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Elouise Carlson, 82
Elouise was born October 26, 1943, in Elk River, MN and passed away from this earthly life on Tuesday December 9, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born to Lawrence and Marie Vasseur, the third of seventeen children. She graduated from Elk River high school in 1961, moved to...
Elouise Carlson, 82
Elouise was born October 26, 1943, in Elk River, MN and passed away from this earthly life on Tuesday December 9, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born to Lawrence and Marie Vasseur, the third of seventeen children. She graduated from Elk River high school in 1961, moved to...
Holiday gift giving can be a bit of a double edge sword. It’s fun exchanging presents with friends and family, but picking out the perfect Christmas gift can be a challenge, especially when people don’t really need more “stuff” to fill their already overflowing homes.
In recent years, more...
Graduations
Mount Mercy Univ., Cedar Rapids, IA
The following student graduated following the fall 2025 semester.
Howard Lake - Amelia Lueck, Nursing.
Univ. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
The following student graduated following the fall 2025 semester.
St. Michael - Michael Jensen, Helen...
‘Tis the season for entertaining!
At this time of year, we are all planning for different kinds of festive gatherings.
This week we will look at some great appetizers and bring-along foods for a group (or stay at home) event!
Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year!
Puff...
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The 877 Scholarship Foundation is sponsoring their 30th annual Scholarship Pork Chop Dinner on Thursday, April 11, from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Community Middle School. The cost of a meal is...
It was just before the pandemic that I last went to see one of the most amazing natural spectacles on the face of the earth—the annual migration of the Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis) in south...
Bison return four state qualifiers; numbers reach highest totals in 2020s
As Scott Palmer embarks on year 30 as head track and field coach of both the Buffalo boys’ and girls’ programs, a couple...
Competition for spots heat up
One year removed from a 3-20 season, this year’s Buffalo softball team is ready to start from a clean slate.
One area of strength last year’s team displayed this year’...
April Fools’ Day is celebrated all around the world. Here are a few fun facts:
The exact origin of April Fools’ Day is unknown but is believed to have started in France in the 16th Century. In...
Maple Lake Royalty waves to the crowd as they are pulled down Division Street during the St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 16. From left to right, Maple Lake Jr. Princess, Olivia Rollings; Maple Lake...
Lifelong Buffalo resident, Toni Kock, recently attended one of the monthly breakfast gatherings at Buffalo Perkins where she visits with former classmates from the Buffalo High School class of 1962...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, March 18. The City held a public hearing regarding an interim ordinance prohibiting the establishment of new uses related to the retail sale of cannabis...
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