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Scholarships
Univ. of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Karlie Hall, of Montrose, is among the scholarship recipients for the 2026-27 academic year. Hall, who is studying Human Performance, won the following scholarship: Transfer Excellence Scholarship.
This week we will celebrate
“Crock-tober!”
Featuring all things we can make in our slow cookers. Enjoy!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 5 hr.
Total Time: 5 hr. 10 min.
Servings: 12
3 chicken breasts
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 med. onion,...
On Monday, October 5, at approximately 7:20 p.m., a police escort, with other motorcyclists joining, was ensuring the respectful transport of deceased 21-year-old Hunter Sandberg back to his hometown of Buffalo, MN. Sandberg, an Army soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, lost his life in a...
Members of the Buffalo American Legion Honor Guard participated in an appreciation banquet on Saturday, October 3, to celebrate their service to the community. Sergeant-at-Arms Al Gulden shared that the group is currently seeking new members to join the honor guard and invites those who may be...
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The United States Department of Agriculture has issued a drought-related natural disaster designation for 12 Minnesota counties, including Wright County.
The USDA has listed four counties as being the primary counties eligible – Cook, Hennepin,...
During its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 5, the Buffalo City Council approved a transitional housing agreement with Wright County Health & Human Services and the allocation of Statewide Affordable Housing Aid (SAHA) funds to Wright County Community Action (WCCA), a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
Minnesota State Demographer Susan Brower attended the Wright County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to talk about population trends, projections and changes, and how this type of information can be useful to governments when planning and strategizing.
Brower reiterated what...
The Journal-Press will be publishing weekly candidate profiles leading up to the November 3, general election.
This week will feature Buffalo Mayor and City Council candidates. Mayor Steve Downer is running unopposed. There are three candidates running for two open seats on city council. Current...
The Buffalo Police Department will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., located at 215 1st Ave. NE in Buffalo.
The community is invited to stop by, meet the Chief and other officers, ask questions, and learn more about the department and its daily service to the...
Buffalo Municipal Utilities will host a customer appreciation open house Thursday, Oct. 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Utility Campus, 503 Lake Blvd. NW in Buffalo.
The free community event will offer visitors an opportunity to learn more about and experience Buffalo’s community-owned...
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Our office has been made aware that some individuals may be receiving fraudulent emails requesting payment related to a Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment public hearing.
Wright County...
Join the Buffalo Historical Society on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Community Center, 114 Commerce Drive, for a public review of the Society’s new website. ...
Area residents will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening of live theater under the summer sky when Old World New World Theater presents Ernest Thompson’s classic play “On Golden Pond” at Sturges...
Euerle outdueled by Faber in District 6B opener; Buffalo faces elimination game Saturday against Hamel
One of the more prolific offenses in the state was shut down in a first-round game of last...
Wins over Hutchinson, Kimball qualify Maple Lake for Class B state tourney
Eleven years and counting.
A 9-4 victory last Saturday over Hutchinson, and 9-0 win Sunday, Aug. 9, over Kimball punched...
MSHSL approves Majestic Oaks Golf Course for state XC; adjusted dates push back state hoops
A new venue for the 2026 girls and boys cross country state meets, a schedule adjustment for the girls...
With the Wright County Fair behind us and the State Fair just in front of us, it is time to think “Blue Ribbon” recipes.
Give them a try! They are all winners!
Mini Maple SPAM® Donuts
Servings:...
What you did NOT hear last Saturday at the 21st Annual Hanover Harvest Festival: “I’m bored.” “When are we going home?” “It’s too hot out!”
Some of what you DID hear: “Look how fast those people can...
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