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Football is a wildly popular sport throughout much of North America. That popularity kicks up a notch come January, when collegiate and professional players are battling it out in their respective playoffs with an end goal of winning a championship. Watch parties have become a game day tradition...
The term "the perfect wedding" can be somewhat misleading. Couples have their own ideas regarding the perfect wedding, and no single vision is more worthy of that characterization than another. Tradition plays a big role at many weddings, as couples have long embraced customs like the first dance,...
The dawn of a new year is often characterized as a chance to wipe the slate clean and start anew. The tradition of making New Year's resolutions reinforces that characterization, as many people resolve to turn over a new leaf and commit to a year of self-improvement on January 1. While the phrase "...
Millions of people are gearing up for skiing season, during which time spent on the slopes offers the ultimate rush of adrenaline. Skiers share snow-covered mountains with snowboarders seeking that downhill thrill. Snowboarding is a winter sport that blends components of skiing, surfing and...
After much thought and prayer, I want to share with our community that I will not be seeking another term as your sheriff. I will, however, continue to serve proudly through the end of this year and remain fully committed to the responsibilities of this office during that time. Serving as sheriff...
Ownership of Buffalo Floral recently changed hands, with the business seeing its third owner in nearly 73-year history.  Buffalo native Janine Kohlbeck, along with her husband, Brent, recently purchased the well-known flower shop that has served the community since 1953. Located downtown, the shop...
The Hanover City Council approved a utility study proposal during its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 6. Council welcomed new City Engineer Jeff Oliver who reviewed a proposal by WSB to complete a city-wide study of Hanover’s water and sewer utility systems.  A limited-scope study...
Lifelong Buffalo area resident, Melinda Koosman, 63, was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Tuesday, January 6, on Hwy. 7 and Cable Ave. in Winsted Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 8:38 a.m. when a Freightliner straight truck headed eastbound...
A 28-year-old Buffalo man was killed during a shooting inside the Lawrence City Hall building early on the morning of Monday, January 5, according to the Lawrence Kansas Police Department. The deceased was identified as Omar Dominguez Gavilan, who authorities believe was traveling through Kansas on...
The Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. This program exists through the continued support of and coordination by University of Minnesota Extension, the College of Food,...

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Schmidt shoots 99, Klersy perfect 100 in individual shoot; Buffalo places 21st   Last Friday got progressively better for Buffalo junior Andrew Schmidt. Schmidt was making his first-career appearance...
Manager Corey Braun knows a thing or two about being in the spotlight. As a player from the early-2000s through the mid-2010s, Braun played in a handful of all-star games as a member of the Buffalo...
Happy 4th of July! I don’t know about you, but I am having a hard time getting my head around the fact that June is just about done and we are getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July! However you...
Crowning of the new 2024-25 Buffalo Royalty took place on the final day of Buffalo Days, Sunday, June 16. From left to right are Princess Laura Ryder, Miss Buffalo Carley Kill, and Princess Gwyn...
The 70th annual Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo kicks off with the first of three performances starting Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m. Pictured is a cowboy (name not available) from last year’s rodeo...
The Buffalo City Council met this past Monday, June 17, and received updates on revenue bonding needs and fiber upgrades to continue expanding and improving the city’s fiber network. Prior to these...
A 44-year-old Monticello man, Derrick Ray Sartwell, was killed in a crash Tuesday evening, June 11, involving a semi-trailer truck on Highway 10 in Becker. Sartwell suffered fatal injuries after his...
At 12:46 p.m. Friday, June 14, an accident occurred at the intersection of Hwy. 24 and 179th Street NW in Clearwater Township near the Kwik Trip station that resulted in two fatalities. A Chevy...

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