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Lynnae Bialke, 74  Lynnae Karin Bialke, 74 of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born on December 5, 1951, in Buffalo, Minnesota, to the late Gordy and Eileen Sjelin. Lynnae graduated from Buffalo High School in 1970. She dedicated 30+...
I imagine many people have heard the term “Flock camera” in recent days. The topic seems to be popping up everywhere, from news stories to online discussions, and just about everyone seems to have an opinion. Some people feel strongly about Flock cameras, whether for or against their use. I’ve...
Birthdays   Jim Kath - 90th Birthday     OPEN HOUSE          Jim Kath, formerly of Buffalo, will be celebrating his 90th birthday with an Open House at the Maple Lake Legion, 220 1st St. W, on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., given by his children.       “Your presence is my gift” -...
The cooler weather has instantly brought on a that fall feeling - almost overnight!  Cooler weather usually puts us all in the mood for soup! This week, we are featuring some great fall warm-up or game-day soups! Enjoy! Chorizo Breakfast Chili   Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 40 min. Servings: 4-6...
The 20th Annual Street Party of Hope brought plenty of activity, entertainment, and community spirit to downtown Buffalo last Thursday, Sept 10. The first 100 guests received canvas swag bags filled with promotional items donated by event supporters. A new bucket raffle also gave attendees an...
Vintage automotives and classic cars polished to a shine filled Sturges Park in downtown Buffalo last Saturday during the 18th annual Classics by the Lake car show sponsored by Morrie’s Buffalo Ford. Gorgeous fall weather drew motor-enthusiasts, young and old, to the shores of Buffalo Lake for a...
Finance Director/Assistant City Administrator Josh Kent presented the City of Buffalo’s 2027 preliminary budget and levy during Buffalo’s regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The preliminary levy is required to be submitted to the county by Sept. 30 and sets a maximum dollar amount...
Our office has been made aware that some individuals may be receiving fraudulent emails requesting payment related to a Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment public hearing. Wright County Planning & Zoning does not request payment in an email without first speaking with you directly. We...

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Diane Althea Carlson Evans, 79, of Helena, Mont., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. The daughter of a dairy farmer and a nurse, Diane was born...
Bring a blanket or a chair to the Sturges Park Bandshell at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, to hear the Buffalo Community Orchestra perform their annual “Concert in the Park.” The concert, which offers...
A special presentation honoring Buffalo native Diane Carlson Evans will be held Sunday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Sturges Park, prior to the Buffalo Community Orchestra concert. The 15-minute program...
On the evening of June 8, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Buffalo Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive adult male outside in the area near the 500 block of Douglas Drive.  Upon...
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...

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