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Nealie Dixon, 77
Nealie Elizabeth Dixon, 77, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. She was born on October 6, 1948, at Troy Hospital in Troy, North Carolina, to Winford Reece and Lizzie Haywood.
Nealie grew up in rural North Carolina as the only...
Days are getting shorter, mornings a bit cooler, and school buses are rolling through our neighborhoods. Yet, Labor Day weekend has yet to occur. This one feels a bit different already, a mild strangeness, and a bit of unfamiliarity.
Labor Day weekend typically signals the unofficial end of...
Birthdays
Evelyn Sawatzke - 100th Birthday
OPEN HOUSE
Evelyn Sawatzke, of Buffalo, will be 100 on September 10. Join the family as we celebrate our Golden Girl with an Open House on Sunday, September 13, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., at The V by HH, 66 Maple Ave. N, Maple Lake.
No...
This week, we will find some of our favorite “out-to-eat” and “store-bought” knockoffs to try at home! I think they may even be better when they are homemade!
Can you tell where they are from?
Egg Bites
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Servings: 12
3 C. boiling water
6 eggs
1-1/3 C. full...
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Local community and civic services leaders are taking a proactive approach to fostering stronger connections amongst residents, organizations, and local officials through what is known as the...
Big season continues with 12-10 win over top-ranked Minnetonka
On a team where offense is spread out throughout its lineup, sophomore Hannah Rosso has emerged as the top-scoring threat on this year...
Hanzlik’s scores continue to drop; Bison shoot low round at home
Senior Lexi Hanzlik’s scorecard won’t wow you when it comes to overall placements, but when it comes to consistency, she’s been one...
Ylitalo, Kubu lead Bison past Delano; Buffalo finishes fourth at Medina
After two straight Mondays where two scheduled Lake Conference meets were wiped out due to weather, the Buffalo boys’ golf...
Shot put, discus has history of success
One of the strongest events for the Buffalo boys’ track and field team in recent seasons has come from its throwers.
Since the 2021 season, the Bison have...
Lamberts emerges as one of state’s best
The Buffalo girls’ track and field team continues to impress this season. One big reason for that success is the record-setting year from senior Rose...
May is a busy time of year for everyone.
The littlest among us just want to play outside all day. School age kids are starting summer activities while trying to stay engaged in the classroom....
A steady stream of visitors moved across the Civic Center floor during the Heartland Senior Expo held April 22 in Buffalo. Area seniors explored programs and services aimed at enhancing quality of...
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