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The Buffalo City Council reviewed ordinance amendments for recovery homes and retreat facility operations during its regular city council meeting on Monday, Aug. 17.     Recovery Residence  Ordinance Amendment  Community Development Director David Kelly reviewed ordinance language to guide criteria...
A Rockford woman was killed May 3 after being struck by a vehicle driven by a 15-year-old girl in Rockford. Laura Bachinski was walking with her wife, Renee DeLong, on a sidewalk near Elm Street and Ash Street when a Chrysler Town and Country left the roadway, struck both pedestrians, and crashed...
The City of Buffalo is partnering with MNL to once again offer the Blooming Buffalo Go Native Plant Sale, giving residents an opportunity to add native wildflowers to their landscapes while supporting pollinators and improving local habitat. Residents can choose from a variety of MNL Signature...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 20. 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 Deep Roots, performing southern rock and country music, sponsored by Buffalo American Legion. Bring...
The 18th annual Classics by the Lake will be held at Sturges Park in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Sponsored by Morrie’s Buffalo Ford, the car show is free for spectators and show car owners. Trophies will be awarded to the top 35 cars, chosen by show car...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, Aug. 10. Grace Place Executive Director Kim Niska was invited to provide an update on happenings at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger while fostering social connectedness and belonging.   Niska spoke about...
Maple Lake was the place to be last Saturday as car enthusiasts gathered for the 15th annual Gear-Head Get Together, a tradition that brings together a collection of classic vehicles, powerful muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, and everything in between that has an engine. The event offered plenty...
Buffalo swings into competition three days after practices begin; experienced lineup returns    Head Coach Simona Erickson has arguably the toughest assignment of all fall sports teams when it comes to its schedule. With less than a week of practice leading into the first competition of the season...
Two losses to Kimball ends Buffalo’s season; Bulldogs offense held to four runs in three games   The biggest offensive slump of the season came at the worst possible time for the Buffalo Bulldogs. After suffering a 4-0 defeat to No. 7 seed Kimball in the opening round of the District 6B tournament...
Buffalo catcher gets hit in High School All-American game   Tyson Moore has big dreams of someday playing professional baseball. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Moore, an incoming senior at Buffalo High School, was showcased on the “Field of Dreams.”  Moore was selected as one of 40 players across the...

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Join us for an exciting open house event at the Wright County Sheriff’s Office! Discover the inner workings of our community’s safety and law enforcement efforts on Friday, June 12, from 10:00 a.m....
The City of Monticello will host Heritage Day on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at West Bridge Park. The family-friendly event will feature a full day of activities designed to honor...
For four generations, the Youngren family has farmed their land outside of Waverly, contributing to the agriculture industry and their community.  On Tuesday, June 2, at the Wright County Board...
Athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans from across the country will gather in Minnesota this June as the state hosts the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, one of the largest sporting events in the...
Bison dominate section playoffs; Buffalo opens state quarterfinals with 11-9 win over Lakeville South     No team – not even Elk River/Zimmerman, was denying the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team’s quest...
Lamberts caps off big senior season with 300 hurdles title     Senior Rose Lamberts came into this season already holding the Buffalo track and field team’s female school record for the 300-meter...
Lenton’s big season ends with state championship mile run    Senior Tristan Lenton’s reaction after crossing the finish line during last Saturday’s one-mile finals race in the Class AAA state meet at...
Former state champ makes appearance to see state victory    It had been 18 years since the last singles victory came from a Buffalo boys’ tennis player in the Class AA state tournament. Junior Will...

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