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The National Audubon Society invites you to join in the longest-running community science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Monday, January 1, 2024, birders and residents in Northern Wright County will take part in this tradition, many rising before dawn to participate. This...
A friendly-looking reindeer named Slim, made of priority boxes, greets postal patrons at the Buffalo Post Office. Ho-Ho Slim! (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Since an aggressive new pricing policy was put in place by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in 2021, newspapers have seen postal price increases of more than 30%. The USPS Board of Governors recently approved another 16.3% increase for 2024, which brings the total increase to nearly 50% since 2021....
There will be a free community meal on Thursday, December 21, (3rd Thursday of each month) at the Montrose Community Center (200 Center Ave S Montrose), from 5:00-6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Grace Place Collaborative and generous individuals, for more information contact Pastor Cathy at...
If you are interested in learning more about foster care opportunities, there are two upcoming orientations. There will be an orientation on Monday, January 8, and Monday, February 5, at the Wright County Government Center located at 3650 Braddock Avenue NE. Buffalo. To start the conversation to...
The Great River Regional Library is holding a winter reading challenge beginning January 2, through February 29. You can register at your library and enter drawings for prizes. Keep track of your reading, earn online badges, get book recommendations, and make reading a habit.  This reading...
Emily Bischoff-Bruintjes, formerly of Buffalo, has been living in Israel for almost ten years now. Bischoff graduated from Buffalo High School in 2009. While attending BHS she participated in The Herd marching band.  Bischoff-Bruintjes became interested in pursuing a career in Archeology. “My...
Field’s big day leads Buffalo past Edina; junior posted top scores on floor, all-around   It was a “field day,” of sorts, for the Buffalo gymnastics team during its home opener last Thursday against conference rival Edina. The Bison improved to 2-0 with a 133.20 to 129.40 victory over the Hornets....
Three wrestlers post milestone victories in 42-24 win over Skippers; EV-W knocks off two Lake schools   A double forfeit results in zero points for both teams in wrestling, but in a Lake Conference matchup last Thursday between Buffalo and Minnetonka, the zero points proved to be huge in the Bison’...

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The 36th annual Albertville Friendly City Days will run Wednesday, June 7, through Sunday, June 11. There will be many enjoyable events scheduled during Albertville’s five days of summer fun. A...
There are a variety of events at the Buffalo Community Center (BCC) throughout Buffalo Days. BCC is located at 206 Central Avenue, Buffalo. Monday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m., $3 entry fee for Buffalo...
Buffalo High School Class of 2023, with a senior class of 462 students, will be graduating this Friday, June 9. The ceremony will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Bison Field West at Buffalo High School. If...
Bring a blanket or a chair to the Sturges Park Bandshell at 7:00 p.m. this Sunday, June 11, to hear the Buffalo Community Orchestra perform their annual “Concert in the Park.” The concert, which...
Minnesota’s oldest Pro Rodeo, The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo will be held from Thursday, June 22, to Saturday, June 24, at the Buffalo Rodeo Grounds. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m., and the...
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, June 10. This includes Lake Maria State Park, which is located seven miles...
FOX-9 Meteorologist Ian Leonard makes Buffalo a regular stop; numbers decrease but not popularity   FOX-9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard resides in Eden Prairie. But his home away from home every...
Bison win titles in three events; near misses in others   It was a meet of close calls for the Buffalo track and field teams at last week’s Section 8AAA tournament. The two-day event kicked off with...

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