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State medalists in distance relays return to mix; top sprinter, thrower eye state titles   Historically, the distance runners have done the heavy lifting when it comes to scoring for the Buffalo track and field teams. Led by distance coaches Dave Knutsen and Alicia Berkenes, this year’s squad...
Monticello’s All-State guard’s void proved huge in state tournament losses to Cretin-Derham Hall, Rock Ridge   The Monticello girls’ basketball team suffered its biggest loss of the season before last week’s state tournament even started.  Two days prior to the Magic’s Class AAA state quarterfinal...
Gary Gabrelcik, 80 Gary Arthur Gabrelcik, 80, from Delano, MN, died February 17, 2025, at Grossmont Hospital in Le Mesa, CA. He is already missed greatly, and had been a trooper, soldiering through the many health issues he went through.  Born in Joplin, MO, June 21, 1944, as the oldest of ten, to...
I was bummed to read that the Northstar commuter train was vastly underperforming in regard to utilization and revenue. I’m not a regular rider of the train but have used it to attend Twins and Vikings games in downtown Minneapolis.  The Northstar line runs 40 miles between Big Lake and Target...
Graduations   South Dakota State University, Brookings      Grace Baer, of Buffalo, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree following the fall 2024 semester. The following students graduated following the fall 2024 semester.      Buffalo - Bridget Weese, BS.      Delano - Cody Weinzierl, BS...
Lent is here, and we are always looking for a good family “Lent-Friendly” meal to prepare. This week, we will feature some great ideas to help keep your menu exciting and fresh.   No desserts this week - watch next week’s column for an all-desserts edition! Pesto Flatbread   Prep Time: 20 min....

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The Blessing Closet will have its Quarterly Distribution of free clothing for children and their parents at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 to 12:00 (noon). Along...
After skipping the last two years the Hanover Lions Club is back with the annual smelt fry. On Saturday, April 23, from noon to 6:00 p.m., the Hanover Lions Club will be holding their annual smelt...
The City of Montrose Annual Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2022.  The Clean-up day collection site will be at Carver Field-  361 2nd Street N, and will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m...
Rylee Hallberg, of Monticello, is 15-years-old and mastering balloon art. She has created balloon animals and characters for birthday parties and events around the area. She started just last summer...
A packed Buffalo High School gymnasium was the scene Monday afternoon for the kickoff of Unified Week. Pictured above was a Unified Special Olympics Basketball Tournament game between Delano and...
Buffalo ends long drought against Elks at Elk River Invitational; doubles teams step up in 3-0 day   What a difference a year makes. In the case of one particular team, what a difference 30 years...
Bison shake off cold temps, sloppy start in 17-8 victory over Monticello in opener   It took about 20 minutes for the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team to heat up in last Thursday’s season opener at home...
Eden Prairie hosted the first outdoor track and field meet of the season, which had all seven teams competing Wednesday, April 13, in the Lake Conference Relays. Minnetonka won the girls meet with...

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