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Vision Transportation will host its 5th annual “Drive Out Hunger” food drive on Thursday, July 2, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., at Cub and Coborn’s in Buffalo.  Donations received will go to the Buffalo food shelf. Requested items include kids’ cereal and snacks. All donations are welcome and...
Wright County is seeking interested residents, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to serve on a newly established Data Center Moratorium Workgroup. At its June 16 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved the formation of the workgroup to assist the county in evaluating...
A bit of local sunshine is making its way to a national audience, thanks to the creativity of the Buffalo Art Guild. Members of the local art group recently put their talents together to create colorful sun-themed artwork as part of an opportunity to be featured on “CBS Sunday Morning,” a...
Bulldogs win streak reaches six games   There’s been a handful of key losses suffered this season by the Buffalo Bulldogs amateur baseball team. Fortunately, most of those losses haven’t affected the record on paper. Unfortunately, it has handcuffed this year’s starting lineup. Arm injuries to Evan...
The Buffalo Hanover Baseball Association had an exciting week of tournament play this past week. Pictured above is the 13AA team that placed third in a state qualifier tournament held June 20-21 at Alpine Park in Ramsey. The 13AA team went 2-0-1 in pool play. They defeated Irondale 19-1 in game one...
Contestants, crowds continue to reach record numbers   The 72nd annual Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo kicks off with the first of three performances starting Thursday, June 25. The rodeo will resume with two weekend shows on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, with all three nights starting at...
Park Gilmer was a medalist in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, where he placed second in the 50-meter backstroke for swimming in Orlando, Florida. He also earned fifth place ribbons that year in the 100-meter freestyle, and 4x50-meter relay.  Gilmer is back competing in his second Special...
Clyde Adickes, 75 Clyde Walter Adickes, of Miltona, MN, and formerly of Lester Prairie, MN, and Park Rapids, MN. Clyde Walter Adickes was born on February 7, 1951, to Arthur and Dolores (Lange) Adickes at the Watertown Hospital in Watertown, MN. He was baptized on February 25, 1951, at Mt. Olive...

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Farmers in Wright County, and beyond, are harvesting soybeans with a certain amount of anxiety, as China, which accounts for approximately 25% of U.S. soybean purchases, continues to avoid American...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, October 6. Ehlers and Associates Senior Municipal Advisor Nick Anhut was on hand to present General Obligation Bond proposals for street improvements and fiber...
The Buffalo Police Department will be holding an open house on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the police station located at 215 1st Ave. NE, Buffalo.  There will be free...
(Updated Wed., Oct. 8, 4:06 p.m. after print deadline)   At 10:32 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Wright County Dispatch was alerted to a capsized boat on the Mississippi River near the Xcel Energy plant....
Buffalo Municipal Utilities will host a customer appreciation open house on Thursday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Utility Campus (503 Lake Blvd. NW, Buffalo). The family-friendly...
Your local Menards home improvement store is now serving as a drop site for local food pantries through the month of October.  Menards offers a wide variety of non-perishable food items that can be...
Crossroads Animal Shelter & Community Veterinary Clinic, a longtime lifeline for animals and pet owners across Wright County, is facing an unprecedented financial crisis that threatens its future...
Buffalo responds from ugly Monti defeat with dominant 42-6 homecoming victory over Irondale   The Buffalo football team flipped the script from a 52-14 week five road loss at Monticello with a 42-6...
Bison net 11 goals in key home victories over Hopkins, Sartell, Elk River   While it was a struggle all season to score goals, the Buffalo girls’ soccer team found some offense when it counted most....
Bison surpass last year’s win total   Danielle Billin, Layla Ganfield, Autumn Halberg, Kendra Harris, Maci Provo, and Danika Rosenau are the six seniors on this year’s Buffalo volleyball roster.  All...

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