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Youngsters exited buses this past Tuesday morning at 7:25 a.m. at Northwinds Elementary in Buffalo, heading for their first classes of the new school year. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
The 1st annual Buffalo Police Dept. vs the Buffalo Fire Dept. softball game was held on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event was an opportunity for friends, family, and agencies to get together and have some fun. Organizers hope it will become a yearly tradition. Buffalo Police Dept. took the win, with CSO...
The 16th annual Classics by the Lake will be held at Sturges Park in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Classics by the Lake returns after a two-year hiatus. The show was canceled last year due to construction on Hwy. 25 and maintenance work in Sturges Park. ...
We are so excited for the 2024 Street Party of Hope! This community gathering has been part of the community for 15+ years and has always been a time to come together in support of each other, our local businesses, and to build community. The Street Party of Hope has changed its theme over the...
Free community breakfasts return on Saturday, September 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Buffalo Community Center (across from the Post Office, next to City Hall, parking on East side). This meal is free to all and will be prepared and served by volunteers from St. Francis Xavier Catholic...
Buffalo United Methodist Church will host a Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  There is currently a critical need for blood. Donating at this drive will help supply blood for accident victims, surgical patients, and others for whom blood transfusions can be...
Grace Place in Montrose (371 Center Avenue South) will host a drive through food distribution event on Friday, Sept. 6, from 1:30 p.m. until supplies last.  For more information, please contact Kimberly Niska at 612-599-2229.
Gregg Hermerding will be presenting “Beekeeping for Beginners,” and it is open to the public. The event will be held at Buffalo Covenant Church (1601 N Hwy. 25, Buffalo) on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.  Gregg is a retired teacher from the Monticello Public Schools. He taught for 37 years, and upon...
Fare for All, a local program to make fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families, will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo (1200 MN-25, Buffalo). With the ever-increasing food prices at retail grocery stores, Fare for All...
The Fabulous Armadillos, along with Mitch Gordon band, will play an outdoor concert at the Buffalo Civic Center on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Fabulous Armadillos play a variety of musical genres from County to Motown to Heavy Metal to 70’s soft rock, just like you remember...

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Back to School already?  Hard to believe that summer break is coming to an end. In its place, we get crazy schedules, tired kids (and parents), and no extra time. This week, we will feature some...
Last Friday, Aug. 16, just past noon, a white SUV swerved off County Rd. 35 and into the trees at 509 Lake Blvd. NW in Buffalo. An eyewitness saw the vehicle and called 911. Local emergency personnel...
Numerous crafters were lining the streets of downtown Buffalo last Saturday during the 41st Annual Art & Craft Festival, hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce. See inside for more photos...
The Buffalo Council met on Monday, August 19. Mayor Teri Lachermeier opened the meeting with a word of thanks and acknowledgement to the Buffalo Police and Fire departments for their efforts to make...
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, opened at 1101 MN-25 in Buffalo on August 21.   Franchise Owner Brandon Wishnow, along with Director of Operations Kyle Larson and...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, August 12. The meeting opened with an invocation led by Pastor Cathy Jones of House of Grace. Council acknowledged and thanked the Montrose Lions Club, Fire...
The Buffalo Fire department responded to a call on August 15, regarding a grill that was placed too close to a home and caused damage to the home. Buffalo Fire Chief John Harnois stated that the...
Only two performances remain for this season of Concerts in the Park. Taking the stage this Thursday, August 22, is Tonight the Music Lives, a tribute to Buddy Holly and the Winter Dance Party....

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