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Joseph Buschel, 48
Joseph “Joe” Louis Buschel, age 48, of Buffalo, MN, formerly of Big Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025.
He was born on February 12, 1977, in Buffalo to Steven and Mary (Holthaus) Buschel. Joe later moved to Dassel where he graduated from Dassel-Cokato High...
Whenever the holiday season comes to an end, like it recently did, I feel a bit bleak. The end of the holidays signal the beginning of winter in my mind. Winter officially kicked off on Dec. 21, but who’s counting a few days here and there. With the kids back in school, the holidays are but a...
Graduations
Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln
The following student graduated following the fall 2025 semester.
Otsego - Levi James Fox, BS, Business Administration.
Academic Honors
McPherson College, KS
(3.55-4.0)
The following student was named to the Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester...
This week, we will feature comfort food... Casseroles!
Nothing says “Minnesota Winter” better than a warm, homecooked casserole.
Enjoy!
Amish Breakfast Casserole
Prep: 15 min.
Cook: 35 min.
Servings: 12
1 lb. sliced bacon, diced
1 med. sweet onion, chopped
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 C...
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Throwers, relays enjoy big day at Lake Championships; Buffalo teams place seventh
Despite two seventh place finishes in the final conference standings, last Thursday’s Lake Championships at St....
Five Bulldog pitchers fan 13 in season opener
The Buffalo Bulldogs posted an impressive 6-1 home victory in their season opener Wednesday, May 22, against the Andover Aces.
It was impressive in the...
Rhubarb was imported from China as a medicinal plant. Since then, people have disagreed on what rhubarb should be classified as. Botanically it is a vegetable, but people use it as a fruit. In fact...
The Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering, sponsored by the Minnesota Pilots’ Association, was held last Friday and Saturday at the Buffalo Municipal Airport for its 10th year of celebrating Minnesota...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, May 20. City staff and council discussed and reviewed notes and minutes from a Public Hearing and Planning Commission meeting held on May 13, regarding the...
Buffalo High School seniors were honored at the 38th Annual Academic Awards Luncheon hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 15. Students had the opportunity to take the...
The Buffalo Days 77th annual celebration will take place from Sunday, June 9, through Sunday, June 16.
There are a variety of festivities, activities, and happenings going on throughout the entire...
Referenced KARE 11 story
Hennepin County prosecutors announced charges have been brought against a 28-year-old Monticello man, related to the shooting death of an off-duty firefighter at...
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