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Warmer-than-normal January temperatures may have caused the Kites on Ice Festival to be canceled, but several cornhole enthusiasts gathered last Saturday, Feb. 10, at Huikko’s Bowling and Entertainment Center in Buffalo to compete and enjoy what would have been the cornhole tourney out at Buffalo...
Mayor Chris Kauffman opened the city of Hanover’s February 6 meeting with the pledge of allegiance and call to order. Council members approved the agenda and items related to the January 16 work session and January 25 special meetings.
Next, Mayor Kauffman opened the Citizen’s Forum where council...
The Wright County Planning Commission has decided, by a 5-1 vote, against moving forward with an Interim Use Permit to mine sand and gravel near the intersection of State Hwy. 25 N and County Rd. 113. The meeting was held last Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Wright County Government Center.
MBE, Inc. was...
To earn the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is to earn the highest form of recognition for financial reporting and as of just recently, Wright County has held that honor eight years in a row.
Wright County Finance Director Lindsey Meyer shared the good news at the...
Friday, February 16, will be the first day of the 18-day direct balloting voting period. Eligible Wright County voters who align with one of the three major political parties in Minnesota (Republican, Democrat and Legal Marijuana Now) will be able to cast their ballots directly into the tabulator...
Look inside this issue of the Journal-Press on pages 4, 5, and 6 for an advertiser-supported special feature celebrating National FFA Week.
We’d like to thank the numerous small businesses and FFA members that were part of this year’s commemoration.
Buffalo Community Theatre’s performance of “Finding Nemo Jr.” continues through the weekend. Evening performances run February 16-17 at 7 p.m., with a final matinee performance on Sunday afternoon, February 18 at 2 p.m. Showings are located at Discovery Elementary School, 214 1st Avenue NE, in...
Wright County Horticultural Society will host Theresa Rooney on Monday, Mar. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Covenant Church, 1601 Hwy. 25 N, in Buffalo. This event is free and open to the public.
Theresa will be presenting “Humane Critter Control.” Theresa has been a Hennepin County Master...
Fundraiser for Jonathan Jude
Three-year-old Declan Jude idolizes his Uncle Johnny. Young Declan didn’t know the extent and depth of his uncle’s injuries, nor the constant pain he had endured since 2007; Declan only knew that his uncle was hurting, and he wanted to help.
Being an inquisitive and...
Buffalo posts key section home win over STMA; Trojans, Skippers remain hot
A packed gym last Friday gathered for a Coaches vs. Cancer rivalry game with the Buffalo boys’ basketball team hosting St. Michael-Albertville as the featured matchup.
With barely any seating available, fans from both...
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Walleyes are being taken with a jig and minnow on Clearwater Lake, Lake Sylvia, and Big Swan Lake. Overall, angling pressure has dropped off, but those going are catching walleyes. Duck numbers have...
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Jack Tillman and Annie Klodd from UMN check out Keepsake Cidery's orchard in September, 2019. Photo: Annie...
The Buffalo Community Theater’s fall murder mystery “Go Back For Murder” is well into production - just in time for Halloween!
One of Agatha Christie’s most intriguing “whodunnits,” “Go Back For...
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Emily Miller
Ten-year-old Sarah Miller, of Buffalo, looking to contribute in a meaningful way, chose veterans for which to target her fundraising this year. This became an...
Teen smoking has been a problem in this country for generations. Most smokers started in their teens. Many smokers over the age of 50 remember when the price of a pack of cigarettes was less than $1...
Last Thursday, October 3, Buffalo City Administrator Mert Auger learned that the cooling tower at the Civic Center was leaking R-22 refrigerant.
At the council meeting on Monday, October 7, Auger...
For years well beyond count, St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, in Maple Lake, has been striving to make a difference. And, it has a significant impact on a local level, as well as beyond Wright County....
Typically, a No. 1 seed is a heavy favorite when matched against a No. 8 seed in a playoff format.
Some would argue that top-seeded Wayzata may have actually been a bit of an underdog prior to last...
This spring will mark the beginning of a new era for the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team.
It was announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25 that Chad Hayda will be the team’s new head coach. Hayda replaces Joey...
If there’s one common denominator to a 2-4 season thus far for the Buffalo football team, look no further than the first quarter.
In all six games, slow starts have resulted in catch-up football....
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