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Frances Hanson, 78
Frances Jeanne (Sharp) Hanson was born on June 11, 1947, in Detroit, MI, to Ruth Hollins Sharp and Leonard Francis Sharp.
She was the third of nine children. Fran grew up in Detroit, and after graduating high school, she took a job with the FBI working in the fingerprinting...
Valentine’s Day is upon us. When most folks think of Valentine’s Day, they envision flowers, candy, red and pink themes, cards that express love and appreciation, and a day to let that special someone know that we care.
Whenever special dates come around each calendar year, I often wonder about...
Birthdays
Steve Hayes - 70th Birthday
OPEN HOUSE
Steve Hayes, of Montrose, will be celebrating his 70th Birthday with an Open House on Saturday, February 28, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Montrose Community Center, 200 Center Ave. S, in Montrose. (P12, D15)
Graduations
Winona State...
This week, we will revisit two of Darlene Dixon’s Columns from February 2019.
Feb. 14, 2019
Valentine’s Day, what a special day it is. It’s the day you show your love and affection for that special someone in your life; wives and husbands, boyfriends to girlfriends. It’s a day that long-stem roses...
Hundreds of “ICE” demonstrators, mostly anti-ICE, gathered in Buffalo last Sunday, Feb. 1, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to peacefully protest “ICE” raids and the recent fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The protests remained peaceful with many passing vehicles...
Five years have passed since Feb. 9, 2021, a day that forever changed the Buffalo community. What began as an ordinary winter morning ended in tragedy when a gunman opened fire inside the Allina Health Buffalo Crossroads Clinic, killing one clinic employee and injuring four others.
For many...
The 8th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 14, 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 supplies last. There will be dog sled rides, ice games,...
The Buffalo City Council discussed and adopted bylaws and policies regarding the City’s Municipal Utilities Commission during its regular city council meeting on Monday, Feb. 2. Council approved the establishment of a public utilities commission last November. City staff have since been working to...
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Buffalo United Methodist Church will host a Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There is currently a critical need for blood. Donating at this drive will help...
Grace Place in Montrose (371 Center Avenue South) will host a drive through food distribution event on Friday, Sept. 6, from 1:30 p.m. until supplies last.
For more information, please contact...
Gregg Hermerding will be presenting “Beekeeping for Beginners,” and it is open to the public. The event will be held at Buffalo Covenant Church (1601 N Hwy. 25, Buffalo) on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p....
Fare for All, a local program to make fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families, will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo...
The Fabulous Armadillos, along with Mitch Gordon band, will play an outdoor concert at the Buffalo Civic Center on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The Fabulous Armadillos play a...
Author Johanna Vendel
Author Johanna Vendel has lived in Buffalo since August 1, 2020. Her family emigrated from South Africa in 2016, first landing in Monticello and later moving to Buffalo. In...
Historic season ends in 6-3 loss to Waconia; power displayed in victories over Watkins, Courtland
The historic season for the Buffalo Bulldogs ended with a 6-3 loss to the Waconia Lakers in last...
No. 3 ranked Eden Prairie rushes for five touchdowns in 40-6 road victory
First it was lightning, then it was thunder.
After a distant lightning strike delayed the start to last Thursday’s season...
Buffalo’s 42-game winless streak ends with 4-1 home victory over Eden Prairie
The streak is over.
A 4-1 home victory on Tuesday, Aug. 27, against Eden Prairie ended a 42 game winless streak for the...
Boys post highest finish at St. Olaf; Girls place 11th
The first 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) race of the season for the Buffalo cross country teams nearly resulted in a first place finish for the Bison...
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