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Travelers should plan for roadwork and delays on Interstate 94 between Albertville and Monticello as the Minnesota Department of Transportation resumed its third and final year of construction on the I-94 Gap project on April 7. In 2025, crews widened and reconstructed the westbound road surface,...
I am providing an update on the case of David Bruce Delong who brutally murdered Amber Mary Czech in Cokato on November 11, 2025. Delong’s attorney made a motion to challenge his competency to proceed to trial. Minnesota law provides a process for the Court to assess a defendant’s competency to...
Autism Allies and the Special Services Department of BHM Schools will be sponsoring their Annual Disabilities Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Discovery Center (214 1st Ave. NE, Buffalo).  This free event provides resources and support to families of individuals...
Hands and Hearts for All will host its 17th Annual Treasure Sale fundraising event on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Montrose Community Center, 200 Center Ave. S, Montrose. All proceeds from the sale are being used to benefit Hands and Hearts for All, a group of community...
Unused medications left in cupboards, drawers, and cabinets can pose a risk for loved ones. To remove the risk and protect family, friends, and pets, it is important to properly dispose of these medications.  National Drug Take Back Day is April 25. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on that day,...
April marks National Donate Life Month, a powerful reminder of the lifesaving impact of organ donation.  Just a little over one year ago, on April 2, 2025, Denise Hermosillo received a heart transplant through organ donation.  Denise’s journey began in 2014. An active triathlete for over seven...
Elk River losses continue to be team’s main roadblock; Buffalo returns plenty of top-end talent   For the past decade, the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team has been knocking on the door of reaching the program’s first state tournament. The 2018 and 2019 squads lost as the No. 2 seed to Maple Grove in...
Vets look to fill scoring void of 105 goals   The Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team has plenty of question marks when it comes to this year’s varsity lineup. With 11 seniors gone from last year’s team that finished 8-7 and advanced to the Section 2 semifinals, Noah Vander Kooi remains confident that he...
Juniors Teschendorf, Sebey earn honor   It can take time for leadership qualities to emerge, but eventually those qualities cannot be hidden. By nominating Brielle Sebey and Braxton Teschendorf for the Minnesota State High School League’s ExCEL Award, Buffalo High School has granted recognition...
Ylitalo headlines experienced lineup   Don’t let the last name Hamer fool you. Nick Hamer is the new Head Coach of this year’s Buffalo boys’ golf team. While his last name is pronounced “hay-mer,” his nickname is spelled like the tool used to pound nails into the wall, but his coaching philosophy...

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The St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a blood drive for Red Cross on Wednesday, February 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the St. Francis Xavier Church basement (300 1st Ave....
Buffalo Boys Basketball will host Coaches vs. Cancer on Friday, Feb. 21, with the JV team playing at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity team playing at 7:00 p.m.  This year’s event will help to support Frank...
Buffalo United Methodist Church will host a Red Cross Blood drive on Thursday, March 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is always a critical need for blood. Donating at this drive will help supply...
When asked to picture a kite flying in the air, most folks envision a warm summer day with winds breezing from the open skies of a beach or spacious green field. Here in Minnesota, we challenge those...
Field, DuBois lead Bison past Eden Prairie; scores on rise heading into Section 5AA tournament   The Buffalo gymnastics team continued its upward trend with a 136.15 to 126.175 home win last Thursday...
Senior night sees three seniors break four more records   Senior night for the eight members on this year’s Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team was a memorable one, particularly for Rylan Close, James Lemus...
Babatz, Roehl win Mound Westonka titles; Roehl hits 100   “The big three” on this year’s Buffalo wrestling team are now the big three-zero – three-zero as in 30 wins and counting. Senior Ryan Babatz...
Coyotes earn No. 2 seed with 18-2 win   The recent rise of the Coyotes’ adapted sports program has a lot to do with one of the state’s shortest players. Jacob Centko may be small in stature, but the...

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