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Buffalo’s head coach notches first win over former head coach; East Ridge dominates East-West Showcase   A matchup with Monticello is much anticipated when it comes to rivalries for the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team, but last Friday’s season opener at home against the Magic had even more hype. Friday...
Studnicka tops vaulters; Bison relays post record-setting performances   The final team standings may not reflect it, but the first outdoor meet of the season for the Buffalo track and field teams was a hidden success. The Bison boys’ and girls’ teams opened the season in last Friday’s Lake...
Kugler’s personal record 84 comes in opening home meet   The season debut for the Buffalo girls’ golf team was the varsity debut for two Bison golfers in the Magic Invite on Wednesday, April 10, at Monticello Country Club. Clara Larson and Lexi Hanzlik were the two newcomers to this year’s squad....
It was a solid debut for the Buffalo boys’ golf team in Monday’s Magic Invitational at Monticello Country Club. Buffalo’s score of 313 placed fifth among 15 teams. The Bison finished 11 strokes back of first place Champlin Park’s 302. Rogers finished second (303), Sartell third (306), Monticello...
William Cruikshank, 90 William “Bill” J. Cruikshank, 90, of Maple Lake, MN, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, in Maple Lake, with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St...
Earth Day is coming this Monday, an annual event that occurs on April 22 of each year and has been occurring every year since 1970. This year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” I admit that I slightly cringed when I first read the title of this year’s theme. Plastic is a tough one, because it’s...
Academic Honors   University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA (3.7-4.0)      The following student was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester.      Delano - Frances Edwards-Hughes.
Did you know... That MN is one of the northernmost and westernmost US states to produce maple syrup.  Maple syrup is made in the spring when temperatures rise above freezing during the day and dip below freezing at night. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup. Each tap...

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Daily life was upended in March of 2020, when most of the world was first introduced to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. People from all walks of life were adversely affected by the pandemic, and...
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The Drummer test kitchen cooks were busy. We have included recipes for the foods we made over the past week. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. If you have a favorite dish, that you would...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Cold, clear, winter nights are a great time to look up at the stars and learn some constellations! Current star maps are available on the...
Since there is inconsistent ice depths on most lakes, it is suggested that you use only ATVs at this point. Clearwater and Lake Francis are showing some evening crappie action over 20-25 ft. Fish for...
With Minnesota’s COVID-19 pandemic slowly improving, Gov. Walz announced the loosening of some restrictions on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Beginning Jan. 11, indoor dining at restaurants and bars reopened at...
Wednesday, Jan. 6 was the second day Wright County Public Health workers were at the Centennial Park Fire Station in Buffalo to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to local emergency medical services...
After 22 years of service, Tom Kelly recently retired from his position as Wright County Attorney. Now, Brian Lutes will serve in the role, stepping into the shoes of his former boss. On Monday, Jan...
Wright County Parks & Recreation has a pair of important announcements for those intending to rent shelters at Beebe Lake County Park, Otsego County Park, Clearwater/Pleasant County Park, Bertram...
On Jan. 1, the Buffalo Area Masonic Lodge, Nelson Lodge No. 135 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF & AM), began the 10th Annual Food Shelf Matching Funds Drive program. This year’s food drive...
“Teens need healthy connections with safe adults who care about them.” This is the mission Timber Bay set out on when it was founded in 1970. The organization focuses on helping youth “create deep,...

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