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The STMA Robotics Team—known in competition as Team 7028, Binary Battalion—is inviting the community to rally behind local students at a unique fundraiser on Sunday, February 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Liberty Bar and Restaurant in St. Michael. The event, hosted by the St. Michael Lions...
Wiggins lifts No. 1 Wayzata past No. 3 Buffalo; wins over STMA, Washburn keep Bison No. 3 in rankings   A capacity crowd got treated to arguably the best high school basketball game of the season in last Friday’s showdown between the No. 1 ranked Wayzata boys’ basketball team at No. 3 ranked...
Seventh grader making mark on high school team; Bison go 1-2 over three duals   This year’s Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team is getting contributions from all shapes and sizes – young and old. One of the youngest contributors to a team that improved to 5-3 in duals with a 105-78 home victory Tuesday,...
Corbin’s hat trick ends 19-game skid against rival NWC; Bison face Alex to open section play   Senior captain Avery Corbin meant what she said following the Buffalo girls’ hockey team’s 2-2 tie at home on Tuesday, Jan. 27, against Waconia. “I’d say the year has been pretty up-and-down. Just in my...
‘Team week’ leads to team success at St. Agnes; Bison finish 3-4 in Lake   After three straight weekends competing in individual tournaments, the Buffalo wrestlers focused their attention this past weekend to their teammates. A 3-1 record posted last Saturday in the St. Agnes Duals tied Buffalo for...
David Boe, 54 David “Dave” Boe, age 54, of Maple Lake, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home under the care of St. Croix Hospice and his family. Memorial Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake, with Pastor Michael Grose...
The big game is almost here. Super Bowl XLIX kicks off Sunday, Feb. 8, at 5:30 p.m., and as with every Super Bowl Sunday, the days leading up to kickoff are filled with never-ending hype and speculation, along with countless storylines. As I sift through the sea of information, a theme of...
Graduations   Saint Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota, Winona  The following student graduated following the fall 2025 semester.      Monticello - Martin Garr.   North Dakota State University, Fargo      Bryce Fobbe, of Annandale, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Finance following the fall 2025...

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This week, we have Blue Ribbon recipes! These are recipes that have won at local county fairs. It is always good to know - it’s a Winner! Blue-Ribbon Doughnuts   Prep: 30 min. + chilling  Cook: 5...
Night to Unite was held in Buffalo on Tuesday, August 6. The event gave neighbors a chance to gather and come together. Members of the Buffalo Fire Department pause for a photo with local kids. See...
The 38th annual New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run saw 42 vehicles from the early 1900’s stop at the Buffalo American Legion on Saturday, August 10. From coast to coast, Florida to California...
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, August 6. Council Member Zgutowicz expressed thanks and gratitude for public works staff, Supervisor Trent Brunn and staff members Mike Thompson and Dustin...
A community gathering and prayer vigil to honor the life of Gina Schaffer was held on August 2, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Monticello. The 18-year-old’s life was tragically cut short on...
Applications are currently open for Century Home recognition through the City of Buffalo Heritage Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB). This initiative aims to acknowledge homes that are over 100 years...
On Saturday, August 17, the Gear-Head Get Together swap meet and show 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,...
Concerts in the Park on Thursday, August 15, will be Wings Over America, a tribute to Paul McCartney and Wings. Concerts are held at the bandshell in Sturges Park in Buffalo beginning at 7:00 p.m....
The streets of downtown Buffalo will be filled with artisans as The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates their 41st Annual Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:...

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