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ggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers...
Gatherings with family and friends are an integral component of the holiday season. Certain rooms in the house are on display more than others, with kitchens, dining rooms and living areas serving as popular places to congregate. Of course, fireplaces also serve as popular gathering spots in homes...
Travel tends to heat up as the weather begins to chill around the holiday season. With friends and family to see and holiday cheer to spread, it's no wonder why millions of people take to the roads, railways and friendly skies to travel during the holiday season.
It's not uncommon for holiday hosts...
An evening drive this Christmas season throughout communities in Buffalo, and beyond, will reward those willing to spend a little extra on gas to enjoy amazing light displays! In Buffalo, this smiling snowman greets passersby with a friendly wave. (More photos by Tom and Char McDonnell inside this...
The Buffalo City Council opened a public hearing for the 2024 proposed final tax levy at their meeting on Monday, December 4, and it will remain open until December 18. On December 18, the council will take action on the proposed levy.
City Administrator Taylor Gronau shared the timeline of the...
A FREE interactive event at Buffalo Covenant Church, Saturday-Sunday, December 16-17.
The National Audubon Society invites you to join in the longest-running community science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Monday, January 1, 2024, birders and residents in Northern Wright County will take part in this tradition, many rising before dawn to participate.
This...
A friendly-looking reindeer named Slim, made of priority boxes, greets postal patrons at the Buffalo Post Office. Ho-Ho Slim! (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Since an aggressive new pricing policy was put in place by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in 2021, newspapers have seen postal price increases of more than 30%.
The USPS Board of Governors recently approved another 16.3% increase for 2024, which brings the total increase to nearly 50% since 2021....
There will be a free community meal on Thursday, December 21, (3rd Thursday of each month) at the Montrose Community Center (200 Center Ave S Montrose), from 5:00-6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Grace Place Collaborative and generous individuals, for more information contact Pastor Cathy at...
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On Saturday, April 29, at 12:38 a.m., the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office learned a pursuit initiated by the Howard Lake Police Department entered into Meeker County westbound on US Highway 12, from...
SOAR will be putting on performances of “Clue!” from Thursday, May 11, to Sunday, May 14, at St. Michael Cinema, Theater #13, 4300 O’Day Avenue NE, St. Michael. Showings on May 11 through May 13,...
Free community breakfasts return to the Community Center sponsored by Buffalo churches, Buffalo Food Shelf, and Buffalo Community Center. The menu will include: scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage,...
On Sunday, May 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the Waverly Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Waverly KC Hall (301 5th Street N, Waverly). Pancakes (regular and blueberry...
NourishingHOPE will be providing boxes of fresh produce and dairy products for drive through pickup on a first-come, first-serve basis on Monday, May 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pickup will be...
The City of Montrose Public Works Department will begin hydrant flushing beginning the week of May 8, to hopefully be finished by May 19. Flushing involves opening the hydrants and flushing water...
The Wright County Horticultural Society (WCHS) is hosting a plant sale on Saturday, May 20, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Buffalo Covenant Church (1601 Hwy 25 N. Buffalo). Payment accepted is cash or...
There are new additions at the Buffalo Fire Station 1, located at 215 Central Avenue, Buffalo. One exciting addition is a new buffalo statue to recognize individuals who have served in the Buffalo...
Meyer’s 20 saves in 14-7 win at Orono sets record; STMA squeaks out 9-7 home win
Buffalo freshman Rory Meyer is a fan of at least one opposing player each time her girls’ lacrosse team hits the...
Senior sprinter places second in 400, fourth in 200 against state’s best
As a junior, Brianna Shroyer enjoyed a memorable season for the Buffalo girls’ track and field team.
Shroyer reached the top...
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