Voters across Wright County headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election, weighing in on a variety of local races that will help shape the future of their communities. From city council chambers and...

Winners of the 2026 midterm elections
Voters across Wright County headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election, weighing in on a variety of local races that will help shape the future of their communities. From city council chambers and...

Approximately 75 inmates gathered in the Wright County Jail gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 30, for an event titled, Holding on to Hope, providing an afternoon that offered more than just words of encouragement. The event created an opportunity to hear...

A message of faith, recovery, and second chances
Approximately 75 inmates gathered in the Wright County Jail gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 30, for an event titled, Holding on to Hope, providing an afternoon that offered more than just words of encouragement. The event created an opportunity to hear...

Senior libero leads Buffalo to 3-1 win over defending section champion Sartell in 8AAAA quarterfinals A libero in volleyball stands out from the rest of their teammates due to the opposite color uniform they are required to wear.The libero on...

Hot–diggity dog
Senior libero leads Buffalo to 3-1 win over defending section champion Sartell in 8AAAA quarterfinals A libero in volleyball stands out from the rest of their teammates due to the opposite color uniform they are required to wear.The libero on...

STMA falls again to Wayzata in Class AAA state quarterfinals History repeats itself once again for the St. Michael-Albertville boys’ soccer team. Wayzata scored two goals in the second half to defeat the Knights 2-0 in a Class AAA state...

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STMA falls again to Wayzata in Class AAA state quarterfinals History repeats itself once again for the St. Michael-Albertville boys’ soccer team. Wayzata scored two goals in the second half to defeat the Knights 2-0 in a Class AAA state...

Park Center sinks Buffalo 28-24 on last-second score The Buffalo football team’s fate came down to one final play. Desmond Slocum’s fourth down throw on the game’s final play connected with Andre Nelson for a 24-yard score, lifting the No. 4...

One second proves to be difference
Park Center sinks Buffalo 28-24 on last-second score The Buffalo football team’s fate came down to one final play. Desmond Slocum’s fourth down throw on the game’s final play connected with Andre Nelson for a 24-yard score, lifting the No. 4...

Buffalo places fifth in Section 6AAA Buffalo junior Cady Macheel has some lasting memories – some good, some not so good, when it comes to running the 5K course at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Just 16 days after falling ill near the finish...

Macheel’s PR earns state berth
Buffalo places fifth in Section 6AAA Buffalo junior Cady Macheel has some lasting memories – some good, some not so good, when it comes to running the 5K course at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Just 16 days after falling ill near the finish...

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Fatal accident involving a bicycle and SUV on Highway 55 near Maple Lake Township

An SUV collided with a bicycle on Highway 55 near Dempsey Avenue NW in Maple Lake Township at approximately 9:21 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Both were heading West on Highway 55. Road conditions were...

Hwy. 83 near the Wright County Government Center will be closed starting Mon., August 5

Phase 1 Construction on the roundabout at State Highway 25 and County Highway 83 will begin on Monday, August 5, with the closure of County Highway 83 between State Highway 25 and County Highway 148...

Early in-person balloting is available for Wright County

Direct Balloting for State Primary Election: Friday, July 26, was the first day of the 18-day direct balloting voting period. Eligible Wright County voters will be able to cast their ballots directly...

Concerts in the Park Thurs., Aug. 1

Concerts in the Park on Thursday, August 1, will be Mick Sterling Presents: Heart & Soul, a night of Huey Lewis and the News. Concerts are held at the bandshell in Sturges Park in Buffalo...

Buffalo’s Night to Unite Tues., Aug. 6

The City of Buffalo invites residents to celebrate Night to Unite on Tuesday, August 6. We encourage neighborhoods to host a neighborhood block party on this evening. To register your block party,...

St. Michael Daze and Knights Festival Aug. 9-10

The 17th Annual St. Michael Daze and Knights Festival is set to take place on Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10, at Town Center Park. There are events and activities for everyone to enjoy. ...

Annual Antique Car Run stopping in Buffalo Aug., 10

The 38th Annual New London to New Brighton Car Run will be once again making a stop in Buffalo on Saturday, August 10. The car run is a 120-mile tour of the Minnesota countryside. Vehicles from 1908...

Local designer contributes to Pillsbury Castle renovation

Interior design has been a long-held passion for Lindy Haglund, owner of Designer Lindy Haglund, LLC in Buffalo, where she works to provide architectural design for home renovations and remodeling....

All hands on deck

Region 12C Tournament: Buffalo vs. Cokato, Thursday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. at Dassel Bulldogs win 7-3 over MacStrength in final home game Unlike previous seasons, this year’s Buffalo Bulldogs amateur...

Buffalo Post 270 seasons end at sub-state

JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL Top-seed Becker spoils Cobras’ bid at back-to-back titles Some questioned the seed the Buffalo Post 270 Cobras received heading into last week’s Sub-State A Junior Legion...

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