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Buffalo Rodeo’s popularity continues to grow; barrel racers, bull riders, mutton bustin’ remain fan favorites
“Teamwork makes the dream work.”
The old phrase wasn’t the exact words Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo President Bob Sansevere used to describe this year’s 72nd annual rodeo, but when...
Christenson’s big game lifts Buffalo past Larks; Dogs win Hinckley Tournament
Arnold Klaers Field in Loretto is known for its unique steep hills that leads to a picturesque baseball field at the bottom.
In a year where the town of Loretto is celebrating its 100th year of existence, the town team...
Pederson 76th at state; West Point next up on radar
Hans Pederson is known for hitting moving targets on the football field.
The 2026 graduate will soon be taking his skills as a defensive stalwart from Buffalo High School to West Pointe, New York, as a Division-I player for the Army Black...
Jack O’Brien had two hits and drove in four runs leading the Buffalo Senior Legion Post 270 baseball team to an 8-2 home victory Monday, June 29, over Annandale.
Dolen Brisk’s 2-RBI single in the bottom of the first staked starting pitcher Caleb Johnson to an early 2-0 lead.
Johnson would be lifted...
John Blodgett Jr., 86
John Burns Blodgett Jr., age 86, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his residence.
A full obituary will appear in next week’s paper.
Arrangements are pending with The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo.
Dorothy Bohneman, 77
Dorothy (Dottie) Jeannie (Power)...
As our nation turns 250 years old, it’s fun to look back through time at some of the historical highlights. There’s a lot to cover in a span of 250 years. It’s overwhelming in some ways. So much has changed since the beginning.
I remember studying U.S. History in high school. The textbook was...
Graduations
St. Olaf College, Northfield
The following students graduated following the spring 2026 semester.
Albertville - Kaz Beaudry, BM, Music Education; Norah Langager, BA, English.
Buffalo - Joe Durben, BA, Music, Mathematics; Collin McNelis, BA, Quantitative Economics.
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Picnics, cookouts, campfires, ball games, lake time, golf, and all the things we look forward to in the middle of our long Minnesota winters!
Ahhhhh.... Summer in MN!
Dill Vegetable Dip
Prep: 5 min.
Servings: 1-1/2 Cups
1 C. sour cream
1/2 C. mayonnaise
1 T. finely chopped onion
2 tsp. dried...
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The Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. This program exists through the...
Celebrate a winter tradition at the 51st annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 7. Whether you’re an avid angler or looking for family-friendly fun, this event has something for...
The BHS Band Program is hosting their annual mattress fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the main cafeteria at Buffalo High School (north side entrance).
This...
Your local Menards home improvement store is now serving as a drop site for food pantries through the month of March. We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a...
On January 1, The Buffalo area Masonic lodge, Nelson Lodge No. 135 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, began its 15th Annual Food Shelf Funding Drive program for the year. There’s still time. This year...
Gary Johnson marks 90 years
Long-time Buffalo resident Gary Johnson will celebrate his 90th birthday on January 23. Born in 1936, Johnson was adopted by a young couple, Burt and Gladis, who lived...
Roehl notches 125th career win, 50th career pin; Bison defeat Edina, drop two section matches
The Buffalo wrestling team capped off its busiest competition week of the season by hosting last...
Jazz team breaks school record at Alex
Extended time off can be a challenging moment in all aspects of life when you get back to the grind of things.
The same could be said for this year’s Buffalo...
Disappointing loss; rivalry road victory
Head Coach Aaron Johnson was unsure what to expect when asked if a date with their No. 1 rivals from St. Michael-Albertville was good timing for a Buffalo...
DuBois’ big night lifts Buffalo to narrow win at EP
By the slimmest of margins, the Buffalo gymnastics team squeaked out a 132.25 to 132.025 conference road win last Thursday at Eden Prairie.
The...
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