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Symbolism features prominently throughout the holiday season. When walking around in December, or even earlier, individuals can't help but notice lighting displays, decked out Christmas trees in town centers and other symbols that are synonymous with the holiday season. Gingerbread houses may or...
Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise guidelines supported by the medical community indicate most adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week....
The CPKC Holiday Train made its annual stop in Buffalo on Saturday, Dec. 14. The festive train began its journey through Canada in late November before crossing the border and making several stops throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. A mixture of sleet and rain fell across the area earlier in the...
Joseph and Mary in the manger were played by Logan and Fanny Dahl, with baby Jesus portrayed by baby Charlie at last weekend’s Living Nativity at Buffalo Covenant Church. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, December 16, marking Teri Lachermeier’s final meeting as Mayor of Buffalo. Lachermeier previously spent fourteen years on council before serving as mayor for the past eight years.  Gerard Melgaard, Mayor of Buffalo from 1977-92, was on hand to present...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, December 9. The City held its annual truth in taxation meeting. The final 2025 levy was set at $2,166,853, a 17.6% increase from the previous year, with funding for street improvement projects, along with a decrease in tax capacity being significant drivers...
Immerse yourself in the wonder of the first Christmas with a Live Nativity event at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 MN Hwy. 25 South, Buffalo, Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday Dec. 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This heartwarming event brings the story of the first Christmas Eve to life with real people...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer office will be closed on Wednesday, December 25. Our office will re-open on December 26, and return to normal hours.  The office will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1, and will re-open on Thursday, January 2, and return to normal hours of...
Christine Husom will be at Buffalo Books and Coffee on Saturday, December 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. signing copies of her 11th Winnebago County Mystery, "Buried In The House". From the back cover: Sergeant Corinne Aleckson is dispatched to check the welfare of a hoarder. His brother is...
Will you or your family be spending Christmas Day apart from friends and relatives?  Don’t be alone! Please gather with others for a free Christmas Day Dinner on December 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Buffalo United Methodist Church (609 8th St. NW, Buffalo). Everyone is welcome! We’ll provide a ride if you...

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Week 5: Andover 24, Buffalo 18 Week 6: Friday, Oct. 8 at Bemidji   For 36 minutes, it felt and looked like the large crowd at Bison Field West was about to storm the field following last Friday’s...
The Buffalo girls’ cross country team saw an opportunity and ran with it, particularly senior Emily Strommen. Strommen’s time of 23:02.5 in Monday’s 11-team St. Michael Invitational at the St....
The Buffalo girls’ soccer team has played its share of one-goal contests. Three games have ended in 2-1 scores. All three games resulted in defeats. Buffalo was able to win a close battle in Monday’s...
The Buffalo boys’ cross country team nearly pulled off a sweep of three races at the Waconia Duals on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at Bayview Elementary School in Waconia. The Bison defeated Waconia 19 to 42 in...
No one, regardless of their age, occupation, skin color, or socioeconomic status, is immune to cancer. In fact, individuals might be hard pressed to say no one in their family and/or circle of...
Fishing just off the weedlines in 12-15 ft. on Maple Lake, Clearwater Lake, and Lake Sylvia, you’ll find some crappies and sunfish. Bass and pike are active on most of the area lakes. Pleasant Lake...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association, and Minnesota Grown are interested in hearing about...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Lilacs blooming out of season are referred to as being "remontant." Photo: Allan Paul Eilen   This year, as last year, Extension had a...

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