Voters across Wright County headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election, weighing in on a variety of local races that will help shape the future of their communities. From city council chambers and...

Winners of the 2026 midterm elections
Voters across Wright County headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election, weighing in on a variety of local races that will help shape the future of their communities. From city council chambers and...

Approximately 75 inmates gathered in the Wright County Jail gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 30, for an event titled, Holding on to Hope, providing an afternoon that offered more than just words of encouragement. The event created an opportunity to hear...

A message of faith, recovery, and second chances
Approximately 75 inmates gathered in the Wright County Jail gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 30, for an event titled, Holding on to Hope, providing an afternoon that offered more than just words of encouragement. The event created an opportunity to hear...

Senior libero leads Buffalo to 3-1 win over defending section champion Sartell in 8AAAA quarterfinals A libero in volleyball stands out from the rest of their teammates due to the opposite color uniform they are required to wear.The libero on...

Hot–diggity dog
Senior libero leads Buffalo to 3-1 win over defending section champion Sartell in 8AAAA quarterfinals A libero in volleyball stands out from the rest of their teammates due to the opposite color uniform they are required to wear.The libero on...

STMA falls again to Wayzata in Class AAA state quarterfinals History repeats itself once again for the St. Michael-Albertville boys’ soccer team. Wayzata scored two goals in the second half to defeat the Knights 2-0 in a Class AAA state...

O–FOR–TROJANS
STMA falls again to Wayzata in Class AAA state quarterfinals History repeats itself once again for the St. Michael-Albertville boys’ soccer team. Wayzata scored two goals in the second half to defeat the Knights 2-0 in a Class AAA state...

Park Center sinks Buffalo 28-24 on last-second score The Buffalo football team’s fate came down to one final play. Desmond Slocum’s fourth down throw on the game’s final play connected with Andre Nelson for a 24-yard score, lifting the No. 4...

One second proves to be difference
Park Center sinks Buffalo 28-24 on last-second score The Buffalo football team’s fate came down to one final play. Desmond Slocum’s fourth down throw on the game’s final play connected with Andre Nelson for a 24-yard score, lifting the No. 4...

Buffalo places fifth in Section 6AAA Buffalo junior Cady Macheel has some lasting memories – some good, some not so good, when it comes to running the 5K course at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Just 16 days after falling ill near the finish...

Macheel’s PR earns state berth
Buffalo places fifth in Section 6AAA Buffalo junior Cady Macheel has some lasting memories – some good, some not so good, when it comes to running the 5K course at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Just 16 days after falling ill near the finish...

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Drought conditions in Minnesota

According to the United States Drought Monitor, much of the state of Minnesota is abnormally dry due to severe drought conditions. Currently, Wright County is in a moderate drought according to data from June 27. When in a moderate drought, river and lake levels are often lower than normal, which...

Celebrations 07/06/23

Graduations Univ. of Jamestown, ND Meghan Ellingson, of Otsego, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Biology following the spring 2023 semester. The following students graduated following the spring 2023 semester. Annandale - Spencer Haag, Doctor of Physical Therapy...

Cookie Recipes & More for Summer!

National Sugar Cookie Day is July 9 and no... sugar cookies are not only for Christmas. They are great summer cookies as they are freezer-friendly and transport nicely to summer activities. Did you know . . . that sugar cookies can be traced back to the 1700’s. German Protestants created a long-...

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Drought conditions in Minnesota

Celebrations 07/06/23

Cookie Recipes & More for Summer!

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