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The BHM school board met on Tuesday, May 28. The board discussed project plans and the bidding process to resurface playgrounds at four district elementary schools. Hanover Elementary, Tatanka Elementary, Montrose Elementary, and Montrose Early Education Center will be receiving playground surface...
On Sunday, June 2, at approximately 1:11 p.m., Wright County Deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning. Evidence and statements from witnesses on scene stated a mother and two juveniles entered the Crow River near the bridge on Mill Pond Trail in Hanover.  The adult female and a...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, June 3. Discussions revolved around issuing revenue bond sales to fund the completion of electrical infrastructure projects, developing a study of Highway 55 land usage, and updates to the City’s recreational trail plan.    Electric Revenue Bonds: The City of...
     Buffalo High School Class of 2024, with a senior class of 467 students, will be graduating this Friday, June 7. The ceremony will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Bison Field West at Buffalo High School.       If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the BHS gymnasium.
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the Wright County Government campus at 3810 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffalo. Among the attractions with be K-9 demonstrations with Wright County K-9’s Chase and Grizz, games for kids,...
The Buffalo Fire Department will be hosting an open house at the downtown Station 1 (215 Central Ave.) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 15.  The event will feature a theme of fire safety and include games and activities for kids and families.
Minnesota’s oldest Pro Rodeo, The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo will be held from Thursday, June 20, to Saturday, June 22, at the Buffalo Rodeo Grounds. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m., and the performances start at 7:00 p.m. each night.  General admission tickets are $25 for Adults and $20 for...
Wright County residents interested in serving as an election judge for the August Primary and November General Election are encouraged to fill out the county’s election judge interest form.  The county is not responsible for recruiting or hiring election judges.  This form will forward your...
On March 30, sixteen members of Buffalo Troop 358 (3358 boys and 5358 girls) took a flight to Florida where they would embark on a great adventure, spending a week sailing around the Florida Keys and living on a 41-foot sailboat.   Sea Base is a unique scouting opportunity that offers aquatic...
Buffalo enjoys monster day at Section 8AAA championships; Bison sending 18 athletes to statet    Runners, throwers, and jumpers on this year’s Buffalo track and field teams will all be represented in this year’s Class AAA state meet on Thursday, June 6, and Saturday, June 8, at St. Michael-...

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Buffalo earns second point in 2-2 draw against No. 10 ranked Trojans   Differing opinions can pop up moments after two teams discuss a tie soccer game. A late goal in a 1-1 tie had the Buffalo girls...
Let Them Play! In a special Minnesota State High School League board meeting, held remotely on Zoom on Monday, Sept. 21, a total of 18 Board of Directors voted in favor of allowing adapted soccer,...
Hiers ranks among state’s best keepers   Wyatt Hiers knows a thing or two about playing under pressure – especially when you’re the starting goalkeeper for the Buffalo boys’ soccer team. The Bison...
An increased reliance on virtual home instruction has many students rethinking their organizational strategies and daily school schedules. Learning at home is different from being in a traditional...
Fish the weedlines for bass and northern pike now on most lakes. If you’d like some walleyes, try Clearwater and Cedar Lakes, and use minnows in 15 to 20 feet. Cedar, Clearwater and Lake Sylvia are...
Apple picking is a beloved autumn tradition. While many traditions had to be put on the back burner as the world dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, apple picking seems like one activity that can...
Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can spend the next several months...
MS) - Nothing says "I care" like a gift you make with your hands - from your heart. Woodcraft has an extensive selection of kits, plans and how-to videos and blogs to help the serious gift-giver...
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Apples, pumpkins and squash, oh my! But, we certainly can’t forget about the pears, kale, brussels sprouts and so much more. Fall is here, and so is all the tasty produce it brings. Be sure to savor...
The Buffalo Fire Dept. displayed a large American flag on Friday, September 11 to remember those lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Using one of their fire trucks, the flag proudly flew...

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