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We are excited to announce that the new Wright County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 505 CSAH 37 NE, Buffalo, will reopen to the public on Tuesday, September 15.   Temporary Facility Closing The temporary Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Maple Lake closed effective 5:00 p.m....
The Great Outdoor Fair, a free community event featuring outdoor activities, educational presentations, live music, food trucks, and more, will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sturges Park, 505 2nd Ave. S., Buffalo. The event will offer a variety of activities and attractions...
The 18th annual Classics by the Lake will be held at Sturges Park in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Sponsored by Morrie’s Buffalo Ford, the car show is free for spectators and show car owners. Trophies will be awarded to the top 35 cars, chosen by show car...
Early voting for the upcoming general election will begin Friday, Sept. 18, at the Wright County Government Center, 3650 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffalo. Wright County election officials will offer early voting Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., throughout the 46-day early voting period...
A free community meal will be served on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Montrose Community Center, 200 Center Ave. S., Montrose. Doors open for coffee and conversation at 4:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.  The community meal is brought to you by Grace Place Collaborative, Inc....
Wright County 4-H invites youth and families throughout the county to learn more about the 4-H program by attending an Explore 4-H Open House event near you. Participate in hands-on project activities, find out about 4-H clubs in your area, and learn about 4-H membership opportunities. Wright...
Long before I saw the bird, I heard it. A hard, dry rattle came echoing down the shoreline, sounding like someone shaking a metal can filled with pebbles. Then I saw it, a large bird, slightly larger than the American Robin. The bird landed on a dead branch leaning over the lake and raised its...
Miscues add up in 38-32 defeat; Bison 0-1 starts becoming norm   In a game that featured one tie and eight different lead changes, it was the Brainerd Warriors holding the all-important final lead in a 38-32 overtime road victory in last Thursday’s high school football season opener at Buffalo....
Distance swimmer leads young squad in-and-out of pool   Over six years with the program and five years swimming varsity events for the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team, senior captain Mallory Johnson has seen her share of change. “I’ve had seven different coaches throughout my high school experience...
Junior places 12th, Bison girls 12th; four debut for boys    Twelve was the number for one Buffalo girls’ cross country runner and her teammates in last Thursday’s St. Olaf Showcase meet in Northfield.  Four of 10 submitted Bison runners combined to score 349 points to place 12th overall out of 27...

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Continuing with the theme of summer meals and new meal ideas for the kids, we will explore some great options to encourage home-cooked meals that even the younger members of the household will enjoy...
Last Monday, May 25, marked another Memorial Day honoring those military personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending this great nation. Buffalo American Legion Post 270’s annual Memorial Day...
The Buffalo Days 79th annual celebration will take place from Sunday, June 14, through Sunday, June 21.  A variety of festivities, activities, and happenings will be held throughout the week, with...
At the May 19 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, the board unanimously approved enacting an emergency moratorium on applications for data centers in county townships. The topic of...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, May 18. Under new business, the council held discussions related to Celebrate Montrose Hometown Days. Celebrate Montrose representative Teri Donofrio...
On Saturday, July 11, family, friends, and community members will gather from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the home of Cassie and Bryce Miller, 2742 50th St. NE, in Buffalo, for Light the Way: A...
The Wright County Car Club’s 43rd annual car show will be kicking off Buffalo Days on Sunday, June 14. Show hours are between 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with gates opening at 7:00 a.m. at the Buffalo...
Buffalo High School will celebrate on Friday, June 5, the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at 7:00 p.m. at Bison Field West. If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the BHS...
Join us for an exciting open house event at the Wright County Sheriff’s Office! Discover the inner workings of our community’s safety and law enforcement efforts on Friday, June 12, from 10:00 a.m....
The public is invited to a Pancake Breakfast event on Sunday, June 14, at the Buffalo Airport, presented by Chapter 878 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Serving is from 7:30 a.m. to 12...

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