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Minnesota Wild fans enjoyed an evening of festivities and hockey-related activities in the Buffalo Cub parking lot on Thursday, July 23, as part of the Wild’s block party series. Fans received a variety of team swag items, including posters of forward Matt Boldy and goalie Filip Gustavsson, can...
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is our honor to recognize the Wright County Outstanding Senior Citizens of the Year, Pattie Dorf, of Buffalo, and Dale Weiman, of Delano.  Pattie Dorf has dedicated her life to serving others through countless acts of kindness, generosity, and creativity. For the past 20...
Wright County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, for Minnesota’s 2026 primary election, an important step in determining which candidates will advance to the general election on November 3.    The primary ballot will include races at the federal, state, and local levels, depending on a...
A little fairytale magic, plenty of community spirit, and an evening of fun for all ages are coming to the Buffalo Civic Center during the first ever Buffalo Community Ball on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hosted by Buffalo Community Theater, the celebration will bring together nine...
The 19th Annual St. Michael Daze and Knights Festival is set to take place on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, at Town Center Park. There are events and activities for everyone to enjoy.  On Friday, Fair Hair by St. Michael Royalty will start at 5:00 p.m., along with family bingo from 5:00...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, July 30. 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 Disney & Friends by Pandora’s Other Box, performing songs of Disney and Pixar Movies, sponsored by...
The historic 40th Annual New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run will once again make a stop in Buffalo on Saturday, August 8. The antique car run is a 120-mile tour of the Minnesota countryside. Vehicles from 1908, or earlier, or any one- or two-cylinder vehicles up through 1915, steam, or...
Kendall Qualls, the Republican Convention endorsed candidate for governor of Minnesota, will host an exclusive meet-and-greet on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Montrose Community Center, located at 200 Center Ave. S. in Montrose. The event offers community members an opportunity...
The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 43rd Annual Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 15, with over 150 artisans from all over the state, featuring unique handmade items.  NEW LOCATION: Due to construction in downtown Buffalo, this year’s Art & Craft Festival will...
From the moment you arrive at the Wright County Fairgrounds in Howard Lake, the sights, sounds, and smells immediately signal that you have stepped into one of the area’s most familiar summertime traditions. The voice of an event emcee echoes over the loudspeaker, and the aroma of fair food drifts...

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Kotish clears 11-00; Bison boys, girls eighth at Hopkins   The first outdoor competition of the season produced one first and four seconds for three members of the Buffalo track and field teams in...
Buffalo drops two on road, win two on home court   Early on this season, one of the toughest opponents for the Buffalo boys’ tennis team has been facing Mother Nature’s unpredictable spring weather....
April has been interesting so far - everything from snow to upper 60-degree days! Once we had a taste of those nicer days, it is hard to see the snow. But we are thankful for the moisture.  The...
Join the wRight Ringer Community Handbell Ensemble and the Wright County Chamber Chorus for “Our American Journey” - an evening of music celebrating the rich tapestry of American song, along with...
Buffalo Community Theater’s upcoming production of “Proof” brings together a small but dynamic cast from Buffalo, Maple Plain, and Rockford, each offering a unique perspective on a story centered on...
The City of Buffalo approved a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of general obligation street reconstruction and utility bonds in the amount of $9,550,000 during its regular city council...
Travelers should plan for roadwork and delays on Interstate 94 between Albertville and Monticello as the Minnesota Department of Transportation resumed its third and final year of construction on the...
I am providing an update on the case of David Bruce Delong who brutally murdered Amber Mary Czech in Cokato on November 11, 2025. Delong’s attorney made a motion to challenge his competency to...

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