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The Polar Plunge came to Buffalo Lake on Saturday, March 11. Approximately 339 people took the plunge into the freezing lake to raise money towards Special Olympics. Buffalo had a fundraising goal of $80,000 this year, and according to the Polar Plunge website, $75,762 was raised! Many individuals...
The Maple Lake annual Grande Day Parade was well attended on Saturday, March 11, despite the snowy weather. People from the area came to enjoy the cherished tradition of celebrating Irish heritage. Mayor Lynn Kissock wore a reverse-retro-edition green Minnesota Wild jersey with the name “The Mayor...
The Wright County Board gave a letter of support and use of their lobbyist to the Wright Technical Center to help in their pursuit of $9.5 million in State funds at its most recent meeting.  The Wright Technical Center in Buffalo is seeking $9.5 million as appropriated from the bond proceeds fund...
The Christus Chorus from Concordia University, St. Paul will be in concert on Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Sanctuary as part of their 2023 Annual Holy Week Tour.  The church is located at 302 2nd St. NE in Buffalo. Under the direction of Dr. David Mennicke, the 23...
On Tuesday, March 7, the Hanover City Council discussed the CSAH (County State Aid Highway) 19 project proposed by Wright County. They also received some feedback from residents during the citizen’s forum on the matter. Multiple citizens had concerns about the layout of the project, budget, payment...
Broadway in Buffalo Auditions will be held on Friday, March 17, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 18, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Buffalo High School Auditorium (877 Bison Blvd., Buffalo). To sign up for auditions visit: https://www.theaterforms.com/audition/notice/bct/...
Your local Menards home improvement store is serving as a drop site for a local food pantry through the month of March. We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a helping hand to the community! Menards offers a wide variety of non-perishable food items that can be...
The Rockford Star Lodge 62 is holding their 11th annual fundraiser for Riverworks Community Development. Donations received now through March 31 will be matched up to $1,000. All funds raised will be given to Riverworks. There are multiple ways to give. You can make a deposit at BankWest with...

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Underdogs. That is usually the word associated with each opponent the Edina girls’ tennis team faces. The Hornets are the 2-time defending Class AA state champions, and outside of Mahtomedi’s...
1 (6-8 lb.) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston Butt) Pork Butt Injection Marinade Pork But Dry Rub   Rinse pork roast, and pat dry. Inject top of roast at 1-inch intervals with Pork Butt Injection...
New plant disease: Sudden Oak Death Disease blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2019/08/new-plant-disease-sudden-oak-death.html   A reddish brown "bleeding" canker that signals the appearance of...
Canned Whole Tomatoes (Using a Pressure Canner or Boiling-Water Bath)   The key to safely canning tomatoes is to ensure, first, that they’re at a safe acidity level, and then to process them at the...
Whether or not you’re an action-adventure movie fan, you may remember the 2013 hit film “Olympus Has Fallen.” It starred Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhardt, and Angela Bennet. A hit...
Lake Stella and Big Swan Lake started giving up walleyes on crawlers or minnors in 15 to 24 feet. Sunfish and crappies are going on the weed lines of Maple Lake, Clearwater Lake, Granite Lake, and...
Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) Wild or creeping thyme, Thymus serpyllum, is an easy to grow ground cover plant that is attractive to bees and is now recommended for low maintenance or bee lawns....
1 box rotini 2 c. cooked chicken 1 cup dried cranberries ½ c. yellow onion (or to taste, I use less) 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted   Dressing: 2 c. mayonnaise ¼ c. powdered...
A couple with strong ties to Buffalo was found shot to death in their Long Prairie home last Wednesday, August 21.  The bodies of Barry Bennett, 63, and his wife Carol, 63, were discovered by a...

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