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This cold snap has put us into hibernation mode and soup is on the menu! Try some new variations and freeze some for the next cold snap. (We live in MN - it will be cold for a while yet). On a positive note, have you noticed it is staying lighter longer at night? Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup  ...
The 17th Annual Festival of Trees welcomed a record 3,488 visitors, all eager to enjoy more than 88 decorated trees and multiple scenes throughout the Wright County Historical Society’s building. Each visitor received an activity sheet and ballot to be completed and turned in after viewing all...
Fencing can be seen around a scheduled tear-down of an existing building located just off Hwy. 25 and 14th St. NE with the demolition scheduled within the next few weeks. According to Buffalo City Engineer Justin Kannas, construction includes removing a portion of the frontage road between 14th St...
One of the two victims in the murder/suicide on Monday evening, January 8, at a Super 8 Hotel in Cloquet had Wright County ties. Patrick Roers, who was 35-years-old, and a resident of Deer River at the time of his death, was born in Buffalo in 1988 and spent most of his life growing up in...
The annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is a free event, and free kites will be provided for children while supplies last.  There will be dog sled rides, Fishing Klinic for Kids, Chopper...
The Wright County Planning Commission met last Thursday, Jan. 11, to discuss numerous items, one of which was a gravel pit proposed by MBE, Inc. at State Hwy. 25 N. and County Rd. 113, adjacent to Buffalo Evangelical Free Church. After about an hour of discussion by the planning commission members...
At the Montrose City Council meeting on Monday, January 8, the council discussed the Banyon proposal for ACH (Automated Clearing House) direct payments to vendors. The city would begin sending direct payments, rather than mailing or sending out checks for payments.   City Clerk/Treasurer Jackie...
Stop by the Buffalo Band’s 9th Annual Mattress Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Buffalo High School, 877 Bison Blvd. Every purchase benefits the band, and there are big savings to be had on a variety of mattresses; financing is also available. All sizes are available (...
As Buffalo Strong week approaches next month, Buffalo Strong invites the community for their ideas. This year’s Buffalo Strong week is Sunday, February 4, through Friday, February 9, and will focus on Community and Connection. All are encouraged to consider submitting a project, event, or service...
Thanks to some recent cold weather, the Delano Ice Palace will open this Sunday, Jan. 21, in Delano Central Park.  There will, again, be handcrafted ice sculptures and fire shows, along with new events and food and beverage vendors. Hours will be Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 5:00 to 9:00 p....

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The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 40th year of hosting the Buffalo Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on the streets of downtown...
The Blessing Closet will have its Quarterly Distribution of FREE clothing for children and their parents at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo on Saturday, August 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m....
The Concerts in the Park series continues on Thursday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Sturges Park in Buffalo. ABBASolutely will be performing music by ABBA.  Food will be provided by The Butchery,...
Due to the heavy rains, the construction site along Hwy 25 discharged sanitary and storm sewer water into Buffalo Lake. Currently, we have closed Sturges Park beach area, and all fishing in that area...
Classics by the Lake in Buffalo, that was to take place on Saturday, September 9, has now been canceled, due to local road construction in the downtown area.  The event typically occurs annually on...
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) Buffalo will be holding their annual Military Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, August 31, at Sturges Park in Buffalo. They will also be celebrating their 10th...
 The 2023 Antique Car Run from New London to New Brighton took place from Wednesday, August 9, through Sunday, August 13. The antique cars drive 120 miles, making various pit stops on the way. The...
Bulldog offense struggled down stretch; focus in 2024 will be commitment   Four runs. While the pitching was solid and the defense was good, the lack of offense cost the Buffalo Bulldogs their season...
Pickleheads gives pickleball players opportunities for America’s fastest growing sport   If someone said five years ago that pickleball would be a popular sport in the United States, one would have...
Buffalo looks to replace key seniors; season starts after four practices   The Buffalo girls’ tennis team traditionally has kicked off its competitive season the same week as the opening day of...

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