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Gloria Adickes, 95
Gloria Marie (Stein) Adickes, age 95, of Montrose, Minnesota, passed away on October 9, 2026. At Park View Care Center in Buffalo. She was born April 9, 1931, in Delano, Minnesota, the daughter of Armand and Adeline (Horsch) Stein.
She grew up in Delano and graduated from...
I heard a recent radio ad talking about storing boats and pontoons for the winter. For those who enjoy fishing, there comes a point every fall when thoughts about putting the boat away begin to creep in, quickly to be replaced by thoughts of – maybe just one more weekend.
I tend to lean towards...
Scholarships
Univ. of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Karlie Hall, of Montrose, is among the scholarship recipients for the 2026-27 academic year. Hall, who is studying Human Performance, won the following scholarship: Transfer Excellence Scholarship.
This week we will celebrate
“Crock-tober!”
Featuring all things we can make in our slow cookers. Enjoy!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 5 hr.
Total Time: 5 hr. 10 min.
Servings: 12
3 chicken breasts
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 med. onion,...
On Monday, October 5, at approximately 7:20 p.m., a police escort, with other motorcyclists joining, was ensuring the respectful transport of deceased 21-year-old Hunter Sandberg back to his hometown of Buffalo, MN. Sandberg, an Army soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, lost his life in a...
Members of the Buffalo American Legion Honor Guard participated in an appreciation banquet on Saturday, October 3, to celebrate their service to the community. Sergeant-at-Arms Al Gulden shared that the group is currently seeking new members to join the honor guard and invites those who may be...
Provided by Wright County www.wrightcountymn.gov
The United States Department of Agriculture has issued a drought-related natural disaster designation for 12 Minnesota counties, including Wright County.
The USDA has listed four counties as being the primary counties eligible – Cook, Hennepin,...
During its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 5, the Buffalo City Council approved a transitional housing agreement with Wright County Health & Human Services and the allocation of Statewide Affordable Housing Aid (SAHA) funds to Wright County Community Action (WCCA), a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
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Buffalo looks to build off historic 2025 season; two all-state players return
When Owen Seestrom was asked to reflect back on the 2025 boys’ soccer season, the Buffalo senior couldn’t help but...
Iowa native takes over head coaching position; three state swimmers return
The Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team is being energized by two new voices from atop.
Elisa Schaffer replaces Jocelyn Woytcke...
Three straight second-place finishes at sections has Buffalo motivated
The past three seasons, the Buffalo girls’ soccer team has been knocking on the door of winning that elusive section title.
A...
Macheel leads pack
An unfortunate fall cost the Buffalo girls’ cross country team a chance at sending one of their runners to last year’s Class AAA state meet.
Well on her way to locking up one of...
Lakers, Orphans defeated at state
The No. 2 seeded Maple Lake Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament with last Saturday’s 6-2 loss to No. 3...
It’s back to school time!
This time of year is always a big transition. Keeping the family eating healthy, on-the-go or with sack lunches at school, makes the mornings a challenge.
Here are some...
Some raindrops and a venue relocation to Buffalo High School couldn’t slowdown the large, enthusiastic crowds from treasure hunting at this past Saturday’s 43rd Annual Art and Craft Festival....
Automotive enthusiasts gathered once again for the 15th annual Gear-Head Get Together held in downtown Maple Lake last Saturday. Show attendees strolled through streets filled with custom and vintage...
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