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A special election for Senate District 29 will take place on November 4 to fill a vacant seat formerly held by Senator Bruce Anderson who passed away on July 21 at the age of 75.  Michael Holmstrom Jr. received the Wright County GOP nomination for the primary special election (held Tuesday, August...
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, August 5. The meeting, regularly scheduled for 7:00 p.m., was moved to 5:00 p.m., to accommodate Night to Unite events around the city.  Council reviewed and approved the final plat and development agreement for the Highlands and Vistas at Crow River...
Absentee voting for the August 26 special primary will begin on Thursday, August 14. If voting materials are not ready prior to August 14, the county will post information on the county website on when absentee voting will be ready. Absentee ballots will be mailed to voters that have requested...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 14. Performances are each Thursday through August 28, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.  This week’s concert features The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band performing 70’s music. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Sturges Park...
Blessing Closet Distribution Day will be held Saturday, August 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy 25 S., Buffalo.  The Blessing Closet offers FREE clothing to ALL members of the family with NO appointments, residency requirements, restrictions or limits. EVERYONE is...
Buffalo Historical Society and Buffalo Community Center present Veterans Program – A Special Evening of History and Remembrance on Monday, August 18, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Buffalo Community Center (206 Central Ave., Buffalo). “One Last Time” Veteran Stories From The Greatest Generation –...
(Editor’s Note: This article is printed with permission from the author. Photographs are published with permission from the Minnesota Historical Society.)   In 1859, lawlessness and injustice led to the first deployment of what would become the Minnesota National Guard.   A mob had lynched a man,...
Diverse background helped land 1999 Buffalo High School graduate professional announcing gigs   Buffalo native Rusty Kath took one inch of space and ran with it. A 1999 graduate of Buffalo High School, Kath’s quick-witted delivery and personality has landed him several prestigious jobs in the...
Bison to compete in new class, section    Each season brings something new to the table when it comes to high school sports. For the Buffalo girls’ tennis team, the 2025 season is all about change. Gone are seven seniors who helped Buffalo finish 12-13 overall in 2024. Two of those wins came...
Delano, Howard Lake, Maple Lake earn state berths    The Buffalo Bulldogs may not have qualified for this year’s Class A Amateur Baseball State Tournament, but a 21-3 season saw them go 6-0 versus three North Star League teams that qualified for this year’s Class B and Class C State Tourneys. The...

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The Montrose Ambassador Committee is inviting any young lady aged 17-20 by July 1, who is interested in becoming a Montrose Ambassador candidate to come to a dessert social on Tuesday, April 11.  The...
The Hanover Lions Club is holding their annual smelt fry and grilled pork chop dinner on Saturday, April 29, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at Hanover City Hall located at 11250...
There will be a free community meal on Thursday, April 20, (3rd Thursday of each month) at the Montrose Community Center (200 Center Ave. S Montrose) from 5-6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Meals are...
Everyone is welcome to a free multi-event, which will occur at Buffalo Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy 25 S, Buffalo, on Saturday, April 22, distributing clothing, a free breakfast, some groceries,...
Tim Zimmerman had a lofty vision that came to fruition in 2002: The formation of the Hanover Historical Society, which was incorporated in 2003 and is located at 1010 River Rd. NE, Hanover.  When...
Veteran lineup features 10 seniors; Danielson starts first year as head coach of alma mater   After five years of coaching the junior varsity squad, Jordan Danielson begins his first season as head...
Persson is Buffalo’s third head coach in three years; Bison look to put on show   Adapting to change is nothing new for Annika Stoll. Her senior year represents her third season as a varsity softball...
The Buffalo track and field teams opened the 2022 season by placing third in last Thursday’s three-team indoor meet at St. Michael-Albertville. Head Coach Scott Palmer had a makeshift lineup due to...

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