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Lamberts caps off big senior season with 300 hurdles title     Senior Rose Lamberts came into this season already holding the Buffalo track and field team’s female school record for the 300-meter hurdles.   Lamberts set the school record as a first-year hurdler in a time of 44.50 during her junior...
Lenton’s big season ends with state championship mile run    Senior Tristan Lenton’s reaction after crossing the finish line during last Saturday’s one-mile finals race in the Class AAA state meet at St. Michael-Albertville High School was priceless. With a time of 4:12.33, Lenton not only set...
Former state champ makes appearance to see state victory    It had been 18 years since the last singles victory came from a Buffalo boys’ tennis player in the Class AA state tournament. Junior Will Schmidt became the first player to qualify for the singles tourney since Michael Sicora’s state title...
Byron Gustafson, 80 Byron Walter Gustafson, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, friendships, and accomplishments.  He was a devoted friend, animal lover, and a man who held firmly to his beliefs and values throughout his life. Byron had a deep...
Flag Day is fast approaching – celebrated June 14 in honor of the Stars and Stripes. While not a federal holiday, Flag Day serves as an important reminder of our nation’s history and the values represented by the American flag. The origins of Flag Day trace back to June 14, 1777, when the Second...
Academic Honors   Univ. of Minnesota Crookston (4.0) The following student was named to the Chancellor’s List for the spring 2026 semester.      Buffalo - Taylor Rey Ryan.      (3.66-3.99) The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.      Albertville - Abbas...
Father’s Day is coming up, and in many homes, it’s a grilling holiday. Typically, the menu includes all of dad’s favorite foods, and those always seem to include the grill (and of course, dad doing the grilling)! Try a few new ideas and see if you can provide dad a new favorite!  AND... maybe give...

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Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 14. Performances are each Thursday through August 28, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.  This week’s concert features The...
Blessing Closet Distribution Day will be held Saturday, August 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy 25 S., Buffalo.  The Blessing Closet offers FREE clothing to ALL...
Buffalo Historical Society and Buffalo Community Center present Veterans Program – A Special Evening of History and Remembrance on Monday, August 18, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Buffalo Community...
(Editor’s Note: This article is printed with permission from the author. Photographs are published with permission from the Minnesota Historical Society.)   In 1859, lawlessness and injustice led to...
Diverse background helped land 1999 Buffalo High School graduate professional announcing gigs   Buffalo native Rusty Kath took one inch of space and ran with it. A 1999 graduate of Buffalo High...
Bison to compete in new class, section    Each season brings something new to the table when it comes to high school sports. For the Buffalo girls’ tennis team, the 2025 season is all about change....
Delano, Howard Lake, Maple Lake earn state berths    The Buffalo Bulldogs may not have qualified for this year’s Class A Amateur Baseball State Tournament, but a 21-3 season saw them go 6-0 versus...
Tomato Season! This week, we will explore some delicious recipes featuring a garden staple, tomatoes! Tomatoes are for more than just BLTs! Explore all the different options for this delicious...

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