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Solar energy panels have gained visibility in neighborhoods across the country. Where it once was a rarity to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, today a stroll or drive around a given community is bound to reveal a number of homeowners have made the transition to solar power. You may be...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   How will this unusually warm winter affect my garden, lawn, trees and shrubs? Will pests be a bigger problem? Can I still prune my fruit trees? Plant dormancy is affected by day length and temperature. Plants slowly start moving into...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   The climate-ready woodlands tree lists provide planting recommendations for 11 ecoregions of Minnesota. Included on each of these lists are species that are not currently common in those regions but are predicted to thrive in Minnesota’s...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will offer a Spotlight concert on Sunday, March 3, that will feature several local musicians. Dr. Andrew Burgdorf will join the orchestra in performing the first movement of Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major; Marcus Hanson will join the orchestra in “Votre...
Two friends enjoyed snowboarding and sledding on Buffalo Heights hill last Sunday. In this photo, one teenage snowboarder lines up to go over a small jump, while his buddy prepares to take his picture. See more photos inside. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, February 12, for their monthly meeting. After an opening invocation led by Pastor Cathy Jones of House of Grace Lutheran Church and the Pledge of Allegiance, the council moved to approve the agenda and consented agenda items.  The council approved requests...
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 continued support of and coordination by the University of Minnesota Extension, the College of Food,...
Rivers of Hope (ROH), the domestic violence center serving Wright and Sherburne Counties, is urgently calling upon the community to rally behind the critical cause of supporting youth experiencing domestic violence. The statistics continue to paint a grim picture of the challenges faced by...
Author Paul Hodnefield, will be at the Wright County Historical Society on Saturday, February 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., discussing his book: “Sherman’s Woodticks: The Adventures, Ordeals and Travels of the Eighth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry During the Civil War.” For more information...
The 2024 Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, now in its 41st year, will run from Monday, February 26, to Saturday, April 6. Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign is the largest grassroots food and fund drive in the state and brings together various community organizations, businesses, and faith...

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Our department is preparing a new experience for its online reservation and registrations. The software went down on Thursday, December 21, to prepare for the launch of the new site on Tuesday, Jan....
Ray Johnson, of Buffalo, has a well-known Stearman in our area. His vibrant red Stearman biplane graced the skies over Buffalo for many years. Johnson bought the plane in 1980 and owned it until...
Junior provides added scoring depth; Bison win tight game versus Chanhassen, blowout Sartell   A film session was in order following the Buffalo boys’ basketball team’s 88-85 home victory on Tuesday...
Rogers spoils 50th Anniversary celebration with 7-1 win; Bison skate to 2-2 tie at St. Cloud   On a night where fans at Buffalo Civic Center helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of Buffalo boys’...
Bison break five pool records in loss to Delano   On a night the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team broke five pool records on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Delano, it was the Tigers that came away with a 99-86...
Our Winner of the Darlene Dixon Prize Pack of cookbooks is K. Wozniak.  Congratulations! Thank you to all who submitted recipes.  Please continue to send in recipes; we are always looking for new...
The CPKC Holiday Train made its annual stop in Buffalo on Wednesday, December 13, at the 5th Street railway crossing. The area was packed with spectators who were excited to enjoy the Christmas cheer...
Joseph and Mary in the manger were played by Elijah and Lis Gust, with baby Jesus portrayed by little Eowyn, for Buffalo Covenant’s Living Nativity held December 16 and 17. See inside for more photos...

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