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It's often suggested that everyone is Irish on March 17, which marks the celebration of St. Patrick, who is the primary patron saint of Ireland. The boisterous parades, jovial atmosphere and welcoming attitudes of pubs and partiers has undoubtedly contributed to the popularity of St. Patrick's Day...
Snakes play a significant role in the legend of St. Patrick, the primary patron saint of Ireland and the man who inspired a wildly popular mid-March holiday. Though the notion of St. Patrick bravely banishing snakes from Ireland certainly supports his worthiness to be the island's patron saint,...
The term "climate change" has become part of the modern lexicon. The term "global warming" was once widely used, but the term climate change became more common after researchers discovered that the changes affecting the planet involved more than a rise in temperature. What is climate change?...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Models suggest that significant cold has passed, things are starting to green up and soil is warming. While this warm winter causing growers stress about what diseases and insects will do this spring, this early spring can provide rare...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   The National Weather Service's Seasonal Temperature outlook for March, April, and May suggests our dud of a winter has wrapped.  Many people are wondering how this will impact insects, and as always, it depends! Here are some things to...
The Buffalo High School boys’ LaCrosse team sprinted into the frigid waters of Buffalo Lake last Saturday, along with numerous other Polar Plungers, and made a very quick retreat! Needless to say, many Crocs and Flip-Flops had to be retrieved. More photos inside, along with a feature on Robert...
You’re invited to join us for a project open house and view proposed designs for this future 2026 project between Buffalo and Monticello. The open house meeting will be held at the Wright County Highway Department in Buffalo on Thursday, March 14, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at 3600 Braddock Ave. NE, Rm...
The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identity of a man shot and killed March 2 by a Wright County Sheriff’s deputy in Saint Michael. According to the medical examiner, Jeffrey Chapman, 67, of Albertville died from multiple gunshot wounds. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety...
The March 2 shooting involving a Wright County Deputy inspired a lengthy discussion about the urgent need for body cameras at the Tuesday, March 5, County Board meeting. The Sheriff’s Office has been working with a company called Oracle to outfit deputies with state-of-the-art body cameras, but to...
The City of Hanover met on Wednesday, March 6. Council members discussed the Planning Commission’s review of the proposed Highlands and Vistas development at Crow River subdivision. City Planner, Cindy Nash, presented updates to the council regarding developer proposed changes to lot size and shape...

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With the unusual winter, and an early Easter, it is hard for us to think it is already time for Lent! Hope there is something this week to help spruce up your weekly menu! Modern Tuna Casserole  ...
Last Saturday’s 7th annual meal packaging event at St. Francis Xavier School in Buffalo was a huge success, exceeding expectations by 8,000 meals. A spokesperson for the event, Randy Bunting, who is...
Mayor Teri Lachermeier opened the Buffalo City Council meeting on Monday, February 5, with an announcement of the passing of city employee, Nancy Stauffer, on Saturday, February 3. The mayor shared...
Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial Farm program, honoring Minnesota families that have owned their farms for at least 150 years. The deadline to apply is March 4...
Buffalo United Methodist Church will be hosting the Ottie Otness Memorial Red Cross blood drive on February 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The church is located 609 8th Street NW (six blocks west...
In last week’s article about the “Unity Walk” at Parkside Elementary, a statement provided by Kim Atkins and Jeff Lindstrom, both teachers and union reps at District 877, stated in part, “Last year,...
Buffalo Community Theatre is kicking off the year with shows of “Finding Nemo Jr.,” which opens February 9, and plays through February 18, at Discovery Elementary School, located at 214 1st Avenue NE...
Buffalo Community Theater is holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Enchanted April.” Auditions will be held at Discovery Elementary School on February 12 and 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,...
Free Food Drop, February 27 (4th Tuesday of each month) Montrose Community Center (200 Center Ave S Montrose) at 3:00 p.m. This is sponsored by FE-ED (For Each & Every Day). For more information...
Junior diver eyes first state tournament berth; Buffalo knocks off rival St. Michael-Albertville   Standing on top of a diving board can be a lonely and quiet place for some divers. But for junior...

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