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We are happy to share a number of on-farm food safety training opportunities open to all fruit and vegetable farmers from UMN Extension this winter.
These trainings are intended for fruit and vegetable farmers of all sizes who are...
The St. Francis Xavier meal packaging event held Saturday, Feb. 1, saw 250 volunteers assemble and box 77,760 meals, which are headed to Ukraine. The successful event surpassed last year’s total of 48,012 meals, also packaged and sent to Ukraine. See story and more photos inside. (Photos submitted...
The 7th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake.
This is a free event, and free kites will be provided for children while supplies last. There will be dog sled rides, ice games,...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, February 3. Numerous items were on the agenda and up for discussion during the meeting.
NE Reconstruction Project
City staff sought council approval to move forward with Phase one of the NE Reconstruction Project, which covers 1st Ave. NE and streets...
On January 30, Stearns County District Court Judge Andrew R. Pearson found Jarquez Javon Bedford guilty on all counts in the 2023 death of former Buffalo resident, Andrea Cottew.
Bedford faced charges of first-degree premeditated murder; first-degree murder with intent while committing a felony;...
Despite some remarkably warm temps last week, winter continues to march on. With the colder weather bringing people back indoors for the foreseeable future, we are reminded that respiratory illnesses continue to spread, and to be mindful of preventative care practices to help keep yourself and...
Celebrate a winter tradition at the 50th annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 8. Minnesota’s largest ice fishing derby makes its return after a two-year hiatus due to warm weather and inconsistent ice. Whether you’re an avid angler or looking for family-friendly fun, this event has...
During the early morning hours of Monday, February 3, the Buffalo Fire Department responded to a tar truck, which had caught fire at B&B Sheetmetal & Roofing.
Buffalo Fire Chief John Harnois stated that the department worked for three hours to cool down the tank, which contained...
A free drive-thru food distribution event will be held at Grace Place in Montrose (371 Center Avenue S) on Friday, February 7, starting at 1:30 p.m. and lasting until supplies are gone. No ID is required.
Food Distribution is a partnership between the Buffalo Food Shelf and Grace Place. For more...
The Lake Maria Friends Group will be hosting their annual “Candlelight Hike” on Saturday, February 8 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Maria State Park (11411 Clementa Ave. NW, Monticello).
This is a free event, however there is a $7 daily parking admission fee.
Bring the whole family and enjoy this...