be holiday music, treats, kid’s...
In its first year, 2021, WinterFest was a huge success with over 1000 participants. It became clear that people were excited to socialize, spread holiday cheer, and kick off the winter by having a great time with their neighbors. Each year, we continue to add new experiences and fun holiday cheer...
Now We’re Cookin’ is partnering with the Wright County Historical Society on a countywide project to collect, preserve, and celebrate Wright County recipes. This collaborative effort aims to bring together recipes of the past, present, and future—along with the stories that make them memorable....

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The Buffalo Hospital had to wait a few days before the first baby of the new year arrived. Adeline Vivan Kay Lucart is the first baby born at Allina Health Buffalo Hospital in 2024. She was born on...
The first order of business, Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Wright County Board’s first meeting of the new year, was to unanimously select District 2 Commissioner Darek Vetsch as chairman for the second...
A discussion about TH-25 trail connection and grant application dominated the Buffalo City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 2. Their meeting was held on Tuesday, instead of Monday, due to the...
The Hanover City Council discussed various topics at their meeting on Tuesday, January 2. Mary Coons from the Hanover Historical Society spoke with council about ruins of the first dam location on...
Join us for the 7th annual Meal Packaging event at St Francis Xavier School, on Saturday, February 3. The activity is similar to Feed My Starving Children meal packaging but available locally. The...
On Monday, January 8, at 12:32 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 12 SE between the intersections of Brighton Avenue SE and State Highway 25 in Franklin Township.  Upon...
On January 1, the Buffalo area Masonic Lodge, Nelson Lodge No. 135 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF & AM), began the 13th Annual Food Shelf Matching Funds Drive program. This year’s food...
Buffalo’s Fire Department Chief Harnois receives the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award   Sgt. Ryan Wilson, Minnesota Army National Guard, presented the Employer Support...
Freshman earns spot in state rankings; wins second tourney of season at Bakke Memorial Invite   In sports analogy, Gabe Roehl is a rookie when roaming the hallways as a freshman at Buffalo High...
NWC continues to dominate rivalry; ex-Riverhawk stars lead behind bench   If you look behind the bench of this year’s North Wright County girls’ hockey team, some of the team’s best players in...

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