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The Central Minnesota area Job Fair will be held Tuesday, March 31, at Monticello High School (5225 School Blvd.), from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This job fair is intended to help prospective employers and employees get together. Meet employers hiring now. Entry-level to experienced professional...
The Wright County and west metro chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association with host its 5th annual gun raffle at Bison Creek Event Center (1207 Hwy. 25 N, Buffalo) on Saturday, April 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
The event is open to the public; participants must be 18 years of age or older....
With fraud accusations in Minnesota flying, mistrust in government is high. Wright County Fraud Investigator Dan Christian is working hard to gain that trust back.
On Tuesday, March 17, at a regular county board meeting, commissioners honored Christian with the Employee of the Year award for his...
Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services (CMJTS) has been connecting job seekers and employers for over 40 years, working to strengthen the regional workforce and helping individuals find meaningful employment while supporting local economic growth.
On Tuesday, March 31, CMJTS will host the...
One male, four females state qualifiers from 2025 return; Bison Field East to host conference, section tournaments
There will be less mileage on the road and more at home this season for members of the Buffalo track and field teams.
Starting with a 4 p.m. home meet on April 9 with Hopkins, the...
Key starters return in key positions; freshmen look to make immediate impact
The Buffalo softball team has taken the wrong kind of hits in recent seasons when it comes to numbers – on and off the field.
This season, the number of players from grades 7-12 dipped to below 30, which will elevate...
Gina Barthel, 50
Gina Barthel, age 50, of Elk River, passed into eternal life March 17, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Barthel.
Survived by mother, Cathy (Beaudry) Barthel; siblings, Kevin (Heidi) Barthel, Sharon (Dan) Berning, Dan (Kathy) Barthel, Tony (Kris) Barthel,...
This year’s NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments have had their fair share of thrills. As we enter the weekend of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, I assume we’ll be in for a few more.
NCAA tourneys are widely popular, even for those who don’t normally follow college basketball. It’s a chance...
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Stop by the Buffalo Band’s 10th Annual Mattress Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Buffalo High School, 877 Bison Blvd.
Every purchase benefits the band. There are big...
The Waverly Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, January 19, at the Waverly KC Hall (301 5th St. N, Waverly), from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The menu includes: pancakes (regular...
The 7th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake. This is a free event, and free...
Celebrate a winter tradition at the 50th annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 8. Minnesota’s largest ice fishing derby makes its return after a two-year hiatus due to warm weather...
Students of martial arts will tell you that the discipline teaches a variety of skills, but perhaps most importantly, it builds confidence and provides a belief in self that can only be achieved...
Buffalo wins program’s first Section True Team title; Evenson continues record-breaking season
The diving records keep falling, and the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team keeps rising.
A week after...
Senior lifts Riverhawks past Buffalo; Bison end losing streak at Eden Prairie
The Wright County Cup is a traveling trophy awarded each game to the winning team between area rivals Buffalo and North...
Buffalo places fourth at home invite; forfeits cost Buffalo in 39-35 loss at EP
The heavyweights on this year’s Buffalo wrestling team continue to do the heavy lifting when it comes to team scoring...
Hot start has Yotes in first place at break
Momentum from last fall’s historic ride to the state tournament for the Buffalo/Monticello/St. Michael-Albertville Coyotes Adapted Soccer team has...
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