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According to CBS News - Minnesota, a fire damaged multiple homes and a historic church in Howard Lake on Sunday, May 28. The Block and Volk families were both affected by the fire. Both families along with their pets were able to get out of their homes in time. Besides damaging two homes, flames...
Members of Chapter 878 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) invite everyone to our Pancake Breakfast Fly-In on Sunday, June 11, at the Buffalo Airport. Pancakes, sausages, and eggs will be served from 7:30 a.m. to noon at West Metro Aviation. Proceeds from the event are used to fund our...
The 2023 Buffalo Days celebration is June 11-18. Buttons are currently on sale at Buffalo merchants for this year’s celebration. Cash prizes of $500, $100, and $50 will be awarded to the drawing winners.
We will be distributing Fare for All, the local program to make fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families from 4:00 to 6:00 on Tuesday, June 6, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. With the ever-increasing food prices at retail grocery stores, Fare for All has not increased...
On Saturday, June 10, Crossroads Veterinary Clinic and Animal Shelter will be hosting their annual Steps for Pets Fundraiser. The event includes a 5K Walk or Run and the event begins at 9:00 a.m. at Sturges Park (401 Lake Blvd. South, Buffalo). There is a $40 admission fee. More information can be...
Free community breakfast is set for Saturday, June 10, sponsored by the Buffalo Community Center and the Buffalo Food Shelf. This meal is being prepared and served by volunteers from the Buffalo Covenant Church.  Serving will be from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Community Center.  Planned menu will...
The Summer Reading and Fun in The Park is set to start on Wednesday, June 21.  This program will run each Wednesday through August 23 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  Older kids are welcome to bring books and read on their own if they prefer.  After the story time, there will be activities and play time,...
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, the Buffalo American Legion held a ceremony honoring local fallen heroes. The event was well-attended by many members of the Buffalo community. Music was played by the Buffalo High School band, who performed multiple patriotic songs during the ceremony, including “...

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Wright County will once again participate in the Minnesota Cities Participation Program (MCPP) to provide low-interest loans to first-time homebuyers commissioners decided at the Tuesday, Dec. 21...
On Tuesday, Dec. 28, the candidate filing period opened for 15 Wright County township for the March 8 election. The candidate filing will end Tuesday, Jan. 11. To file for a position, an affidavit of...
Editor’s note: As 2021 comes to an end, Buffalo Mayor Teri Lachermeier shared some great accomplishments for the city of Buffalo and plans for 2022. Below is her letter, which is also posted on the...
The Minnesota Department of Health states elevated radon levels are likely to be found in two of five Minnesota homes. The first step toward “clearing the air” in your home is finding out if elevated...
Christmas tree disposal in Buffalo is scheduled for two sets of four days. The first set goes from Jan. 3-7. There will be another four days for tree disposal from Jan.10-14. Residents should place...
Ring in the New Year with the Cokato Historical Society by attending the 22nd Annual New Year’s Open House on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Centennial Room of the library/museum...
Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period of Dec. 17-22. Due to lack of staffing in Public Health of the holidays, the weekly counts for this week and next...
Dr. Leonard Lynch, a 45-year-resident of Buffalo, and retired co-owner of Buffalo Dental Group, shared a proud story of his 14-year-old granddaughter, Ella, who wrote and published her first book. He...
North Wright County’s 5-2 win makes it 11-straight victories over Buffalo   If you check for fingerprints on the Challenge Cup trophy, most likely, the prints belong to current and recent players of...
Latest W is 34-point blowout over Storm   If you look at the top-10 rankings heading into Christmas break, the Buffalo boys’ basketball team is nowhere to be found. In some ways, that’s motivation...

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