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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District reaches tentative agreement with teacher representatives; reviews budget revenues and expenditures

The Buffalo-Montrose-Hanover School Board met on Monday, April 22. Board Chair, Melissa Brings, announced that a tentative agreement regarding teacher contracts was reached during mediation talks...

Man identified in Montrose shooting with Wright County deputies

A man shot outside the Dollar General store in Montrose on Monday, April 15, around 1:00 p.m. has been identified as 36-year-old Matthew Lyrek, of Montrose. Employees at Dollar General told KARE 11...

Man airlifted after three-vehicle crash involving school bus

One person was airlifted from the scene of a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus, dump truck, and passenger vehicle south of Monticello on Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 7:50 a.m...

Tree sale April 25 through 27

The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be having a tree sale on Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p....

Document shredding day April 27

MidCountry Bank is hosting a free document shredding day on Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will be on-site at multiple locations. The Buffalo location is at 305 10th...

Zion Lutheran Church multi-event Saturday, April 27

Everyone is welcome to a free multi-event, which will occur at Buffalo Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy 25 So., on Saturday, April 27, distributing clothing, a free breakfast, and some free groceries....

City of Montrose Annual Clean-up Day Sat., May 4

The City of Montrose Annual Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. The Clean-up Day collection site will be at City Hall located at 311 Buffalo Ave. S from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please...

Spine-tingling fun with Sisters in Crime

Readers and fans of mystery, crime, and thriller books were in for a treat on Saturday, April 20, at the City Center in St. Michael. The Friends of the Library - St. Michael, Albertville, and Hanover...

Home-court advantage

Home matches prove Buffalo as top contender in Section 8AA; Bison go 3-0 at home invitational A couple lessons were learned following the Buffalo boys’ tennis team’s 6-1 home loss last Friday...

Top-10 worthy performances

Bison’s 3-1 week included victory over No. 10 EP With the game on the line, Coy Meyer stood at midfield with less than a minute remaining in a 7-7 tie. As the clock ticked down to 23 seconds,...

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