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Area residents will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening of live theater under the summer sky when Old World New World Theater presents Ernest Thompson’s classic play “On Golden Pond” at Sturges Park, in Buffalo, Saturday, Aug. 22.
The free outdoor performance will feature two showings, 5:00 p....
Euerle outdueled by Faber in District 6B opener; Buffalo faces elimination game Saturday against Hamel
One of the more prolific offenses in the state was shut down in a first-round game of last Saturday’s District 6B tournament at Irish Stadium in Maple Lake.
Clay Faber allowed just four hits...
Wins over Hutchinson, Kimball qualify Maple Lake for Class B state tourney
Eleven years and counting.
A 9-4 victory last Saturday over Hutchinson, and 9-0 win Sunday, Aug. 9, over Kimball punched the Maple Lake Lakers’ ticket to the 2026 Class B state amateur baseball tournament.
It marks the...
MSHSL approves Majestic Oaks Golf Course for state XC; adjusted dates push back state hoops
A new venue for the 2026 girls and boys cross country state meets, a schedule adjustment for the girls and boys basketball state tournaments, and continued dues credits to member schools were among the...
Dennis Erickson, 84
Dennis John Erickson, age 84, of Minneapolis, passed away on July 29, 2026, in Edina, MN.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Lois Margrethe (Fiskness); and their children, Natalie (Kevin) Medin, David (Leann) Erickson and Dawn Zamora (Andy Stump); and 10...
My family and I recently returned from a trip to Glacier National Park. During my time on this planet, I’ve seen mountains, oceans, and many things in between. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate the process of creating memories over seeing those amazing sights in person and the...
Reunions
BHS Class of 1960
The Buffalo High School Class of 1960 will have their Class Reunion/party on Thursday, August 20, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 Hwy. 25 N. in Buffalo. Classmates, family, and caretakers are encouraged to come together to relive...
With the Wright County Fair behind us and the State Fair just in front of us, it is time to think “Blue Ribbon” recipes.
Give them a try! They are all winners!
Mini Maple SPAM® Donuts
Servings: 6
1 C. all-purpose flour
3 T. packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 C. plus 1...
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation ended winter load increases in the Metro frost zone (includes Wright County) on March 3 and began spring load restrictions. The restrictions are put in...
On my recent photo tour to Yellowstone National Park, we had a hard time finding any wolves. The Gray Wolf is always our main species that we want to find and capture images but on this year’s trip...
STMA captures third-straight Class AAA state title; six area wrestlers win individual championships
For years, Apple Valley was the state’s dynasty program in the sport of high school wrestling. ...
Sophomore breaks own school record four times; Buffalo relays, Cich, enjoy state experience
Coming off a year where last season’s team was breaking school, pool, and team records on a regular...
Two of Buffalo’s three male wrestlers reach top-six podium
There were 52 podium visits from 312 wrestlers by the time last Saturday’s MSHSL state wrestling tournament concluded at Grand Casino...
Kotish knocks off No. 2, No. 4 ranked wrestlers to place third
When Courtney Kotish started her freshman year of high school, she was a promising young athlete on the Buffalo gymnastics team.
Now,...
Voll leads Monti into Section 8 title game; Buffalo turns focus to the future
Monticello senior Samantha Voll’s three-pointer with 9:02 remaining in regulation sped up the inevitable for the top-...
Enjoy some fun recipes to celebrate our “common” Irish heritage - if it is only for the one time of year when everyone is Irish!
Whiskey Tea
Cook Time: 2 min.
Total Time: 2 min.
Servings: 1
1...
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