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It’s been 75 years since they were in high school. The Buffalo Class of 1950 came together for their annual reunion. A time reflecting on moments of their youth were brought back to life – if only for a day.
Four of the 76 graduating class from 1950 attended the reunion. There are 14 classmates...
First trip to state in 21 years within grasp; Buffalo dominant in home playoff wins over Brainerd, Monti
With one goal in mind, the Buffalo boys’ soccer team scored 10 in two home playoff wins to open last week’s Section 8AAA tournament.
Coming off the program’s first-ever undefeated regular...
Spring Lake Park holds on for 21-7 victory over Bison
With a district football title and No. 1 seed in the upcoming Section 6-5A on the line, it was the visiting Spring Lake Panthers bringing home a 21-7 road victory last Friday against Buffalo.
Both teams took turns shutting down each other’s...
Buffalo, STMA square off in Section 8AAA championship for third-straight year; Kotish nets hat trick
Courtney Kotish’s gymnastics background was on full display to kick off the post-season run for the Buffalo girls’ soccer team.
Kotish scored not once, not twice, but three times over a 10-minute...
Lenton hits sub-16 at conference final
Dave Knutsen has seen his share of talented runners pass through as head coach of the Buffalo boys’ cross country team.
Although their team run of nine straight state tournament appearances and eight straight section titles will inevitably come to an end at...
Maurice Bowers, 90
Maurice Munro Bowers, age 90, of Buffalo, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1935, in Beulah, Michigan, the son of Earl Sr. and Grace (Reed) Bowers.
Maurice spent his childhood growing up on the family farm in Benzie County,...
A couple of weeks ago, my family managed to do the “North Shore in a day” — something I once thought required an entire weekend’s dedication. We left early on a Sunday morning, with a goal of hitting the road by 6:00 a.m. The car actually rolled out of the driveway at 6:15. Not bad for a family...
Graduations
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA
The following student graduated on June 2025 semester.
St. Michael - Payton Anderson, Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Academic Honors
University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, MD
(3.5-4.0)
The following student was named to...
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On October 9, the Wright County Horticultural Society will host Stan Tekiela at 6:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Covenant Church, 1601 Hwy. 25 N, Buffalo.
This event is free and open to the public. Stan...
After almost 10 years, I returned to one of my favorite places to film and photograph the largest land predator in the world. The only known animal to actively hunt people to eat. An animal so big...
WEEK 4: BUFFALO 33, EASTVIEW 18
Osterbauer’s pick-six ignites third-straight win
Four days after Buffalo senior Wyatt Osterbauer posted on his social media account that he committed next season...
Edina breaks six BCMS pool records; Smith enjoying big year
Pool records were set early and often for the visiting Edina girls’ swim/dive team in last Thursday’s 96-80 road win at Buffalo.
The...
Bison overpower EP; drop five-set thriller at STMA
For the second time in as many tournaments this season, the Buffalo volleyball team finished last weekend’s 12-team Hopkins Invitational with a 3-...
THANK YOU for ALL the wonderful recipes!
There were many that our Drummer Test Kitchen group is excited to try!
We did a random drawing and the winner for the September contest was Christine B. with...
Large crowds enjoyed last Thursday’s Buffalo Strong Street Party of Hope in Downtown Buffalo. See more photos inside this week's issue of the Journal-Press. (Photo by Karie Bruder)
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon-Buffalo (BTYR) celebrated their 10-year anniversary at the 10th annual Military Appreciation Picnic and Concert in the Park this past August. They are so grateful to all the...
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