The Buffalo Rodeo was well attended over June 23-25, with the rodeo hosting other events beginning June 21. There were a variety of performances to see. Tie-Downs, bareback riding and more performances held the attention and excitement of those in attendance. (Photo by Brianna Burnham)
The Farm Family Recognition Program has existed for over 30 years and honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. All of the honored farm families have made significant contributions to Minnesota agriculture and...
Wright County Commissioners took a step forward in a process that could grant Knife River approval to expand by 4.5 acres its Naaktgeboren Gravel Pit in Silver Creek Township.
Commissioners unanimously decided on a roll call vote, Tuesday, June 21, that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will...
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The parade will be held on Monday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m. The parade line up is at the high school with route beginning on Poplar Avenue heading south and turning on Chestnut; the parade will then loop around Oak Avenue up to Park Street, finishing down Park Street.
The carnival begins...
Friday, June 24, was the first day of Minnesota’s 46-day absentee voting period, which leads up to the Tuesday, August 9, Primary Election. The Wright County election office and participating cities will begin mailing ballots to voters who have requested them. In-person absentee voting is now...
According to KSTP- Channel 5 Eyewitness News, after the standoff last week in St. Micheal, 39-year-old Brandon Gardas, of St. Michael, faces multiple charges. Gardas was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder of police officers, two counts first-degree assault against a police...
In observance of Independence Day, the Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer will be closed on Monday, July 4. We will re-open on Tuesday, July 5.
Have a fun and safe weekend celebrating our freedom!
Buffalo’s Concerts in the Park series is back for 2022, with the first concert scheduled for Thursday, June 30. Concerts are held in Sturges Park at the Bandshell and begin at 7 p.m.
The seating area for guests attending the concerts will look a bit different this year. A new, tiered hillside has...
The annual Waverly Daze celebration is being held July 7-10 at American Legion Park on the edge of Big Waverly Lake. Events kick off on Thursday, July 7, at the Waverly Municipal Liquor Store. There will be a barbeque at 4:00 p.m., meat raffle at 5:00 p.m. and music by a DJ starting at 6:00 p.m....
BCT’s 2022 summer show is “Mamma Mia!” which is directed by Erin Walsh, with music by Michael Walsh. Performances begin July 22 and go through July 30 at the Buffalo Performing Arts Center at BHS. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs including: “Money, Money, Money,” “Dancing Queen,”...