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LuAnn Bjorge, 67
LuAnn Dolores (Champeau) Bjorge, age 67, of Corcoran, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025, with her family by her side. Holding the hand of her devoted husband, David, as she left this world—just as they had walked through life together for 44 years.
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There exists an undeniable difference between witnessing something remotely and experiencing it in person.
In a world of live streams, high-definition photos, and immersive virtual experiences, it’s easy to believe that seeing something through a screen is just as good as being there. I know...
Graduations
St. Olaf College, Northfield
The following students graduated following the spring 2025 semester.
Buffalo - Lexi Cucchiaro, B.A., Psychology, Music; Sarah Tangen, B.A., Biology.
Cokato - Nicholas Little, B.A., Biology, Kinesiology.
Delano - Maddie Elstad, B.A., Social...
Tomato Season!
This week, we will explore some delicious recipes featuring a garden staple, tomatoes! Tomatoes are for more than just BLTs! Explore all the different options for this delicious farmers market staple!
The local stands and farmers markets are full of locally grown produce! Make sure...
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Quiche - Sounds fancy or scary, but it’s really not! This great leftover recipe is basically an egg bake in a crust. This easy recipe can be changed up by adding different meats or veggies. Give...
Xcel Energy held two open houses at the Monticello Community Center after two recent leaks at their Monticello Nuclear Plant. The open houses were held on Friday, March 24, and Monday, March 27....
Two swans enjoyed a stroll last Saturday on the Dague Avenue walking path just north of BHS. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Community Planning and Economic Development Director David Kelly spoke with the Buffalo City Council on Monday, March 20, regarding adopting an ordinance that had previously been discussed. The...
Wright County Commissioners approved raising the boarding fee for county jail inmates from $55 to $75 a day at their Tuesday, March 21, County Board meeting.
Commissioners held a public hearing on...
Austin Mehlhoff Copsey, 37, of Otsego, plead guilty to criminal vehicular homicide with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more in Wright County District Court. According to County Attorney Brian...
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced the four days this year that all 75 state parks will waive vehicle permit fees for free admittance to all parks. The four days are Saturday...
The Wright County Dairy Princess and Ambassador Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 1, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buffalo (302 2nd Street NE). Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m., and lunch...
The Montrose Parks and Recreation Commission will be hosting their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at Lions Park located at 260 2nd Street S,...
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