Birthdays

Evelyn Sawatzke - 100th Birthday  

OPEN HOUSE

     Evelyn Sawatzke, of Buffalo, will be 100 on September 10. Join the family as we celebrate our Golden Girl with an Open House on Sunday, September 13, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., at The V by HH, 66 Maple Ave. N, Maple Lake.

     No gifts please. Let’s celebrate an incredible centenarian with love and laughter. (P3, D6)

Graduations

Univ. of Wisconsin, River Falls

     Austyn Steinhaus, of Cokato, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Crop & Soil Science following the spring 2026 semester.

     Alicia Langbehn, of South Haven, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Psychology following the spring 2026 semester.

     The following students graduated following the spring 2026 semester.

     Annandale - Joel Upham, BS, Conservation & Environ Planning.

     Buffalo - Emma Hill, MSE, School Psychology; Isaac Schmutzer, BS, Criminology, Senior Merit; Stella Zinchini, BS, Sociology.

     Monticello - Addy Pipal, BS, Elementary Education.

     St. Michael - Laina Spiekermeier, BSW, Social Work; Nolan Throndset, BS, Business Administration, Senior Merit.

Academic Honors

Univ. of Wisconsin, River Falls

(3.5-4.0)

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville - Sloan Bozosi; Mia Hunter.

     Annandale - Felicity Fischer.

     Buffalo - Ellie Cassady; Rachel Dorado; Elliott Elton; Axel Mies; Isaac Schmutzer; Chloe Skoglund; Stella Zinchini.

     Cokato - Austyn Steinhaus.

     Delano - Kylah Link; Ashley Petersen; Sidney Schmit.

     Hanover - Kenzie Christensen; Rachel Forsyth.

     Howard Lake - Devin Ruacho; Isabella Ruacho; Alex Zimmerman.

     Maple Lake - Elinor Breuer.

     Monticello - Martha Effertz; Allison Eiden.

     Montrose - Mallory Musta.

     Otsego - Emma Meehan.

     South Haven - Evelyn Lamb; Alicia Langbehn; Zachary Millner; Audrey Petersen.

     St. Michael - Julia Dupay; Leah Hultman; Mikayla Kral; Savanah Kral; Lyric Myslicki; Michael Sieber; Nolan Throndset.

Reunions

BHS Class of 1955

The Buffalo High School Class of 1955 will be holding their 71st Reunion on Thursday, September 17, starting at 12 Noon, at Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 Hwy. 25 North in Buffalo.

Any questions concerning the reunion may be addressed to Bill Wandersee at 406-490-5755. (P3)

BHS Class of 1957

The BHS Class of 1957 will be celebrating their 69th Class Reunion on Friday, September 11, at Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 Hwy. 25 N in Buffalo.

Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at 12:00 p.m. Everyone is responsible for the cost of their meal.

Come have fun. For more info, call 763-682-2492.  (P3)

BHS Class of 1959

The Buffalo High School Class of 1959 will be celebrating their 67th Class Reunion on Tuesday, September 15, at Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 Hwy. 25 North in Buffalo.

Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at 12:00 p.m. Everyone will be ordering off a special menu. (P3)

BHS Class of 1962

The BHS Class of 1962 will be celebrating their annual Class Reunion on Wednesday, September 9, at Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 Hwy. 25 N in Buffalo.

Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at 12:00 p.m. 

Come reminisce and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends.  (P3)

BHS Class of 1965

The BHS Class of 1965 will be celebrating their annual Class Reunion on Friday, September 11, at Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 Hwy. 25 North in Buffalo.

Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. (P3)

BHS Class of 1967

     The BHS Class of 1967 will be celebrating their 59th Class Reunion on Tuesday, September 8, at Bison Creek Event Center, located at 1207 Hwy. 25 N. in Buffalo.

Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m., with lunch at 12:00 p.m. 

Any questions, call Hank at 763-843-4215. Please share information with other classmates. (P3)

RHS All-School Class Reunion

The Rockford High School will be celebrating its All-School Reunion get-together on Saturday, October 3, at Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 Hwy 55 North in Buffalo.

Social hour begins 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Reservations are required before September 18. Contact Stan Wandersee at 651-767-2719 for more details.

Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. (P3)