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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...
Offense explodes for 28 runs, but Cobras eliminated in three games at Sub-State 10 tournament   There was no lack of offense in last week’s Sub-State Senior Legion Baseball Tournament. Buffalo Post 270 Cobras scored a combined 28 runs in three games. The problem is, the opposing teams also lit up...
Buffalo goes back-to-back-to-back; James homers three times in 18-3 win over Stingers   The Buffalo Bulldogs took care of business on their end and got some help on the other. With the magic number one, Buffalo clinched its third straight North Star League regular season title with Wednesday’s 5-3...
A thrill for young hockey fans who attended the Minnesota Wild Block Party on Thursday, July 23, at the Buffalo Cub Foods parking lot, was meeting team mascot “Nordy.” Pictured above are fans who got to meet Nordy (left), who spent the evening signing autographs, posing for pictures, and handing...
Ashbaugh pitches Buffalo to lone win; pitching pounded late in tournament   An early exit in a double-elimination baseball tournament always creates an uphill battle. For the Buffalo Junior Legion Post 270 Cobras, the hill proved to be too steep in last week’s Sub-State A Tournament in Delano....
Bruce Dalbec, 68 Bruce S. Dalbec, age 68, of Maple Lake, formerly of Delano, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m., with a 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. A gathering will follow at The...

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All the baking and cooking required during the holiday season, usually gives people the need to have a simple, homemade meal plan. Enter - the slow cooker! This week, we will feature some great...
Last Saturday afternoon was a perfect day to lace up the hockey skates and score some goals, as seen here by some buddies at Lions Park in Buffalo. The unmistakable stick raised high tells us who...
The 8th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake. This is a free event, and free...
The Buffalo City Council approved a variance request by the developers of South Shores at Lake Pulaski to allow for controlled access to public waters during its regular city council meeting on...
Community-led fund will strengthen schools, local governments, and nonprofits across the Buffalo area   The Buffalo Area Community Foundation, a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation, has...
Joseph “Joe” Buschel, 48, of Buffalo, formally of Big Lake, was killed during a single vehicle crash in Fayette County, Ohio, around 10:28 p.m., on the evening of December 27. According to the Ohio...
A free indoor food distribution event will be held Saturday, January 10, at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc. in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S.) Distribution begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues until...
Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial and Century Farm programs.  The programs honor the legacy of family farms in the state of Minnesota. Since its inception, over...
Community comes together to fight childhood hunger   At Wright County Area United Way, we are committed to creating lasting change right here in our local communities of Albertville, St. Michael,...

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