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Some of the strongest solar flares on the sun in the past 20 years made for amazing Northern Lights last Friday and Saturday. These beautiful pictures were taken over Abbie Lake last Friday, May 10. See inside for more photos of the Aurora Borealis. (Submitted photos)
Pictured are Buffalo High School seniors Claire Erickson (left) and Aver McCallum (right) who were named the 2024 Hall of Fame Award winners at Monday night’s Academic Excellence Awards night at the Performing Arts Center. See more in the school news section on page 16. (Photo by Rob LaPlante)
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, May 7.
JP Brooks Development:
JP Brooks Builders of Maple Grove gave a presentation regarding plans to potentially construct a housing development in Hanover, parts of which include areas in St. Michael.
The number of housing units planned for...
One of the most commonly-recorded documents is a deed transferring title from the current homeowner to a new buyer. Real estate deed solicitation scams are a type of fraud where scammers send homeowners letters that look like official government documents. The letters often ask for money ($89-$120...
Wright County Commissioners recognized the week of May 15th as National Police Week at their regular meeting, Tuesday, May 7.
This annual event has recognized the service and sacrifice of U.S. Law Enforcement for the past 62 years. Established by Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special...
Buffalo Community Theater and the BHS Tri-M Music Honor Society will present their 10th Annual “Broadway in Buffalo” this weekend with performances on Saturday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 19, at 2:00 p.m., in the Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center.
The all-star cast will present...
The Buffalo Montrose Hanover School Board held a special meeting on Monday, May 13, at Hanover Elementary. The Board approved the agreement between ISD No. 877 and Education Minnesota-Buffalo. Teachers voted to accept the contract during the week of April 29. Contract highlights include the...
BCT had great auditions last weekend but still need eight-to-ten additional chorus members for such fun numbers as “Get Me to the Church on Time,” and the “Ascot Gavotte,” especially looking to add more male voices.
An additional night to audition will take place on Monday, May 20, in the...
The filing period for five Wright County elected positions will open Tuesday, May 21, and remain open until Tuesday, June 4.
The positions up for election are District 2 county commissioner, District 5 county commissioner, and three supervisor positions on the Wright County Soil & Water...
The overall population of ground-nesting birds is steadily going down. Here in North America, we have hundreds of bird species who nest directly on the ground. Prairie birds, such as Eastern and Western Meadowlarks, are a good example. If you are older than 50, you most likely remember hearing...
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1. Let’s put a bear in our windows facing the sidewalk or street so people walking or out for a drive can go on a bear hunt.
2. If you have not looked into World of Hearts check it out. I would like...
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Updated 3/25/20
Author Annalisa Hultberg, Extension Educator, on-farm food safety
As our state and the...
Just a few weeks ago, this parking lot at Fitness Evolution would have been packed with cars. Now, because of COVID-19, it’s empty. (Submitted photo)
Gas prices have been getting noticeably cheaper because of an oil/price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Pike’s in Buffalo reflects this downward trend in prices. (Submitted photo)
It was announced at the Wright County Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, that the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Wright County has made a full recovery.
As of Tuesday, there were three...
The Hanover City Council on Monday, March 23, extended the mayor-declared local emergency and recognized an operational plan throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city has shifted to an essential...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Montrose City Council on Monday, March 23, declared a community health emergency.
The action is a statement that “authorizes city staff to implement the...
Eddie Carver, of Delano, will be the first to tell you that’s he lived a long time. 85 years, to be exact. He’s seen a lot of things come and go in the world, and he’s learned a lot of lessons. But,...
Tom Bauman has been the bearer of good news over his 20 years as Activities Director at Buffalo High School.
On Wednesday, March 18, Bauman was on the receiving end of good news, when he was...
With the COVID-19 pandemic still lingering, the chances of extending the Friday, April 3 deadline for spring activities to have no interaction with any other member schools is highly likely.
As of...
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