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Two state swimmers return to lineup
Twelve of the 34 rostered players on this year’s Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team are middle schoolers. Six of them are seventh graders.
While young on paper, the talent of some of the underclassmen, mixed in with the experience of the upperclassmen have this...
Bison girls return leaders of all ages; two state runners return
The Buffalo girls’ cross country team made giant strides in 2024, and with a few top runners returning to this year’s roster, the 2025 season is looking to build on its progress.
“We’re still going to have a young team. Cady...
Breakout season saw Buffalo earn three Lake wins
The 2024 season ended in disappointment for the Buffalo boys’ soccer team, but in the big picture, it was arguably one of the program’s best.
After losing seasons in five straight years prior, Buffalo finished last year with an impressive 11-4-4...
Darla Groshens, 86
Darla Mae Groshens, age 86, of Buffalo, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Havenwood of Buffalo.
Born on August 6, 1938, in South Branch, MN, Darla was the daughter of Henry and Regina Sodeman. On November 28, 1959, she married the love of her life, Jack...
The state fair kicks off this week. My family and I plan to make our annual pilgrimage to St. Paul in the coming days. We enjoy seeing the sights and trying a variety of foods. If you like to eat tasty treats, the Minnesota State Fair is the place to be, but I’ve noticed that as I have aged and...
Graduations
Bismarck State College, ND
The following student graduated following the spring 2025 semester.
Delano - Trinidi Clarke, Associate in Arts.
Academic Honors
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
(3.6-4.0)
The following student was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025...
We (in rural MN) are lucky, and a bit spoiled, with the locally grown fresh fruits, veggies and flowers available at the farmers markets and food stands!
Nothing beats fresh-picked corn on the cob or green beans, just to name a few.
Take advantage of the local markets and stands! We are thankful...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Uff da, more rain when most of the state doesn’t need it. Soils are waterlogged, and fields on some farms flooded. Despite the challenging summer that has alternated between heat advisories, air quality alerts, and torrential rain, a lot...
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The 12th annual Transition Trek+ event, featuring a vendor fair, speakers and more, will take place from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, at the Discovery Center in Buffalo (214 1st Ave. NE...
Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22.
The Minnesota State Parks will be celebrating Earth Day by having no entrance fees to the parks all day long.
Visit your favorite state park on Saturday...
Spring clean-up days for Buffalo residents will be held on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic Center. The Civic Center is located at 1306...
Everyone is welcome to a free multi-event which will occur at Buffalo Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy. 25 So., Buffalo, on Saturday, April 22, distributing clothing, a free breakfast, some groceries,...
NourishingHOPE will be providing boxes of fresh produce and dairy products for drive through pickup on a first come, first-serve basis on Monday, May 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pickup will be...
Over her 32-year teaching career, Jenny Boldt has been sustained by the same enthusiasm for exploration that led her to the classroom in the first place.
“I have always loved learning new things,”...
Toussaint, Viteri record hat tricks in season-opening victory over Magic; Crandall gets first win at BHS
It didn’t take long for last year’s leading scorer on the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team to...
Wistrom aims for another state title; Shroyer leads girls
Wesley Wistrom, a sophomore, is the lone returning Buffalo runner that stood on the podium in 2022 with a state championship medal around...
Third setters cost Buffalo at Maple Grove; Mahannah returns to doubles lineup
The spring season can often create challenges for high school tennis teams.
Rain forced last Saturday’s scheduled...
Eight players score in 17-2 road victory
Eight different players found the back of the net in the season opener last Thursday for the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team.
Led by the state’s leading goal...
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