David Brian Donnell, 30, of Red Lake, has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for the murder of Red Lake Tribal Police Officer, and former Buffalo resident, Ryan Bialke. According to court documents, Donnell pleaded guilty to one count of murder in the second degree on April 1, 2022, and was...
On Monday, January 16, at approximately 8:31 p.m. Wright County deputies were dispatched to the Montissippi Park compost site at 1707 River St. W. in the City of Monticello for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult male identified as Jade Nickels (44, from Monticello) on...
Registration is now open for the 2023 Buffalo Polar Plunge. The event will take place on Saturday, March 11, at Sturges Park in Buffalo, MN. The Buffalo Plunge aspires to raise $80,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota. In its six-year history, the event has raised more than $351,000 for the...
Due to record breaking snow and poor ice conditions in December and January in Central Minnesota, the Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2023 festivities. The 48th annual derby was scheduled for February 3, 2023.
Currently, the ice sheet is coated with 12 to...
There is a free community meal on the third Thursday of each month at the Montrose Community Center, 200 Center Ave. S, Montrose, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. It is sponsored by Grace Place Collaborative and generous individuals. For more information, contact Jess at 612-803-0946.
There is also a free...
“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.,” follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the...
I am fascinated by a small, fuzzy critter that is found just about anywhere there might be a spot of water in the United States and Canada. Not to mention, it has mastered a wide range of habitats and climates. Although it was introduced, it is also found throughout Europe and in parts of Asia,...
Mid-season switch moves senior from forward to blueline; Bison on both ends of conference shutouts
Lacking experience and depth on the blueline, Buffalo’s Anna Kubu transitioned from forward to defense midway through her senior season on the Bison girls’ hockey team.
Kubu, who led the team in...