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Nothing rounds out summer vibes like great barbecue, fine beer, rockin’ music, and the company of good friends.  Find these all at Hayes Public House on Saturday August 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in the space in front of Hayes. Admission to this event is FREE, and the event is family-...
The Buffalo Rotary Club is holding its annual fundraiser and raffle on Friday, Sept 8, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic center. The money raised will fund the many activities of Buffalo Rotary, which include scholarships, Buffalo food shelf, Toys-for-Tots, and student exchange programs,...
During the spring session of the Minnesota State Legislature, a bill was passed into law legalizing adult-use marijuana. The law took effect Aug. 1, but there were numerous unresolved questions associated with it, primary among them the provision that it was up to local units of government as to...
The Concerts in the Park series continues on Thursday, August 24, at 7:00 p.m. at Sturges Park in Buffalo. Transit Authority will be performing music by Chicago.  Food will be provided by The Butchery, Nautical Bowls and What’s the Scoop? The evening is sponsored by Old National Bank. Next week’s...
The Wright County Highway Department has announced that starting Tuesday, Aug. 22, CSAH 83 west of the Wright County government campus on Braddock Avenue NE will be closed to thru traffic due to the construction of a roundabout approximately a quarter-mile off of Hwy. 25. Traffic can still get to...
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has reviewed water test results from Buffalo Lake after the recent discharge of sanitary and storm water into the lake. The test results have allowed the City of Buffalo to reopen fishing and swimming on Buffalo Lake by Sturges Park. The City has been in...
In conjunction with a grant from Medica, there will be a free laundry event for those experiencing homelessness or having barriers to be able to have clean laundry. The event will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Monticello Coin Laundry (1113 Cedar St. S.). Laundry will...
Last week’s front page cutline about the antique car run incorrectly stated that lunch was served at the Buffalo VFW. It was actually served at the Buffalo American Legion. The information was correct in the feature story. We apologize for the front page error.
The 40th annual Buffalo Art and Craft Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce was held on Saturday, August 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  The event was held outdoors in the streets of downtown Buffalo, primarily located on Division Street and 1st Avenue.  The festival featured...
Buffalo returns plenty off team that produced first winning season in six years   Some teams have success based on experience. Other squads do it with sheer talent. This year’s Buffalo volleyball team has a little of both. The Bison have eight returning seniors that made significant contributions a...

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Fireworks were seen lighting up the sky all over Wright County on Monday, July 4, as people celebrated Independence Day. Residents lit off fireworks of their own in their backyards, while some...
Surrounded by loving members of her family, lifelong Buffalo area resident, Jean McDonnell, age 89, passed away last Thursday, June 30, at Buffalo Hospital.  Health-wise, the last two-plus years had...
The 2022 Wright County Fair is less than a month away – Wednesday, July 20, to Sunday, July 24. The fair is gearing up for its 151st annual celebration. A list of events has been announced. For those...
The City of Buffalo and Wright County are partnering on an important intersection safety improvement project at the intersection of CSAH 35 and Dague Avenue NE/Bison Boulevard. The work includes the...
The Wright County Area Blue Star Mothers of America Inc. chapter invites you to come out and meet the Blue Star Mothers on Monday, July 11, from 6-8 pm at Sturges Park in Buffalo. This is a casual...
The second concert in the park for the summer will be this Thursday, July 7. Concerts are held at the Bandshell in Sturges Park in Buffalo beginning at 7:00 p.m. This week, JustUs will be...
The next free community breakfast is set for Saturday, July 9, at the Buffalo Community Center.  Hosting this month’s breakfast will be volunteers from Buffalo Presbyterian Church.  Serving time is 8...
NourshingHOPE will be providing boxes of fresh produce and dairy products will be available for drive through pickup on a first-come, first-serve basis at the multiple locations on Monday, July 11,...
SOAR Regional Arts will be holding auditions for their fall 2022 show “The Addams Family” Saturday, July 16, through Monday, July 18, at the St. Michael City Center (11800 Town Center Drive)....
The Farm Family Recognition Program has existed for over 30 years and honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities....

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