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SECTION 5AA QUARTERFINAL  BUFFALO 4, STMA 3   SECTION 5AA SEMIFINAL  WAYZATA 7, BUFFALO 0   Bison doubles step up in 4-3 victory over STMA; No. 1 Trojans end season   The Buffalo girls’ tennis team finished with three less wins than the 2022 team that finished 11-14 overall. But the 2023 squad...
The degree of difficulty the Buffalo boys’ soccer team’s schedule presented reaped the benefits when the section seedings were released on Monday. Despite an 0-7 record and last-place finish in the Lake Conference, the Bison still received a No. 4 seed and home playoff game in this Thursday’s...
Debra Eckblad, 66 Debra Ann (Burkstrand) Eckblad, born on July 12, 1957, in Cokato, Minnesota, passed away on September 26, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Debra was the cherished daughter of Clifford and Eleanor (Johnson) Burkstrand and grew up on her family farm in Stockholm Township. Her...
Fearmongering seems to be everywhere today. In the news, politics, radio, commercials, advertisements, social media, and more. Fearmongering is defined as the action if deliberately arousing public fear or alarm about a particular issue.  Unfortunately, fearmongering has become so common over the...
Graduations   Univ. of Wisconsin - La Crosse    The following student graduated following the summer 2023 semester.    St. Michael - Abby Radtke, BS, International Business Major.  
This time of year is full of cooler weather, apple orchards and football games.  How exciting it is to get back into the kitchen for comfort food cooking and baking! Take some time to explore some new recipes to add to your weekly menu. NOTE: If you have a tried-and-true recipe for the holidays,...

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Sheriff Sean Deringer (left) and Deputy Matt Treichler (right) went for the Polar Plunge last year. This year’s plunge is Saturday, March 7, at Sturges Park.  (Photo by Miriam Orr)
“Brrr”ing it on! It’s never too early to sign up for the Polar Plunge. Come show your support for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) and learn firsthand what it means to be “freezin’ for a reason’!”...
The Buffalo City Council on Monday, March 2, called for the sale of bonds to finance the construction of the new fire station, the purchase of equipment, and the financing of water and sewer projects...
Wright County is now officially a “Second Amendment Dedicated County” according to a resolution to that effect that was passed by the members of the Board of Wright County Commissioners on Tuesday,...
Hundreds of spectators traveled to Canterbury Park on Leap Day to watch athletes and riders participate in the “Extreme Skijoring” event. Among the numerous competitors were many Wright County residents, including Macy Diehl (above), of Buffalo, who towed racers in the event. (Photos by Miriam Orr)
The weather on Saturday, Feb. 29 was not only beautiful for Leap Day, but it was also perfect for a day at the track. Hundreds of folks traveled to Canterbury Park in Shakopee to watch Extreme Horse...
Bison senior diver Quincy Kabe placed fifth in last weekend’s Class AA state diving competition. Kabe’s score of 370.70 was the highest score and finish for any Buffalo diver at state. (Photos by Rob LaPlante) 
Senior diver, Quincy Kabe, took three extra steps up than he did a year ago on this year’s Class AA state podium. Kabe placed fifth in last Saturday’s final round of the state diving event with a...
Buffalo’s Ryan Scherber (top) shook off a first-round loss to place fourth in this year’s 132-pound weight class at last weekend’s Class 3A state tourney.
Two Buffalo wrestlers took two different paths to reach the podium at this year’s Class AA state tournament last weekend at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Ryan Scherber placed fourth at 132 pounds....
In November, I wrote about the thirteen virtues of Benjamin Franklin, and how Franklin sought each day to make conscious self-improvements. I hoped to bring some of his ideas, including avoiding...
Irish Eggs
Irish Eggs    2 T. butter 6 potatoes, peeled & sliced 1 onion, minced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 6 eggs, beaten   In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Add potatoes, onion...
Originally a novel published in 1903 by Jack London, “The Call of the Wild” follows a curious, adventuresome dog named Buck through the Canadian Yukon, during the height of the 1890s Klondike Gold...

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