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The St. Francis Xavier School meal packing event held Saturday, Feb. 7, saw over 250 volunteers assemble and box a total of 75,384 meals to be sent to Ukraine. See story and more photos inside. (Photos submitted by Randy Bunting)
Lisa Lewis, of Buffalo, took home this 14-foot red Ice Castle fish house as winner of the raffle drawing at the 51st Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby held on February 7. Pictured left is Greg Thomes, Derby official, and right is Rob Pribyl, President of the Maple Lake-Lake Property Owner’s...
Stamp your calendars for a “flat-out” fantastic adventure! Buffalo Community Theater is entering the final weekend of its production, “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.”  Don’t miss your chance to follow Stanley Lambchop on his globetrotting journey after a bulletin board mishap leaves him...
The 8th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Buffalo Lake.  Come see incredible giant show kite displays of every size, shape, and color soaring in the skies over Buffalo Lake and Sturges...
The Hanover City Council met Monday, Feb. 2, approving a snowmobile trail agreement and advancing a residential development, along with authorizing several fire department purchases. Council reviewed and approved a draft agreement with the Wright County Snowmobile Association that authorizes a...
According to the Minnesota State Lottery website, a Mega Millions ticket worth $3,000,000 was sold at a Holiday Station located at 1472 Babcock Blvd. E in Delano.  The winning numbers from the Feb 6. drawing are 13, 21, 25, 52, 62 and the Mega Ball 19. The winning ticket sold in Delano matched all...
The Montrose Lions Club will host a pancake/French toast breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Montrose Community Center (200 Center Avenue S). Proceeds will go towards community projects. Cost is $12 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 5-11, and kids under age 4...
The Waverly Lions will host their 33rd annual all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday, February 20, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (or until the fish runs out) at Waverly Village Hall (406 Atlantic Ave., Waverly). Cost is $17 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.  Carryout will be available. 
Buffalo Boys Basketball will host Coaches vs. Cancer on Tuesday, Feb. 17, as they take on the Minnetonka Skippers. The JV team plays at 5:30 p.m., and the varsity game begins at 7:00 p.m.  This year’s event will help to support Ashley Field, a mother of three and 2004 BHS graduate diagnosed with...
Buffalo United Methodist Church will host a Red Cross Blood drive on Thursday, March 5, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is always a critical need for blood. Donating at this drive will help supply blood for accident victims, surgical patients, and others for whom blood transfusions can be...

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The 16th annual Classics by the Lake will be held at Sturges Park in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Classics by the Lake returns after a two-year hiatus. The show...
Wright County Commissioners approved a request, Tuesday, August 20, at their regular board meeting, for a property tax abatement on a piece of land in Monticello that will soon be home to a new, 98-...
Since perhaps the beginning of mankind’s existence, people have looked to the heavens with awe and wonder. Planets and stars have captured the hearts and minds of humanity across eras of time and...
We are so excited for the 2024 Street Party of Hope! This community gathering has been part of the community for 15+ years and has always been a time to come together in support of each other, our...
The final performance for this season of Concerts in the Park will be this Thursday, August 29, at the bandshell in Sturges Park. Taking the stage at 7:00 p.m. will be The Whitesidewalls, performing...
Labor Day is right around the corner, and in observance, the Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Those who provide news and advertising copy are asked to do so...
Wright County elections is hiring temporary election clerks who will also serve on Wright Counties absentee ballot board for the November general election. Temporary election clerks will assist with...
Wright County Parks & Recreation has posted a swim advisory for Beebe Lake County Park. It is recommended to avoid swimming at the beach located at Beebe Lake County Park due to an increase in...
For students, educators, and professionals with a passion for the theater arts, St. Michael Albertville High School was the place to be on Wednesday, August 21. The school hosted an event geared...
Key players return on both sides of line; Buffalo opens season against perennial state power Eden Prairie   If the Buffalo football team is going to duplicate some of the success they had in 2023,...

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