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Buffalo qualifies five in four events for state meet; two capture section titles    A day of celebration lasted throughout the entire weekend for a handful of swimmers on the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team. At the conclusion of last Friday’s preliminary round of the Section 8AA tournament at the...
Three unanswered goals leads to 5-2 quarterfinal defeat   The Plymouth Ice Center (PIC) has been a house of horrors for the Buffalo boys’ hockey team. Including an 8-2 loss on Jan. 8, the Bison have gone 0-7 against the Trojans at the PIC since joining the Lake Conference at the start of the 2019-...
Clarine Elliott, 92  July 3, 1933 - January 23, 2026 Clarine “Clare” Agnes Elliott (Barthel) originally from Buffalo, MN, passed away peacefully January 23, 2026, at the age of 92, at Taylor Care Center in Jacksonville, FL, surrounded by her daughter, Terri Nordeen and husband, David. Clare was...
As we move through February, it makes me happy to know that MLB Spring Training games are underway, with the first official games played last Friday. Spring Training is, well, a sign of spring, and that is a good thing. Early outlooks and season predictions look a bit mixed for the Twins, but a...
Graduations   Univ. of Minnesota, Duluth  The following students graduated following the fall 2025 semester.      Albertville - Angela Danger, Computer Science B A.      Annandale - Noble Rau, Mechanical Engineering B S M E.      Buffalo - Travis Bradford, Finance B B A; Josiah Driver, Marketing B...
Where did February go? How can it already be March? The calendar assures us that it is. This week, we are thinking about mixing up the meal routine, by trying to add something new to your weekly meal plan! Gluten Free French Toast Casserole   Prep Time: 12 hr.  Cook Time: 1 hr.  Total Time: 13 hr...

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The Knights of Columbus and the Church of St. Timothy in Maple Lake will sponsor a free-will hurricane relief breakfast at St. Timothy’s School (215 Division Street E, Maple Lake) on Sunday, October...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer are helping to support the 2024 “Trick-or-Treat Merchants Event” again this year. It will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p....
This week’s candidate profiles are Hanover and Montrose Mayor and City Council. Hanover Mayor Chris Kauffman is not seeking re-election. Current city council member Greg Zgutowicz is running against...
 The Blessing Closet will be available without an appointment, on Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy. 25 South, Buffalo. The Blessing Closet provides...
The City of Hanover will host a pumpkin-decorating and costume contest at the Hanover City Garage (11250 5th St. NE) on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Trophies will be awarded for...
A tradition exists amongst runners at Buffalo High School. Members of the boy’s track team have honored that tradition, first started in 2009 by BHS alumni Zach Mellon and member of 2009 Class AA...
Kvant’s overtime goal ends Buffalo’s state hopes in 1-0 overtime loss; Flynn reaches 20 goals   As the old saying goes; “If you’re going to be the champs, you have to beat the champs.” In front of a...
Wins over Elk River, Sauk Rapids sets up finals showdown with Lumberjacks   The Buffalo boys’ soccer team came into this year’s Section 8AAAA tournament with home field advantage throughout as the No...
No. 10 ranked Buffalo boys place fourth in Lake standings; girls finish seventh   Each year, the Lake Conference cross country meet typically comes down to “the big three” when it comes to the boys’...

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