The City of Buffalo’s Planning Commission held a joint meeting with members of City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The meeting provided a unique opportunity to introduce the public to a preliminary concept design for the redevelopment of the former...

Buffalo reveals preliminary concept for downtown redevelopment
The City of Buffalo’s Planning Commission held a joint meeting with members of City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The meeting provided a unique opportunity to introduce the public to a preliminary concept design for the redevelopment of the former...

The trial for Jarquez Javon Bedford, who faces second-degree murder charges in the death of former Buffalo resident, Andrea Cottew, began on Tuesday, January 21, at the Stearns County Courthouse in St. Cloud. Cottew was found inside her Waite Park...

Trial begins for man charged with murder of Andrea Cottew
The trial for Jarquez Javon Bedford, who faces second-degree murder charges in the death of former Buffalo resident, Andrea Cottew, began on Tuesday, January 21, at the Stearns County Courthouse in St. Cloud. Cottew was found inside her Waite Park...

The Montrose City Council met on Monday, January 13, for its first meeting of the year. Sam Solarz took an oath of office and was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Montrose. Solarz will serve a four-year term through 2028. Toby Nelson and...

Solarz sworn in as Mayor of Montrose, city discusses potential pickleball court
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, January 13, for its first meeting of the year. Sam Solarz took an oath of office and was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Montrose. Solarz will serve a four-year term through 2028. Toby Nelson and...

The 7th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake. This is a free event, and free kites will be provided for children while...

Kites on Ice Festival returns to Buffalo Lake February 8
The 7th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake. This is a free event, and free kites will be provided for children while...

January is national puzzle month. If you’ve visited Lakeview Antiques and Collectables in downtown Buffalo, perhaps you’ve noticed a section of puzzles on display. Several colorful boxes line shelves and racks, highlighting imagery associated with...

Puzzles bring awareness to suicide prevention
January is national puzzle month. If you’ve visited Lakeview Antiques and Collectables in downtown Buffalo, perhaps you’ve noticed a section of puzzles on display. Several colorful boxes line shelves and racks, highlighting imagery associated with...

Relentless defense leads to 63-48 win over rival Knights Trevor Kotilinek, and the rest of his Buffalo teammates knew they had a tall order – literally, prior to their Tuesday matchup on Jan. 14 against the No. 5 ranked St. Michael-Albertville...

Standout victory
Relentless defense leads to 63-48 win over rival Knights Trevor Kotilinek, and the rest of his Buffalo teammates knew they had a tall order – literally, prior to their Tuesday matchup on Jan. 14 against the No. 5 ranked St. Michael-Albertville...

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Obituaries 7/16/20

Wallace Barthel, 94 Wallace Peter Barthel, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on October 25, 1925 in St. Michael, MN to Leo and Lillian (Schmitz) Barthel. On June 16, 1948 he was joined in marriage to Jeanette Lenneman at St. Michael Catholic...

Celebrations 7/16/20

Graduations Minnesota State Community and Technical College The following students graduated following the spring 2020 semester. Albertville - Christian Reinking, Plumbing Technology. Buffalo - Denver DeMarais, Electrical Line Worker Technology. Howard Lake - Jenna Koosman, Accounting...

Farmers Market and Produce Stand Recipes

Gardens in Drummerland are well into production; berries are ready for picking. Lots of fresh produce to be found at the area Farmers Markets and produce stands. Here are a few recipes utilizing the fresh produce now in season. If you have a favorite summertime recipe that you would like to share...

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Obituaries 7/16/20

Celebrations 7/16/20

Farmers Market and Produce Stand Recipes

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