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Dolan to retire after 43 years coaching; Cards seek 2nd title   After 43 years of coaching at Annandale High School, Donald Dolan Jr. is calling it a career. For those unfamiliar with the name, it’s because Donald is better known around the state for his nickname, “Skip.” During his career, Dolan...
Totino-Grace edges Magic 60-59 in finals   With six miles separating Monticello from St. Michael, there was no doubt fans of the Magic would make the trip to St. Michael-Albertville High School for last Thursday’s Section 5AAA championship game against Totino-Grace.  Magic fans waited at the closed...
Robert Colebank, 92  Robert Frank Colebank passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born September 28, 1931, in Minneapolis, MN, to Donald and Merle (Laflin) Colebank. Bob graduated from North High School in 1949. After graduation, Bob attended the University of Minnesota...
Why is it so hard to meditate? You just sit and do nothing. It can’t be that difficult, can it? Well, if you’ve ever tried to truly sit and do nothing, you’ll find that it’s extremely difficult. In less than a second, your mind begins to chatter. It searches relentlessly for something to occupy it...
Let’s eat all things green! Green is symbolic of the shamrock, which is a three-leaf clover, that is said to represent the Holy Trinity.  Wearing, eating, and “living” green on St. Patrick’s Day is a way to show Irish Pride and to honor St. Patrick. AND as an extra bonus - wearing green has a...

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Last night, just before going to bed, I remembered that I needed to put my prescription eye drops into my eyes. Mind you, the house was dark, except for a bedside lamp on, so I head to the living...
I was really excited when I saw the trailer for “Breakthrough” early on in the year. I remember seeing it in the theatre during the previews, and having chills; arms speckled with goosebumps, to...
Distractions. They are all around us in this busy, fast-paced world. More advancements in technology, more demands in the workplace, everything is needed right away - instant gratification at its...
“Frog,” played by Patrick Stoneciphe (left) and “Toad,” played by Emilee Feldman (right) engage in a heartwarming scene in which Frog guides Toad in planting a garden. This is a scene from Buffalo...
For the last year, the Wright County Board of Commissioners have met at board and committee meetings to discuss the options with the current county courthouse and where county employees will be...
On Monday, April 22, the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose school district heard from Gary Kawlewski, district Director of Finance and Operations, regarding budget modifications for the 2019-20 and 2020-21...
Steven Douglas Cullinan, 49 of Buffalo, was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Highway 55 near Rockford, on Saturday, April 20 at 10:45 a.m. Reports state that Cullinan was traveling eastbound on...
On Sunday, April 7, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams took part in narcotics location trials in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. While competitions, these trials are also certifications in and of...
Despite the team scores, plenty of positives could be taken home from Tuesday’s track and field invitational at Monticello High School. With a score of 82, Buffalo boys placed fifth out of six teams...

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