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Elroy Boehlke, 75
Elroy James Boehlke, age 75, of Howard Lake passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
He was born on January 25, 1951, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Edward C. and Anna M. (Cafferty) Boehlke Sr., of Waverly.
Elroy attended grade school at Meister Country...
We encounter a lot of festivals and celebrations during the summer months around here. A big one is the annual Wright County Fair which opened Wednesday, July 22.
More years than not, my family and I have made the trip to St. Paul for the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” but in my experience, the...
Graduations
North Dakota State Univ., Fargo
Jacob Breuer, of Albertville, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Exercise Science following the spring 2026 semester.
Jillian Kulm, of Annandale, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Political Science following the spring...
This week we will look back at a few of Darlene’s last columns with us (7 years ago). Sounds like we were having a similar summer. Darlene did write a few more after this.
We are thankful for all the years Darlene sent in her column. Many of her recipes are used as weekly rotations in many...
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Orange rust on black raspberry leaves. Photo: Michelle Grabowski
By late July, Minnesota gardens are bursting with color and produce, but they’re also prime territory for fungal infections. Warm days, humid nights, and crowded plantings...
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Fifteen years after the Pagami Creek Fire, new growth stands in stark contrast to mature trees at the fire's boundary. Photo: Eli Sagor.
Wildfires in and near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are affecting many Minnesotans. If...
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Round three with Royals ends with 66-48 semifinal loss
The Buffalo boys’ basketball team did what it had to defensively, but offensively, things were a different story.
With both teams held well...
Easter is just a few weeks away, and if you are an Easter morning or dinner planner, these next two weeks will have some new ideas for your menu.
This week, we will focus on an Easter Brunch menu. ...
This 1922 photo credited to J.C. Sebek shows a birds-eye view of Buffalo. Join the Buffalo Historical Society for a special evening on Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 p.m., at the Buffalo Community Center, (...
The Polar Plunge fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 14, at Sturges Park (401 Lake Blvd. S) in Buffalo. Check-in and Day-of registration begins at 11:00 a.m., with the event starting at 12:00 p.m...
The Hanover City Council met Tuesday, March 3, and approved street improvements in the Quail Pass neighborhood as part of its 2026 road project.
City Engineer Jeff Oliver presented the proposal,...
A local man who oversaw the finances of a local youth suicide prevention nonprofit is accused of siphoning more than $219,000 from the organization over a seven-year period.
Ryan Gary Obermoller, 46...
A Hennepin County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with felony criminal sexual conduct following an alleged off-duty sexual assault in Albertville.
According to court documents, Jared Kenneth...
Due to the construction happening in downtown this summer, the Buffalo Farmer’s Market will be moving to the Wright Technical Center parking lot off of Hwy. 25.
The market will remain at this...
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