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Robert Richards, of Buffalo, has been polar plunging for over twenty years. His parents owned a timeshare near Brainerd in which many family members would gather around the holidays. “They had a hot tub, and we would jump into the snowbank, roll around, and run back into the hot tub.” That fun...
Halftime buzzer-beater sparks Knights to semifinal win over defending section champs; Buffalo ends skid versus Brainerd
Jordan Holm provided the spark the St. Michael-Albertville boys’ basketball team was looking for in a 63-51 victory over Buffalo in last Saturday’s Section 8AAAA semifinal game...
Dolan to retire after 43 years coaching; Cards seek 2nd title
After 43 years of coaching at Annandale High School, Donald Dolan Jr. is calling it a career.
For those unfamiliar with the name, it’s because Donald is better known around the state for his nickname, “Skip.”
During his career, Dolan...
Totino-Grace edges Magic 60-59 in finals
With six miles separating Monticello from St. Michael, there was no doubt fans of the Magic would make the trip to St. Michael-Albertville High School for last Thursday’s Section 5AAA championship game against Totino-Grace.
Magic fans waited at the closed...
Robert Colebank, 92
Robert Frank Colebank passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 92.
He was born September 28, 1931, in Minneapolis, MN, to Donald and Merle (Laflin) Colebank.
Bob graduated from North High School in 1949. After graduation, Bob attended the University of Minnesota...
Why is it so hard to meditate? You just sit and do nothing. It can’t be that difficult, can it? Well, if you’ve ever tried to truly sit and do nothing, you’ll find that it’s extremely difficult. In less than a second, your mind begins to chatter. It searches relentlessly for something to occupy it...
Let’s eat all things green!
Green is symbolic of the shamrock, which is a three-leaf clover, that is said to represent the Holy Trinity. Wearing, eating, and “living” green on St. Patrick’s Day is a way to show Irish Pride and to honor St. Patrick.
AND as an extra bonus - wearing green has a...
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Bison break five pool records in loss to Delano
On a night the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team broke five pool records on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Delano, it was the Tigers that came away with a 99-86...
Our Winner of the Darlene Dixon Prize Pack of cookbooks is K. Wozniak. Congratulations!
Thank you to all who submitted recipes. Please continue to send in recipes; we are always looking for new...
The CPKC Holiday Train made its annual stop in Buffalo on Wednesday, December 13, at the 5th Street railway crossing. The area was packed with spectators who were excited to enjoy the Christmas cheer...
Joseph and Mary in the manger were played by Elijah and Lis Gust, with baby Jesus portrayed by little Eowyn, for Buffalo Covenant’s Living Nativity held December 16 and 17. See inside for more photos...
The Montrose City Council held their Truth in Taxation hearing at their meeting on Monday, December 11. During this time, the public had the opportunity to ask questions or make comments. No one from...
During the Monday, December 11, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) School Board meeting, the school board also held their public hearing for the 2024 Truth in Taxation. Director of Finance and Operations...
For the next two Thursdays (Dec. 21 and 28), the Wright County Historical Society will open extended hours for people to come see the Festival of Trees.
The Historical Society (2001 Hwy. 25 near the...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer office will be closed on Monday, December 25. Our office will re-open on December 26, and return to normal hours.
The office will also be closed on...
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