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April marks National Donate Life Month, a powerful reminder of the lifesaving impact of organ donation.
Just a little over one year ago, on April 2, 2025, Denise Hermosillo received a heart transplant through organ donation.
Denise’s journey began in 2014. An active triathlete for over seven...
Elk River losses continue to be team’s main roadblock; Buffalo returns plenty of top-end talent
For the past decade, the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team has been knocking on the door of reaching the program’s first state tournament.
The 2018 and 2019 squads lost as the No. 2 seed to Maple Grove in...
Vets look to fill scoring void of 105 goals
The Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team has plenty of question marks when it comes to this year’s varsity lineup.
With 11 seniors gone from last year’s team that finished 8-7 and advanced to the Section 2 semifinals, Noah Vander Kooi remains confident that he...
Juniors Teschendorf, Sebey earn honor
It can take time for leadership qualities to emerge, but eventually those qualities cannot be hidden.
By nominating Brielle Sebey and Braxton Teschendorf for the Minnesota State High School League’s ExCEL Award, Buffalo High School has granted recognition...
Ylitalo headlines experienced lineup
Don’t let the last name Hamer fool you.
Nick Hamer is the new Head Coach of this year’s Buffalo boys’ golf team. While his last name is pronounced “hay-mer,” his nickname is spelled like the tool used to pound nails into the wall, but his coaching philosophy...
James Anderson, Sr., 79
James Alfred Anderson, Sr., age 79, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2026, due to natural causes. Services were held April 7 at North Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was a devout member for many years. James, who was also...
Some folks believe the universe communicates through signs and symbols, offering guidance and navigation through life’s many trials and tribulations. Perhaps, I saw, or should I say, heard, these signs when the song “Ticks,” by Brad Paisley, came across the radio, and the rhythmic “ticking” of the...
Spring! Some days it feels like it is finally here, and the next minute... back to winter!
Eventually, it will warm up - right?!
Oat crunchies with yogurt topping
Prep time: 15 min.
Cooking time: 30 min.
Total time: 45 min.
4 C. oats
3 C. diced coconut
1 C. flour
1-1⁄2 C. sugar
1 C. butter
3...
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After a long day and a good meal, the last thing anyone wants to do is clean a lot of pots and pans!
This week, we feature one pan (*or at least a minimum), proving that making a good meal doesn’t...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will celebrate their 30th Anniversary during their concert on Sunday, March 2. The concert, “BCO Plays Your Favorites,” will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts...
Last Wednesday, Feb. 12, a pole building caught fire at Neske Farms at 2564 2nd Street SW in Buffalo. The fire was reported by a neighbor, and firefighters arrived on scene just before 10:00 a.m. The...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, February 10. Council discussed administrative matters related to wastewater facility planning, the need to address recommended inspections for the city’s 50,...
In-person absentee voting for the March 11 township elections is now available at the Wright County Taxpayer Services Counter at the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffalo...
The GMCC (Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches) holds the largest grass roots food and fund drive in Minnesota. It brings communities together to stock and support nearly 300 food shelves across...
MontiArts will host its 5th annual Glow Fest on Saturday, February 22, in downtown Monticello from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the parade, which will travel from the...
Blessing Closet distribution will be held on Saturday, February 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church (1200 Hwy. 25 S.) in Buffalo.
The Blessing Closet offers free clothing to all...
On February 12, at 7:49 a.m., State Patrol responded to a bus versus car crash in the area of Hwy. 12 and Copeland Road in Independence.
A school bus was northbound out of a driveway when it...
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