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Celebrate the last days of summer on August 26 at Hayes Public House with an all-day event featuring fresh-cooked lunch of BBQ, an evening with four live dance bands, Hayes’ renowned craft beers, and a vintage car show. At the annual “Cruise, Brews and ‘Que” event at Hayes Public House on Saturday...
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Scott Lampi, 66, of Annandale, was killed in a car accident on Friday, August 11. The accident occurred around 12:13 p.m. on Highway 55 near the 143-mile marker.  Lampi was driving a Buick Lucerne and was headed east bound on Highway 55. The vehicle left the...
The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 40th year of hosting the Buffalo Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on the streets of downtown Buffalo. Approximately 100+ art and craft vendors exhibit their appealing handcrafted merchandise, and...
The Blessing Closet will have its Quarterly Distribution of FREE clothing for children and their parents at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo on Saturday, August 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Distribution is open to all families without any appointments, restrictions, qualifications, or...
The Concerts in the Park series continues on Thursday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Sturges Park in Buffalo. ABBASolutely will be performing music by ABBA.  Food will be provided by The Butchery, Nautical Bowls and What’s the Scoop?  The evening is sponsored by DeZiel Heating and AC, Inc. Next week’s...
Due to the heavy rains, the construction site along Hwy 25 discharged sanitary and storm sewer water into Buffalo Lake. Currently, we have closed Sturges Park beach area, and all fishing in that area.  City staff will be sampling water and confirming when it will be safe to swim and fish again. At...
Classics by the Lake in Buffalo, that was to take place on Saturday, September 9, has now been canceled, due to local road construction in the downtown area.  The event typically occurs annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day in September at Sturges Park. For more information about Classics...
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) Buffalo will be holding their annual Military Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, August 31, at Sturges Park in Buffalo. They will also be celebrating their 10th anniversary at the picnic. This is free for veterans, service members and their families and welcome to the...
 The 2023 Antique Car Run from New London to New Brighton took place from Wednesday, August 9, through Sunday, August 13. The antique cars drive 120 miles, making various pit stops on the way. The traveling car show stopped at the Buffalo American Legion for lunch on Saturday, August 12, from 11:30...
Bulldog offense struggled down stretch; focus in 2024 will be commitment   Four runs. While the pitching was solid and the defense was good, the lack of offense cost the Buffalo Bulldogs their season after suffering a 5-1 defeat last Saturday to the Hutchinson Huskies in a Region 12C state...

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The American Legion Baseball summer season got off to a hot start for the Buffalo’s Senior Post 270 squad. Wins over Excelsior, Hopkins, and Bloomington Gold gave Buffalo a 3-0 record. They since...
Planning a Fourth of July gathering? Here are some yummy dishes, prepared by our Drummer test kitchen, that you may want to add to your menu. Let us know if there is something you would like us to...
A total of 443 students received their high school diplomas from Buffalo High School during last Friday’s commencement ceremony at Bison Field West. Pictured is graduated senior Matthew Henson (right...
Buffalo Community Orchestra’s Sunday evening concert in Sturges Park on June 12, began with a tribute to the military. Members of the Buffalo American Legion stood at attention as BCO played “The...
Park Gilmer, of Buffalo, earned the silver medal for his impressive 50-yard backstroke in the 2022 Special Olympics held in Orlando, Florida June 6-12. Park was escorted through town by the Buffalo...
Bruce D. Anderson, State Senator- Senate District 29- Wright, Hennepin and Meeker has filed candidacy of affidavit application on Tuesday, May 24. He has received his party’s (Wright County...
Around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13, Golden Valley Police received a call of a carjacking at a gas station at 1930 Douglas Dr. N., Golden Valley. A 16-year-old female reported that while she was...
The past few days have been filled with activities and events for Buffalo Days 2022 and the fun isn’t over yet! The complete schedule of events can be found on the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce’s...

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