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Motorists to encounter Highway 25 closed and detoured north of Highway 55 in Buffalo, as Wright County begins construction of a new single-lane roundabout at County Road 83 (35th Street NE) on Thursday, August 15, reports the Minnesota Department of Transportation.   Here’s what to expect: •Through...
At the August 6 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, the board voted unanimously to designate Greg Kryzer as the interim county administrator, replacing former County Administrator Lee Kelly. Kryzer, a 2005 graduate of the Hamline University School of Law, has worked in the Wright...
The bands and the dancing are free outdoors at Hayes Public House on Saturday, August 10, for the Cruise & Brews ’24 fundraiser, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.   This huge event includes a vintage car show, hefty pork chop and brat meals from The Butchery, special ales and seltzers, a pin-up...
The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 41st Annual Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 17, the biggest yet with almost 200 vendor booths from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Various crafts, photography, woodworking, jewelry, clothing, food, pottery, glass, and more will be on...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, August 5. At the beginning of the meeting, Councilman Steve Downer announced his intention to run for Buffalo Mayor. Current Mayor, Teri Lachermeier, is not seeking re-election this fall. The deadline for candidates wishing to run for mayor or open council...
Concerts in the Park on Thursday, August 8, will be the Mitch Gordon Band, performing country songs. Concerts are held at the bandshell in Sturges Park in Buffalo beginning at 7:00 p.m. The evening’s sponsor is Terra Nova School. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and mosquito repellent to Sturges...
The Minnesota State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 13. Links to polling locations can be found on the Wright County website at www.wright.mn.us. Voters can also view sample ballots and register to vote.    The City of Buffalo is divided into four polling locations: •Precinct 1 –...
Celebrate Montrose will be held on Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17 at the Montrose Community Center and Lion’s Park. Festivities will kick off on Friday night with the Royal Ambassadors Coronation from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Food and beverage sales will run from...
On Saturday July 27, the Wright County Fair hosted Veterans’ Day in honor of Wright County veterans. The Fair Board has hosted a special day for veterans each year for the last nine or ten years. Veterans and their family members are admitted to the fairgrounds free of charge with the highlight of...
O’Donnell, Vega lead Bulldogs to state; Buffalo to face Litchfield for Region 12C championship    For the first time in four years, the Buffalo Bulldogs punched their ticket to the Class C Amateur Baseball State Tournament. The top-seeded Bulldogs needed only seven innings in a 18-0 blowout win...

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Tis the season of the reindeer. After all, it’s hard to not notice them at this time of year. They make appearances in holiday movies, or on holiday greeting cards, and, sometimes, they are seen in...
Downtown Buffalo was bustling with holiday shoppers on Saturday, Nov. 28 as locals explored their favorite small businesses, checking off items on their gift lists. The Saturday after Black Friday...
Senior night provided unforgettable moments in 3-1 victory   On a team that was loaded with experienced seniors, it’s only fitting one of the biggest highlights of the 2020 fall season for the...
After exploring elsewhere, Buffalo High School will remain in the Lake Conference for the 2021-22 season. The decision was made following the school’s second denial in as many months to apply for a...
There’s two major changes upcoming for the Buffalo Bison summer baseball programs. Assuming some sort of American Legion Baseball season will be played in the summer of 2021, the Buffalo 19U Post 270...
Children can learn about the importance of giving back at an early age. Youngsters who become accustomed to volunteering and supporting charities may be more inclined to continue doing so as they get...
Volunteerism is the life blood of charitable organizations. Many cannot function effectively without volunteers campaigning for their efforts, handling day-to-day activities and serving in many other...
A vast migration takes place when the temperatures begin to drop in the northernmost areas of the United States and even parts of Canada. No, it has nothing to do with feathered friends finding new...

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