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Montrose City Clerk/Treasurer Michael Sommereld shared information about the 2024 preliminary budget and levy with the Montrose City Council at their meeting on Monday, September 11. This matter was also discussed at their budget workshop meeting.  The estimated net tax capacity is 3.79 million, a...
On Friday, September 15, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Wright County Deputies were dispatched to a structure fire at Steeple View Farm and Equestrian Center 9685 County Rd. 13 SW in Franklin Twp. Deputies found the arena area of the farm fully engulfed in flames. Deputies assisted employees with...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that Highway 25 (Pine Street) will close and detour south of the Mississippi River in Monticello for work at the Wright County Road 75/Broadway Street intersection the week of Monday, Sept. 25. The closure will occur each overnight between 9:00 p.m...
As of Tuesday, September 19, Walgreens and CVS Pharmacies have COVID vaccines available to customers. Coborn’s, Cub Foods, and Walmart Pharmacies said the shots will be available soon. Allina and Stellis Clinics are also not currently administering COVID vaccines, but expect they will be within...
The Wright County Area Blue Star Mothers will be hosting the annual Gold Star Mother’s Day Tea on Sunday, September 24, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo from 1-3 p.m. All Gold Star Mothers in Wright County and surrounding area are invited to attend with a guest accompanying them. Please bring a...
On Tuesday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., come climb into and learn about cool trucks like a fire truck, loader, dump truck, mowers and more!  A variety of local trucks and their operators will fill the Buffalo Library parking lot, 18 Lake Blvd. NW, Buffalo.   We will have a variety...
Don’t miss out on the 14th Annual Fundraiser Open House for Love INC-Big Woods. It will be held on Saturday, September 30, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier School, in Buffalo. We’ll be offering appetizers, desserts, music, and a silent auction.  You may come and go anytime during that...
The 16th annual Buffalo Strong Street Party of Hope was held in downtown Buffalo on Thursday, September 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There were several vendors at the event from a variety of businesses, including health, wellness, retail, informational, and educational. There were also a variety...
Wulf, Bison reverse last year’s misfortunes; Bison overmatched in 5-0 loss at Edina   As she was awaiting her penalty-kick attempt in the Buffalo girls’ soccer team’s 3-0 home win Tuesday, Sept. 12, against Chanhassen, Zia Wulf had a brief flashback to last year’s 2-1 shootout loss to Sartell-St....
Five rushing TDs lead to 39-34 win; Bison improve to 2-0 in Metro Maroon   For one half of football, the Buffalo football team had eerily similar traits as the Minnesota Vikings displayed in last Thursday’s 34-28 road loss at Philadelphia. Unlike the pro team, the Bison were able to overcome a 28-...

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Photo A Pictured are the 2018 Buffalo High School Homecoming female candidates that were announced during an assembly on Monday in the main gym. The Royalty will be announced at 7:30 p.m. on Monday,...
Buffalo and Elk River put up numbers last Friday that some high school basketball coaches would even be proud of. Combining to set a state record of 150 combined points, it was the Elks and their...
Street Party of Hope lights up the night on September 13 to honor those affected by cancer      
   Buffalo High School homecoming candidates were announced at a special assembly on Monday, September 17. Above are, front row from left, homecoming queen candidates Kwynn Kalamaha, Audrey Green,...
Buffalo running back Riley Habisch (23) rushed for 156 yards on 20 carries and scored two touchdowns in a wild 80-70 home loss to Elk River last Friday. The 150 combined points set a new state record...
Members of the community were invited to dress up in symbolic colors, such as pink for breast cancer, for the event.  Vendors provided a variety of goods and services on September 13, as downtown Buffalo hosted the rebranded “Street Party of Hope,” formerlly “Pink Street Party.” See more photos inside this week’s edition. (Photo by Arynn Maznio)
On Thursday, September 13, the streets of downtown Buffalo were alive with the sounds of laughter and music, as members of the community came together to offer support and encouragement for those...
The Hanover City Council on Tuesday, September 18, gave preliminary approval to a six percent or $102,202 increase in the certified levy for 2019. However, the tax rate of 44.7 percent is less than...
Buffalo City Council met on Monday, September 17 at 7 p.m.  As the end of the year looms closer, planning is underway to address upcoming city financing and levies.  Administrator Merton Auger...
On Tuesday, September 18, Wright County Commissioners heard from Greg Pickard, Veterans Service Officer, regarding the coming grant season for County services. “Service tripled this year from 2017,”...
Buffalo Community Theater is excited to announce the cast of their fall musical comedy: Stephen Sondheim’s “Company.” This talented group of performers from Buffalo and other nearby communities...

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