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Tom Bauman never sought attention for his military service, so when he was asked to be the keynote speaker at Buffalo High School’s Veterans Day Program this year, his initial impulse was to decline. Though Bauman had been the school’s activities director from 2003 through his retirement in 2021,...
Despite cooler weather, last Saturday’s annual trick-or-treat event in Buffalo was a big success. Many kids, and some parents dressed up in fun costumes and went from business to business filling their bags with delicious treats. Mable’s Market was a popular stop for candy and visiting with...
On October 22, at 3:55 a.m., St. Cloud PD officers responded to the area of the 700 Block of 6th Avenue South for a report of multiple gunshots fired at the location. Officer arrived in the area and found multiple people in and around a residence.   Initial investigation has revealed a dispute...
The Buffalo Rotary Adopt-a-Family Program invites you to partner with Buffalo Rotary in making the holidays brighter for an area family in need.  The need continues to grow as many families continue to struggle in our local communities.   The Buffalo Rotary Adopt-a-Family Program will again provide...
A special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for the purpose of voting on the following question:  SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 Approval of School...
Sunday, November 5, marks the end of daylight savings time and is the day we fall back again. On November 5, remember to turn your clocks back an hour at 2:00 a.m. There will be an extra hour of sleep, but there will be less daylight as we approach the colder months.  As a public service...
The Highway 25 (TH-25) detour in Buffalo, is planned to be removed by Friday, November 3, at 12:00 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, or further updates, visit: https://www.ci.buffalo.mn.us
The Wright County Chamber Chorus will present “America Sings” on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo in honor of Veteran’s Day.  The 7:00 p.m. Concert will include several patriotic selections, as well as several songs popular in America’s history.  Featured on the concert will be...
The Wright County Horticultural Society will host Matt Mosher at 6:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Covenant Church, 1601 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, on Monday, November 13. This event is free and open to the public.  Matt will be presenting “Safe foraging for Mushrooms.”   Matt is the owner/operator/ forager @...
Fall leaf pick-up for the city of Buffalo will be November 14-16. Leaves need to be bagged and placed beside your normal trash receptacle by 7:00 a.m. on your normal pick-up day. Use compostable bags only

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After 51 years of serving Montrose and the broader community, Willie Bauernschmitt has retired from the Montrose Fire Department. He is one of the longest-serving members of the department....
Strike, Dehmer lead Bison to third-place finish in Section 5AA tournament; STMA repeats as champs   For the first time since 2020, the Buffalo gymnastics team will be represented in this year’s Class...
Cards end Buffalo’s season with 58-10 quarterfinal victory   For a brief moment, the Buffalo wrestling team held the edge over the defending Section 8AAA champions. A 10-2 major decision by Bison...
Dalum’s first goal sparks 7-2 win at Sartell-St. Stephen   Technically, a road game Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell wasn’t a playoff game, but don’t tell that to the Buffalo boys’...
The Brainerd Warriors are a perfect reminder that good basketball exists outside of the Lake Conference. The Buffalo boys’ basketball team knows first-hand how good the Warriors are. It was nearly a...
Preparing for snow and possible school snow days always has me thinking about being a kid and the excitement of a free day off!  As an adult, we typically do not get those days anymore but we can...
Families, friends, neighbors, community members, and kite enthusiasts gathered on frozen Buffalo Lake on Saturday, February 11, to enjoy the Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber...
There were 160 people who volunteered to pack 35,640 meals at our 6th annual Meal Packaging event Sat, Feb. 4, at St Francis Xavier School. The meals are destined for needy people in Ukraine. (...

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