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...

O–FOR–TROJANS
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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Buffalo Council discusses then denies rezoning Greenbriar Hills outlots

The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, May 20. City staff and council discussed and reviewed notes and minutes from a Public Hearing and Planning Commission meeting held on May 13, regarding the...

BHS seniors announce future plans at Academic Luncheon

Buffalo High School seniors were honored at the 38th Annual Academic Awards Luncheon hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 15. Students had the opportunity to take the...

Buffalo Days June 9-16

The Buffalo Days 77th annual celebration will take place from Sunday, June 9, through Sunday, June 16. There are a variety of festivities, activities, and happenings going on throughout the entire...

Monticello man charged in off-duty firefighter’s shooting death

Referenced KARE 11 story Hennepin County prosecutors announced charges have been brought against a 28-year-old Monticello man, related to the shooting death of an off-duty firefighter at...

Montrose City Council discusses wastewater cost-sharing agreement

Several items were on the agenda and up for discussion at the Montrose City Council meeting on Monday, May 13. New Business: Montrose City Council discussed a cost-sharing agreement plan with the...

Local Memorial Day services

Several Memorial Day events will be taking place in Wright County on Monday, May 27. Here is an overview of the events listed by some Wright County communities. Buffalo The Buffalo American Legion...

Crash on Hwy. 12 near Cokato on Tuesday, May 14

A vehicle crash occurred Tuesday, May 14, west of Cokato on Highway 12. A Ford F-350 and Ford Taurus were traveling westbound on US highway 12. The Ford Taurus was making a left turn when it was rear...

Service, honor, and the soul of a healer

Diane Carlson Evans is the founder of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. She has been nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award of the United States,...

‘Hatty’ Toussaint

Hattie Toussaint shakes off slow start to lead Bison’s offensive surge; Buffalo notches Lake win Hattie Toussaint had high expectations coming into her junior season on the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse...

Italian flies under radar as one of state’s best

Zenari adds instant offense; Buffalo wins play-in game over Elk River Look no further than Bison Yard South to find one of the most feared hitters in the state. What’s unique about arguably this...

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