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Jeanette DesMarais Jeanette Frances DesMarais (née Robeck) left this earth on Friday, May 9, 2025, leaving behind Joe, her husband of 61 years; four children, Jason (Bronwyn), Jennifer (Troy), Justin (Krista), and Jackie (Dusty); and seven grandchildren, Hunter, Morgan, Jack, Ben, Quincy, Daisy,...
With the emergence of sunshine and warm weather, recent forecasts have got most folks feeling the summer-time vibes. It’s great to see people outside again, working in their gardens, going for a walk, or enjoying a nice evening on the patio. The pristine weather provided motivation for me to pull...
Graduations   Minnesota State Moorhead The following students graduated following the spring 2025 semester.      Albertville - Abigail Peterson, BS, Elementary Inclusive Education, Special Education.       Annandale - Matthew Barron, Specialist Degree, Educational Leadership.      Buffalo - Lisa...
The change of seasons involves a change in wardrobe.  Perhaps you worry about what will and will not fit, and inevitably, the dreaded discussion about healthier eating choices. But - healthy eating can be delicious!  Try some of these better choices, your body will thank you, and you might just be...

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The Wright County Historical Society is holding their 5th annual Online Yard Sale Fundraiser! This online-only event starts Thursday, May 1, at 12:00 p.m., and ends Monday, May 12, at 4:30 p.m....
On April 17, at approximately 3:48 p.m., a head-on collision occurred on Highway 25 near the intersection of 85th Street NE in Monticello Township. According to State Patrol reports, a 2024 Subaru...
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, May 6, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo (...
It’s often kids who have the biggest hearts. Eight-year-old Bella Pahl is a student at Tatanka Elementary who enjoys crafting and swimming. Bella’s creative spirit and compassionate heart are the...
Bison shutdown Edina; miscues costly versus EP   Pitching has and continues to be a big story for the early season success of this year’s Buffalo baseball team. Led by senior Caleb Johnson, the Bison...
Lamberts, Braun, Babatz elite at Elite Meet; Bison boys first at Roseville Invite   Eleven track and field athletes from Buffalo competed in nine different events in last Friday’s Elite Meet at...
Orono capitalizes on Bison’s mistakes; Head Coach seeks mental toughness down stretch   Coming off two key section wins against Chanhassen and Mound Westonka, the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team suffered...
Junior’s hot start continues; Bison first at Lake Tri   The 2024 Class AAA state boys’ golf tournament saw no teams from the Lake Conference qualify. But four members from last year’s state...
Bechtold steps in and places fourth in team scoring   The Lake Conference opener on Tuesday, April 22, at Braemar Golf Course provided two different challenges for the Bison girls’ golf team. The...

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