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For the second year in a row, the Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby is being cancelled due to weather and safety concerns.  This popular wintertime event was embarking on its 49th year. Inconsistent ice and an upcoming warm spell were reasons the organizing committee decided to cancel their festivities...
It’s funny. I believe the average person knows more about the Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis), a critter of Africa and Southwest Asia, than they do about the badger in our own backyard, the American Badger (Taxidea taxus). Social media has a lot to do with the Honey Badger phenomena and...
Schaap, Halderson lead young squad; Bison seventh in Lake Conference final standings   After each of the seven schools from the Lake Conference had completed last Thursday’s high kick performances, the senior dancers from each team were introduced to the crowd at Buffalo High School. While some...
Buffalo 0-2-1 on homestand   Junior goalie Ava Jovan continues to pile up the shots as starting netminder for the Buffalo girls’ hockey team.  Through 20 games, Jovan ranks second in the state among all goaltenders in both shots faced (820) and saves (748). While the stats prove Jovan is one of the...
The Buffalo gymnastics team made it a clean sweep in last Thursday’s dual meet at Eden Prairie. The Bison ended their two-meet losing streak to improve to 4-2 on the season and 2-1 in the Lake Conference with a 135.25 to 125.75 victory. Buffalo outscored the Eagles in all four events led by Lydia...
Edina’s big guns power past Bison   In a meet where all points matter, it were some valuable points left off the board that potentially cost the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team one spot in the final standings in last Saturday’s Section 8AA True Team meet in Brainerd. Whether you finish in first place...
Raymond Banyai, 90 Raymond M. Banyai, of Buffalo, MN, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on May 29, 1933, in Lefor, North Dakota, and spent his early years on the family farm alongside his 11 brothers and sisters. Around 1968, Raymond made the move to...
Academic Honors   Alexandria Technical & Community College (3.5-4.0)      The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester.      Buffalo - Maylin Krone.      Hanover - Ellie Millard.      Howard Lake - Carsyn Boyum.      Maple Lake - Abigail Paumen.      ...

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Athletics, Huskies, Lakers, Larks to state; four Bulldogs selected in draft   Two regular season losses are the only thing standing in the way of a perfect season thus far for the Delano Athletics. A...
Did you know... Canning was actually introduced by Nicholas Appert in 1795 as a challenge by Napoleon Bonaparte.   Napoleon offered a reward for whoever could develop a safe, reliable food...
One of the many block parties celebrated on Tuesday, August 1, was at Douglas Drive in Buffalo. Many neighbors came together and enjoyed the evening, which included members of the Buffalo Fire and...
Please join us for the Kiddie parade during Celebrate Montrose on Saturday, August 19. Lineup will begin at 10:15 a.m. at City Hall and will begin at 10:30 a.m., ending at Lions Park.  Come dressed...
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...
Public hearing on cannabis set for Aug. 15    An agreement with US Bank Stadium regarding overtime opportunities for Wright County deputies came into question at the Tuesday, Aug. 1, Wright County...
On Saturday, August 19, the Gear-Head Get-Together show and swap meet will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in downtown Maple Lake. Bring your cars, trucks, hot-rods, motorcycles, scooters,...
The Concerts in the Park series continues on Thursday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m. at Sturges Park in Buffalo. Shane Martin Band – Songs of the South will be performing music an Alabama Tribute. Food...

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