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The City of Buffalo is preparing for a major reconstruction project in the city’s northeast area, where aging streets, sidewalks, and underground utilities have fallen into poor condition. Construction of Phase 1 is planned to begin in April, weather permitting.     The project is aimed at...
Photo series provided by Buffalo Historical Society   The Buffalo Historical Society hosted “Buffalo from Above: Aerial View Photo Night” on March 17, where attendees journeyed through Buffalo’s past via a presentation of historical photographs dating back to the 1800s and spanning across decades....
Provided by Allina Health   Sutter Health and Allina Health have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Allina Health to join the California-based system, which would create a combined nonprofit health system that will deliver innovative solutions to improve access and affordability and reimagine...
The Buffalo Montrose Hanover School Board reviewed and adopted curriculum proposals for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and K-5 Social Studies programming during its meeting Monday, March 23.   Superintendent Dr. Scott Thielman highlighted the CTE Curriculum Adoption Proposal (CAP), which...
Provided by Wright County www.wrightcountymn.gov   The Wright County Household Hazardous Waste & Recycling site (5538 85th St. NW, Maple Lake), has a variety of free items available, including paints, cleaners, pool chemicals, adhesives, and stains. Just in time for spring cleaning, home...
The Central Minnesota area Job Fair will be held Tuesday, March 31, at Monticello High School (5225 School Blvd.), from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This job fair is intended to help prospective employers and employees get together. Meet employers hiring now. Entry-level to experienced professional...
The Wright County and west metro chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association with host its 5th annual gun raffle at Bison Creek Event Center (1207 Hwy. 25 N, Buffalo) on Saturday, April 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m.  The event is open to the public; participants must be 18 years of age or older....
With fraud accusations in Minnesota flying, mistrust in government is high. Wright County Fraud Investigator Dan Christian is working hard to gain that trust back. On Tuesday, March 17, at a regular county board meeting, commissioners honored Christian with the Employee of the Year award for his...
Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services (CMJTS) has been connecting job seekers and employers for over 40 years, working to strengthen the regional workforce and helping individuals find meaningful employment while supporting local economic growth.  On Tuesday, March 31, CMJTS will host the...
One male, four females state qualifiers from 2025 return; Bison Field East to host conference, section tournaments   There will be less mileage on the road and more at home this season for members of the Buffalo track and field teams. Starting with a 4 p.m. home meet on April 9 with Hopkins, the...

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The new year always makes it feel like it’s time to change up the menu and try some new foods.
The new year always makes it feel like it’s time to change up the menu and try some new foods. Enjoy some new options to add to your menu in the new year! Eggs Benedict Casserole   Prep Time: 25...
From the Wright County Sheriff’s Office: At 7:18 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 25, deputies were dispatched to a reported structure fire at EG Autoworks, 518 Pacific Ave. in Waverly. Upon arrival, deputies...
A lot can happen in a year, 2024 was no exception. A variety of headlines made their way onto the front page of the Wright County Journal-Press throughout the year, as the area experienced change but...
Just days before Christmas, a beloved father of five and husband from Monticello was tragically killed in a chain-reaction crash involving two big rigs on Interstate 94. Tom Pearson, 61, died on the...
Christmas tree disposal will be from January 7 through 9, in the city of Buffalo. Residents can expect disposal on their regularly scheduled trash day. All trees must be placed by your trash...
Fare for All, a local program to make fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo (...
Change a life, become a foster parent. The next Wright County child foster care orientation meeting will be held Monday, January 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Wright County Government Center...
Recently, I was leading a couple groups to northern Minnesota to see winter finches and northern owls. On both trips, we were successful in seeing a number of different winter specialty species,...

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