On Monday, July 13, construction crews began work on the last section of Hwy. 25 roundabouts. As a result, there will be no access going north on Hwy. 25 starting at John Ause Memorial Dr. Access to Commerce Cir. and Catlin St. will be from 3rd Ave...

New closure on Hwy. 25 N in Buffalo
On Monday, July 13, construction crews began work on the last section of Hwy. 25 roundabouts. As a result, there will be no access going north on Hwy. 25 starting at John Ause Memorial Dr. Access to Commerce Cir. and Catlin St. will be from 3rd Ave...

The wait is over, and this week Buffalo Community Theater will open their production of Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella!” This American classic musical has a new script that will bring the story to life for the whole family. Starring Laura...

Cinderella’s carriage awaits, BCT performances open Fri., July 17
The wait is over, and this week Buffalo Community Theater will open their production of Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella!” This American classic musical has a new script that will bring the story to life for the whole family. Starring Laura...

New Costco opens in Otsego Aug. 14
This brand-new Costco Wholesale warehouse located at 11910 60th Street NE in Otsego will officially open on Friday, August 14, wrapping up a roughly one-and-a-half-year construction project. The retailer is expected to bring expanded shopping...

Eight young women from Wright County will represent their hometowns during the 2026 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) Coronation held on Saturday, July 25, at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus,...

Wright County well represented at Aquatennial Ambassador coronation
Eight young women from Wright County will represent their hometowns during the 2026 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) Coronation held on Saturday, July 25, at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus,...

Soccer, hockey star selected 2025-26 Wright County Journal-Press’ Male Athlete-of-the-Year at BHS Brandon Rodenwald, better known by his nickname, “Brando,” was the obvious pick when it came to his teammates selecting him this past school year as...

Rodenwald rides to top
Soccer, hockey star selected 2025-26 Wright County Journal-Press’ Male Athlete-of-the-Year at BHS Brandon Rodenwald, better known by his nickname, “Brando,” was the obvious pick when it came to his teammates selecting him this past school year as...

Buffalo surges into first with three wins over Kimball, Cokato, Hamel Broc Mutterer used his arm and his bat to lead the Buffalo Bulldogs to a 4-2 home win Wednesday, July 8, against the Kimball Xpress. In two starts since returning from an arm...

Mutterer lifts Bulldogs past Kimball
Buffalo surges into first with three wins over Kimball, Cokato, Hamel Broc Mutterer used his arm and his bat to lead the Buffalo Bulldogs to a 4-2 home win Wednesday, July 8, against the Kimball Xpress. In two starts since returning from an arm...

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Buffalo Graniteman Triathlon held in Sturges Park June 7

A young volunteer hands a well-deserved cold bottle of water to sprint course finisher Brenner Hohenstein, of Minneapolis, during the Buffalo Graniteman Triathlon on Sunday, June 7. Temperatures...

BHS celebrates 402 graduates

Seniors from Buffalo High School received their diplomas during the commencement ceremony last Friday at Bison Field West. Receiving her diploma in the photo above is Summer Dennison. The Class of...

Diane Carlson Evans passes away May 20

Diane Althea Carlson Evans, 79, of Helena, Mont., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. The daughter of a dairy farmer and a nurse, Diane was born...

BCO to perform annual concert in the park June 14

Bring a blanket or a chair to the Sturges Park Bandshell at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, to hear the Buffalo Community Orchestra perform their annual “Concert in the Park.” The concert, which offers...

Presentation to honor Diane Carlson Evans at Sturges Park June 14

A special presentation honoring Buffalo native Diane Carlson Evans will be held Sunday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Sturges Park, prior to the Buffalo Community Orchestra concert. The 15-minute program...

Adult male found dead in Buffalo

On the evening of June 8, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Buffalo Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive adult male outside in the area near the 500 block of Douglas Drive. Upon...

Sheriff’s Office open house June 12

Join us for an exciting open house event at the Wright County Sheriff’s Office! Discover the inner workings of our community’s safety and law enforcement efforts on Friday, June 12, from 10:00 a.m....

Monticello hosts Heritage Day June 13

The City of Monticello will host Heritage Day on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at West Bridge Park. The family-friendly event will feature a full day of activities designed to honor...

Youngrens named Farm Family of the Year

For four generations, the Youngren family has farmed their land outside of Waverly, contributing to the agriculture industry and their community. On Tuesday, June 2, at the Wright County Board...

Buffalo Stampede to compete at Special Olympics USA Games

Athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans from across the country will gather in Minnesota this June as the state hosts the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, one of the largest sporting events in the...

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