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Buffalo wins one half versus Skippers   A 57-46 road defeat last Friday was a victory, of sorts, for the Buffalo girls’ basketball team. The loss extended the Bison’s losing streak to five games. Despite some recent struggles, Buffalo had the defending Class 4A state champion Minnetonka Skippers on...
Lawrence Endres, 89 Lawrence John Endres, age 89, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Lakeside Oasis in Buffalo, MN. He was born in Otsego Township near Albertville, MN, Wright County, to Isador and Martha (Gilles) Endres on August 14, 1935, baptized at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Albertville...
A recent sports headline caused me a moment of reflection. Carson Beck, a college quarterback who played for the Georgia Bulldogs this past season, made news by transferring to the University of Miami, accompanied by a substantial NIL deal reportedly worth between three to four million dollars...
Graduations   Winona State University      Noah Beffel, of Annandale, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Exercise and Rehabilitative Science following the fall 2024 semester.      Elise Lubben, of Buffalo, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BST degree in Academic and Behavioral Strategist...
Brrrrr, it’s cold outside! This week, lets focus on meals that make staying in, feel like a great option! Side note: A huge THANK YOU to some special taste testers of this week’s Banana Bread Cake Recipe!  PS: They gave it a thumbs up Country-Style Scrambled Eggs   Prep Time: 30 min. Servings: 4...
A little snow, beautifully-colored light sculptures, and characters including an ice princess, a giant snowman, and The Grinch, were all part of last Saturday’s opening night of the Ice Palace in Delano Central Park. In this photo, one of the fire dancers blew a large flame to the awe of the...
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Wright Board of Commissioners, the board began its first meeting of the year with a pair of required duties – swearing in the county commissioners who were elected in November and the selection of the board chair for 2025. Commissioner Darek Vetsch (District 2) was sworn...
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, January 7, for its first meeting of the year. Greg Zgutowicz took the oath of office and was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Hanover. Zgutowicz will serve a four-year term through 2028. Gretchen Barrett and John Ganfield also took oaths and were...

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Holiday lights allow for residents to share holiday spirit and show their creative side. From classic holiday lights to movie and TV show references, homeowner’s personalities shine through their...
Bison remain undefeated; blowout victory against St. Paul Central ends with feel-good story   For 34 of the 36 minutes during Buffalo’s 80-56 home win on Tuesday, Dec. 14 over St. Paul Central, Bison...
Buffalo lands dozen wrestlers on podium; four win titles   First-place was a common theme for Buffalo wrestlers in last Saturday’s invitational at Trinity School at River Ridge in Eagan. Buffalo had...
Bison split with Bemidji, Roseau   There are two standings the Buffalo boys’ hockey team pays heavy attention to. One standing is yet to be determined. The other, has Buffalo flirting with a spot to...
Since joining the Lake Conference, wins have been hard to come by for the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team. Last season, Buffalo posted an 0-8 record, with six of those defeats coming against conference...
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" has been recorded by many artists over the years. It was written in the 1940s by composers Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. The song was featured in the movie "...
Area lakes have 2 to 6 inches of ice and anglers have started walking out on most of them. To catch a few sunfish and crappies, try Lake John and Sugar Lake at a depth of 10-15 ft. On Cedar Lake,...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     African violets (Saintpaulia ionanatha) grow from shady, mossy rock crevices.   By now, our outdoor gardens are under a blanket of snow...

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