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The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board met on Monday, January 26. Director of Finance and Operations Ryan Tangen reviewed 2026-27 Budget Assumptions, which are used to establish parameters for future budgeting. Tangen stated that budget assumptions are ultimately replaced with actual amounts and...
In the most crowded and candid data center discussion to date, Monticello officials openly confronted a question that has hovered beneath more than a year of research and ordinance drafting: Does the city want to consider data centers at all?
That question — raised early and revisited throughout...
Upon the anniversary of the Crossroads Clinic Shooting tragedy, we honor the victims and ask that you take a moment of silence. In the years since this tragedy, we, at Buffalo Strong reflect upon our continued mission of improving our community through services support, affordability funds for...
Join us at Ney Park (5212 73rd St. NW, Maple Lake) for a night of cross-country ski fun with a lantern ski event from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31. This event was originally scheduled for Jan. 24 but was postponed due to dangerously low temperatures.
The trails will be groomed and lit...
Precinct Caucus Night in Minnesota is Tuesday, Feb. 3. The caucus meetings start at 7:00 p.m. Visit (caucusfinder.sos.mn.gov) to find the location of your local caucus meeting.
What are Precinct Caucuses?
Precinct caucuses are meetings run by Minnesota’s political parties. They are the first in a...
Eleven-year-old Taylin Schoenecker, of Buffalo, has a keen eye for fashion and an entrepreneurial spirit to match. She is the creative force behind T Boutique, a clothing retailer located inside Natural Roots Salon in downtown Buffalo, which is owned by her mother, Kelsie Schoenecker.
Established...
Herbst joins Roehl in 125-win club; four champs in two tournaments
Senior Aiden Herbst became the second Buffalo wrestler this month to achieve his milestone 125th career varsity win.
Junior Gabe Roehl accomplished the feat on Jan. 9 against Bemidji. Herbst’s accomplishment came 13 days later...
Victories at Tonka, Maple Grove push Buffalo to third in latest 4A rankings
For those who were waiting for this year’s Buffalo boys’ basketball team to collapse once the Lake Conference schedule kicked in are still waiting.
Outside of a 91-60 road loss Jan. 6 against then No. 1 ranked Wayzata,...
Bison showed top-10 caliber play in loss vs. Minnetonka
Coming off two uncompetitive games in back-to-back lopsided losses against Edina and Hopkins, the Buffalo girls’ basketball team responded with one of their better efforts of the season in last Friday’s 79-51 home loss to No. 6 ranked...
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The Hanover City Council approved a utility study proposal during its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 6. Council welcomed new City Engineer Jeff Oliver who reviewed a proposal by...
Lifelong Buffalo area resident, Melinda Koosman, 63, was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Tuesday, January 6, on Hwy. 7 and Cable Ave. in Winsted Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol...
A 28-year-old Buffalo man was killed during a shooting inside the Lawrence City Hall building early on the morning of Monday, January 5, according to the Lawrence Kansas Police Department.
The...
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...
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