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Millions of people across the globe love to ski. Unofficial Networks Ski & Mountain News reports that the 2024-25 season recorded 61.5 million skier visits, the second-highest on record, which suggests the popularity of skiing and snowboarding shows no signs of slowing down.
With so many active...
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Mystery of the month
The snow melts, and you notice something is off with your lawn. What could be causing the turf near your sidewalks or other impermeable surfaces to die?
The solution is at the bottom of this article.
Pests and...
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January in Minnesota may feel like a gardening lull, but it’s prime time for one important task: dormant pruning. When trees and shrubs are bare, it’s easier to see their structure and make clean cuts that promote health and productivity....
Last Saturday afternoon was a perfect day to lace up the hockey skates and score some goals, as seen here by some buddies at Lions Park in Buffalo. The unmistakable stick raised high tells us who scored this goal! More photos of winter fun found on page 4 of the Journal-Press. (Photo by Tom...
The 8th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake. This is a free event, and free kites will be provided for children while supplies last. There will be dog sled rides, ice games,...
The Buffalo City Council approved a variance request by the developers of South Shores at Lake Pulaski to allow for controlled access to public waters during its regular city council meeting on Monday, January 5.
Applicants sought the variance to allow for private boat docks on a lot that does not...
Community-led fund will strengthen schools, local governments, and nonprofits across the Buffalo area
The Buffalo Area Community Foundation, a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation, has launched to support schools, local governments, and nonprofit organizations serving the Buffalo area.
The...
Joseph “Joe” Buschel, 48, of Buffalo, formally of Big Lake, was killed during a single vehicle crash in Fayette County, Ohio, around 10:28 p.m., on the evening of December 27.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 2018 GMC Yukon driven by Buschel was traveling southbound on Creek Road,...
A free indoor food distribution event will be held Saturday, January 10, at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc. in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S.) Distribution begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues until supplies are gone.
Food Distribution is brought to you by Grace Place Collaborative. For more...
Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial and Century Farm programs.
The programs honor the legacy of family farms in the state of Minnesota. Since its inception, over 11,000 family farms have received the Century Farm honor, while over 450 were honored with...
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A free indoor food distribution event will be held at Grace Place in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S) on Sat, Dec. 27, from 11:30 a.m. until supplies last.
Food Distribution is brought to you by Grace...
Buffalo Food Shelf is hosting an open house at the food shelf, 301 12th Avenue South, in honor of retiring Manager Kathy Peterson, on Tuesday, December 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm.
Stop in for...
The Wright County Geeks, a not-for-profit group, is hosting a GAME-A-THON on January 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the Buffalo Community Center (206 Central Avenue).
This annual family-...
“Chill Out and Read,” Great River Regional Library’s 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, begins Friday, January 2, and runs through Saturday, February 28.
This winter, chill out and take the time to read...
The Boehlke Family, of Waverly, has a long-standing history of farming, one that spans four generations and beyond. The Boehlke’s were recognized for reaching a coveted milestone, celebrating 150...
Energy, depth scoring keys to non-conference victories over Bloomington Jefferson, Sartell
Going into the season, the Buffalo girls’ basketball team knew there would be difficult stretches in its...
Bison improve to 5-0 with wins over Chanhassen, Sartell
With a number of his former players in attendance the past two games, Josh Ortmann’s 10th year as Head Coach of the Buffalo boys’ basketball...
Buffalo wins 5-2 over BSM; Monti ends losing streak
The red jerseys with the white diagonal letters of BSM across the fronts have a rich history of success when it comes to boys’ hockey.
Grant...
Five reach podium at Redwood Falls
Despite missing the podium in nine of the 13 weight classes, the Buffalo wrestling team still scored 73 points to place 13th out of 35 teams in last weekend’s...
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