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The final performance for this season of Concerts in the Park will be Thursday, August 27, at the bandshell in Sturges Park. Taking the stage at 7:00 p.m. will be Crown Jewels, a Queen tribute band, sponsored by Coborn’s.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this last concert of the summer...
A community screening of “Flag Day,” a new documentary exploring a small town, a national holiday, and the meaning of belonging in America, will be held Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6:00 p.m., at Buffalo American Legion Post 270, located at 304 10th Ave. S in Buffalo. The documentary, described as a story...
The Buffalo Historical Society and the Buffalo Heritage Advisory Board invite residents of all ages to take part in the Buffalo Lake Scenic Overlook Clean-Up on Saturday, September 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the scenic overlook next to the Buffalo Public Library,...
The City of Buffalo is partnering with MNL to once again offer the Blooming Buffalo Go Native Plant Sale, giving residents an opportunity to add native wildflowers to their landscapes while supporting pollinators and improving local habitat. Residents can choose from a variety of MNL Signature...
The spirit of patriotism, nostalgia, and community came together Saturday, Aug. 22, at Buffalo American Legion Post 270 for the first annual Miss Red, White & Retro. The event featured a pin-up competition where contestants took the stage dressed in vintage rockabilly style, bringing a touch of...
Buffalo looks to build off historic 2025 season; two all-state players return   When Owen Seestrom was asked to reflect back on the 2025 boys’ soccer season, the Buffalo senior couldn’t help but smile. Seestrom earned All-State accolades a year ago. He tied for the team lead with 15 goals while...
Iowa native takes over head coaching position; three state swimmers return   The Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team is being energized by two new voices from atop. Elisa Schaffer replaces Jocelyn Woytcke as the team’s new head coach. Caitlin Braun also is new to this year’s staff. She’s taking on the...
Three straight second-place finishes at sections has Buffalo motivated   The past three seasons, the Buffalo girls’ soccer team has been knocking on the door of winning that elusive section title. A 1-0 shootout loss to St. Michael-Albertville in last year’s Section 8-4A championship game at...
Macheel leads pack   An unfortunate fall cost the Buffalo girls’ cross country team a chance at sending one of their runners to last year’s Class AAA state meet. Well on her way to locking up one of six individual state qualifying spots, Cady Macheel stumbled to the ground and eventually had to...
Lakers, Orphans defeated at state   The No. 2 seeded Maple Lake Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament with last Saturday’s 6-2 loss to No. 3 seeded Watertown Red Devils in Shakopee. Dan Reilley’s 2-RBI double in the bottom of the second gave the...

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Spring is here! The campers, boats, and motorcycles are out on the roads, and many of us have enjoyed the wonderful smells coming from grilled food when out on our walks. It’s also been nice to be...
Preparatory work on Phase 1 of Hwy. 25 construction between Monticello and Buffalo began on Monday, April 13.  As of Tuesday, April 21, a full closure to through traffic is expected to begin and a...
Heavy machinery is parked on 1st St. NE (Wide Street) in preparation for Phase A of Buffalo’s Northeast Area Reconstruction project scheduled to begin Monday, April 20. During this initial phase, 1st...
The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the Buffalo Days button design winner has been selected! This year, the Chamber received three creative entries for its annual button...
The offices at Hanover City Hall will soon undergo a shift in personnel. Council met on Tuesday, April 7, and approved the appointment of current City Clerk Jenny Peterson, effective April 20, to...
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is proud to honor 58 family farms whose legacy spans at least 150 years with the Sesquicentennial Farm award. Established in 2008, the Sesquicentennial...
The City of Buffalo Spring Clean-up Days are scheduled for Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 Calder Ave. NE, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both days.  Items...
The Buffalo Senior Expo will take place on Wednesday, April 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 County Road 134. This free community event connects adults 55+,...
The community is invited to attend the Buffalo Historical Society’s 3rd Annual Trivia Night on Tuesday, April 21, at the Buffalo Community Center, 206 Central Avenue. The event begins at 6:30 p.m....
I really enjoy this time of year, but not for what you might think. Sure, there are thousands of birds migrating back to the northland each night. Huge flocks of snow geese are pushing northward....

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