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Splash for Andrew, the local nonprofit planning a new splash pad in Buffalo, has launched the Splash for Andrew Challenge, and they want to see your biggest splash. The challenge will go through May, Brain Cancer Awareness Month, to build awareness and help raise the necessary funds for the...
The Buffalo-Montrose-Hanover School Board met on Monday, April 22. Board Chair, Melissa Brings, announced that a tentative agreement regarding teacher contracts was reached during mediation talks held on April 18. Once the agreement is ratified by the union, it will be presented to the board for...
A man shot outside the Dollar General store in Montrose on Monday, April 15, around 1:00 p.m. has been identified as 36-year-old Matthew Lyrek, of Montrose. Employees at Dollar General told KARE 11 that the suspect came in to buy chips, soda, and pizza and was cracking jokes before the incident. ...
One person was airlifted from the scene of a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus, dump truck, and passenger vehicle south of Monticello on Tuesday morning.  The crash happened around 7:50 a.m. on State Highway 25 North near County Road 37 Northeast.  The Minnesota State Patrol crash report...
The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be having a tree sale on Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Wright County Public Works Building, Shed A, located at 3500 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo....
MidCountry Bank is hosting a free document shredding day on Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will be on-site at multiple locations. The Buffalo location is at 305 10th Avenue S, Buffalo. To contact the Buffalo location, call: 763-682-3035. Bring any unwanted documents...
Everyone is welcome to a free multi-event, which will occur at Buffalo Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy 25 So., on Saturday, April 27, distributing clothing, a free breakfast, and some free groceries. The Blessing Closet will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Blessing Closet provides free...
The City of Montrose Annual Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. The Clean-up Day collection site will be at City Hall located at 311 Buffalo Ave. S from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please enter the parking lot via 3rd Street S. City staff will be onsite to give instructions for where to drop...
Readers and fans of mystery, crime, and thriller books were in for a treat on Saturday, April 20, at the City Center in St. Michael. The Friends of the Library - St. Michael, Albertville, and Hanover, hosted the Twin Cities Chapter of Sisters in Crime, a community of mystery, crime, thriller, and...
Home matches prove Buffalo as top contender in Section 8AA; Bison go 3-0 at home invitational   A couple lessons were learned following the Buffalo boys’ tennis team’s 6-1 home loss last Friday against section rival Becker.  The first lesson was given to the losing squad, as the Bison saw first-...

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On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Tatanka Elementary kids were reaching for the stars right along with retired NASA astronaut, Duane “Digger” Carey. Carey visited Tatanka all the way from Colorado Springs, where...
We recall seeing the beautiful stripes of red and white fluttering in the breeze on a summer day, a patch of blue displaying proud stars symbolizing this land, all beneath a beautiful blue canvas of...
Placing 10th out of 12 teams doesn’t seem too appealing for most coaches, but considering the competition, Head Coach Rachel Busch was thrilled with her team’s results in last Saturday’s Class AA...
WEEK 8 FOOTBALL: Buffalo 30, Andover 19 Nobody, not even Buffalo senior quarterback Aidan Bouman, will forget the first-ever football game played at Bison Field West. Bouman’s 209 yards and five...
Buffalo freshman Alaina Lee and older sister Anna, a sophomore, will make their state tournament debut this Thursday, Oct. 24 in the Class AA Doubles Tournament at Baseline Tennis Center in...
What appeared to be a quick three-set win in the making, turned into the longest match of the season -- point wise, for the Buffalo volleyball squad. After jumping out to a 2-0 lead, the No. 7 seeded...
Walley action has picked up a bit with minnows on Clearwater Lake, Big Swan Lake, Lake Sylvia, and Granite Lake in 10 to 20 feet. Panfish, bass and northern pike reports have been limited as most...
White Chicken Chili 2 lbs. diced boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 medium white onion 1 can Bush’s white chili beans (16 oz.) ¼ cup butter or olive oil ¼ cup flour 3 cups chicken broth ¾ cups...
My first summer having horses has certainly been an adventure, one which has driven me to spend more time outside not only doing chores, but also learning the landscape of my family’s property,...
Buffalo was busy last Saturday, Oct. 12, with three open house opportunities throughout the community. Buffalo Fire Department and Police Department both opened their doors to the community, despite...

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