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Last Saturday’s Gear-Head Get Together in Maple Lake drew large crowds of interested spectators that feasted their eyes on all types of Gear-Head classics. The Chantland brothers, Scott (orange shirt) and Sid (gray shirt) have been a big part of the annual celebration. In fact, Scott had the...
The Buffalo Art and Craft Fest saw hundreds of visitors on Saturday, August 20. Local creators and artists had their work on display and for purchase in the streets of downtown Buffalo. There were a variety of food trucks for visitors to enjoy, as they took their time enjoying the creativity of...
At approximately 1:44 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, Wright County Communication center received a call reporting a robbery at the American Heritage Bank in the City of Clearwater. Deputies responded to the area but were unable to locate the suspect who was described as a black male with longer hair by...
The BHM School Board discussed and reviewed the public comment policy for school board meetings on Monday, August 22. The board felt it was appropriate to review the policy for the public. The board first held a final reading of Police #206- public participation in School Board meetings. “I want to...
What’s better than an afternoon of BBQ, live music, craft beer,and vintage cars?  A whole day and evening of it! At the annual Cruise, Brews and ‘Que event at Hayes Public House on Saturday August 27, admission is free.  The fun begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 10 p.m., even if the award-winning...
After a lengthy discussion, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved a chance for Wright County Deputies to have new experiences and earn some extra money working Vikings football games and concerts at US Bank Stadium.  On Tuesday, Aug. 16, commissioners approved on a 3-2 vote, an...
The Concerts in the Park series concludes this Thursday, August 25, with The Whitesidewalls. Concerts are held in by Sturges Park in Buffalo at 7:00 p.m. Celebrating 50 years of performing together, The Whitesidewalls, and their Rock ‘n’ Roll Revue, has been the Midwest’s ultimate 1950s and 1960s...
Filing for the 2022 elections closed on Tuesday, August 16.  Several candidates have filed for city office. Mayor (two-year term) and two council seats (four-year terms) are up for election on November 8. The council seats of Scott Enter and Jameson Wakefield are open. Candidates for Mayor of...
Classics by the Lake will be held in Sturges Park in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by Morrie’s Buffalo Ford, the car show is free for spectators and show car owners. Trophies will be awarded to the top 35 cars, chosen by show car owners, along with...
At 9:37 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, Wright County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to 599 Central Ave. W. in the City of St. Michael for a structure fire. Upon arrival, deputies found the residence fully engulfed in flames. Fire departments from Albertville Fire, Hanover Fire, and St....

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In January of this year, one of the first orders of business for the Wright County Board of Commissioners was to alter its standard board meeting schedule, which were scheduled four Tuesdays per...
“When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work.” –Edward F. Croker   There is perhaps no greater call than that of...
The Buffalo boys’ hockey team is hoping to make their home arena an unpleasant experience for visitors this season, something they were extremely good at doing a year ago. Ties against St. Cloud,...
It was a disappointing start, but a memorable finish for three members of the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team. Brianna Shroyer, Kolby Schendel, and Sydney Polzin were Buffalo’s three swimmers to...
The changing of the guard hits home this season for the Buffalo girls’ basketball team – literally. With the departure of six seniors, this year’s Bison team returns very little varsity experience....
As leaves fall in November we can see the branching structure of trees, making this a good time to inspect for tree health. Winter is an ideal time for tree care and maintenance. Extension...
Did you know that goat is the most widely consumed meat world-wide? I was introduced to goat a little over 10 years ago, when a family member started raising dairy goats. For a few years we would...
It feels like the year has flown by in a blur; calendar dates whizzing by as if the finish line to 2020 is material. I can hardly believe that it is the third week in November already, and that...
While there was some ice forming on the small lakes, it has deteriorated quite a bit since last week. Any ice that remained early this week also looks soft and most big lakes were being kept open by...

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