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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 will recognize Carlson Evans’ extraordinary contributions to the nation and its veterans,...
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 arrival, Officers, and Allina Ambulance personnel immediately attempted life-saving measures....
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. to 1:00 p.m., at 3810 Braddock Ave.NE, Buffalo.  Witness thrilling K9 demonstrations, get insights...
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 Monticello’s past while celebrating its future. Guests can start the day with a pancake breakfast,...
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 meeting, they were recognized for their efforts as the Wright County Farm Family of the Year.  Every year...
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 nation. The weeklong event will celebrate inclusion, determination, and athletic achievement while...
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 for the program’s first-ever section championship. The No. 1 seeded Bison had seen their hopes...
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 hurdles.   Lamberts set the school record as a first-year hurdler in a time of 44.50 during her junior...
Lenton’s big season ends with state championship mile run    Senior Tristan Lenton’s reaction after crossing the finish line during last Saturday’s one-mile finals race in the Class AAA state meet at St. Michael-Albertville High School was priceless. With a time of 4:12.33, Lenton not only set...
Former state champ makes appearance to see state victory    It had been 18 years since the last singles victory came from a Buffalo boys’ tennis player in the Class AA state tournament. Junior Will Schmidt became the first player to qualify for the singles tourney since Michael Sicora’s state title...

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Lowe, Larson earn section titles; three to make state debut   When the 2024-25 season ended last winter for the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team, Avery Lowe and Emily Larson were the last two standing....
Three all-conference dancers return to growing, improving lineup   This year’s Buffalo Dance Team heads into the season looking to build off last year’s success. Leading the way is second year head...
Cards to face North in 3A state semis   For the third straight season and sixth time in the past eight years, the Annandale Cardinals football team qualified for the Class AAA state tournament. The...
Freshmen make immediate impact   Early goals were the theme in two home games to open the season for the Buffalo girls’ hockey team. Elsie Haakonson’s goal 45 seconds into the opening period proved...
Fall... for many it involves changing of clothing choices, for some it is about Halloween and Thanksgiving, but for many Minnesotans, it also means, hunting season! This week, we will feature some...
With the government shut down in full effect, questions remain regarding the future of SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that provides food benefits to low-income families to...
Republican candidate, Michael Holmstrom Jr., defeated Democratic challenger, Louis McNutt, in the special election held last Tuesday to fill the open Senate District 29 seat vacated by the late...

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