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The annual Kites on Ice Festival is coming up on Saturday, February 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the ice at Buffalo Lake. Come see an incredible display of vibrant kites of all sizes in the sky. There will be many activities and photo opportunities, so mark your calendars. (Photo by Stacy...
Teyton Mesenbrink, of Watkins, (center, holding Grogu- a.k.a. Baby Yoda), had a great time in Buffalo on Saturday, January 28, at Lakeview Antiques and Collectibles. Teyton is receiving a wish from the foundation after being diagnosed with a form of Leukemia years ago.  He and others were able to...
Buffalo Strong Week is coming up; it will be held from February 6-10. Buffalo Strong Week is about “Connecting through a Caring Community.” Buffalo Strong Day is recognized on February 9. The Buffalo Strong was organized by members of the community to bring healing to Buffalo after the tragic...
On Monday, January 30, at approximately 8:03 a.m., the Wright County Communication Center received a call for a disturbance in the 100 block of Nelson Blvd. in the city of Montrose.  Information relayed by the caller to dispatchers was that an adult male at the residence had a firearm and may be...
Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial Farm program, honoring Minnesota families that have owned their farms for at least 150 years. The deadline to apply is March 6, 2023. To qualify, the farm must: • Be at least 150 years old this year (2023) according to the...
As of Thursday, January 26, the outdoor skating and hockey rinks have re-opened. With colder temperatures, the parks department crew was able to get the rinks back into shape. Lights will be on, and warming houses will be open. The Buffalo Parks and Rec. Department thanks everyone for their...
The Blessing Closet will be having a Valentine’s Day celebration at the next distribution to be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy 25 S., Buffalo, on Saturday, February 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  We have partnered with the Buffalo Food Shelf who will provide a food distribution box...

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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     We've all heard that every snowflake is unique, but did you know that they can be categorized into several broad categories? As you can...
Anglers were walking on some of the area lakes, but the shorelines have pulled away on most, so you might have to be creative to get on them this weekend. Venture out to Clearwater Lake, Lake Sylvia...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Cold hardy perennials perform well in retaining walls.   I recently moved to a home with heavy clay soil that does not drain well. I'm...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Spring weather is finally here, and it’s time to start planting seeds. Starting seeds at home doesn’t need to be expensive, fancy or...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   With the recent increase in temperature you may begin to notice insects in your home. These insects include cluster flies, boxelder bugs,...
Easter is just two weeks out; it is amazing how fast the time does fly. We will be putting some Easter meal ideas in this column for you over the next two issues. If you have a favorite dish, that...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Agricultural workers have become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. While food processing plant workers will be prioritized (Tier 2) above...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu       We might be getting a little late in the season to have much luck with this week's winter activity—a few days of balmy temperatures...
A small crowd of friends, family, and fellow aviators gathered at the Buffalo Airport on Thursday, March 4 to send off Ray Johnson’s 1943 Stearman biplane, which he sold to Paramount Pictures. See...
Maple Lake is preparing for its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, which will be held this Saturday, March 13. Though the craft sale is canceled this year, the Irish Scamper and parade are still...

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