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Many families gathered last Saturday, Dec. 6, at Sturges Park in Buffalo for the annual Deck the Halls celebration sponsored by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce. Numerous activities, including horse-and-wagon rides, brought smiles to the many who participated! Pictured (left) is Mr. Elf,...
It was indeed a festive evening last Friday as the Hanover Historical Society hosted its 20th Caroling at the Historic Bridge event at Hanover’s famed pedestrian bridge. Almost 700 people came out to enjoy the evening. Helping celebrate with a backdrop of red and green bridge lights were five...
The Hanover City Council held its annual Truth in Taxation hearing on Tuesday, December 2. City Administrator Jennifer Nash presented information regarding Hanover’s 2026 tax levy and operating budget prior to official council authorization.    Nash reviewed key factors influencing the levy, some...
The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board held the district’s annual Truth in Taxation meeting on Monday, December 8. Superintendent Dr. Scott Thielman reviewed Director of Finance Ryan Tangen’s presentation of the 2026 tax levy. Director Tangen was unable to attend the meeting. The Truth in...
Dear Journal-Press patrons: We recently received a notice from our printing facility that “due to government aluminum tariffs (50%) and paper increases, along with rising costs for energy, labor, and other consumables, the price for printing increased 8% on December 1st.” Because of these higher-...
This holiday seasons marks the 27th year of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern (CPKC) Holiday Train’s mission of spreading cheer while collecting food and raising money for food insecurity. The Holiday Train will be stopping in Loretto on Monday, December 15, at Hennepin County Road 19...
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo American Legion (304 10th Ave. S) on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The event features a full breakfast menu, free kid’s breakfast, free Santo photo (with cash donation), cookie decorating, cooking baking contest, and a kiddie scavenger...
A public hearing regarding a proposed gravel pit site will be held during the Wright County Planning Commission meeting on Dec. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo). MBE Inc. is seeking an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to mine sand and...

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The Minnesota Supreme Court released a decision on Feb. 21 affirming the convictions of Gregory Ulrich for the mass shooting attack at the Allina Clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, on February 9, 2021, in...
The Polar Plunge fundraiser will be in Buffalo on Saturday, March 9, at Sturges Park (401 Lake Blvd. South, Buffalo). Check-in and Day-of registration begins at 11:00 a.m., with the event beginning...
“Broadway in Buffalo” Scholarship Fundraiser in partnership with Buffalo High School Tri-M are holding auditions Friday, March 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the communities of Buffalo and Monticello to an open house for the future Highway 25 project from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the...
 For Ken Thies, of Rockford Township, horses have been a part of his life since he was five years old. At 81, it’s difficult to say goodbye. Ken grew up helping his father and grandfather with chores...
Section 8AA Quarterfinal: Buffalo 2, Sartell 0  |  Section 8AA Semifinal: Buffalo 2, St. Cloud 1, OT   No. 6 seed Buffalo advances to Section 8AA championship game; Top-3 seeds upset   On the...
Close, Lemus win section titles; four swimmers, one diver earn berths   All season long, Buffalo Head Coach Dan Schirmers had a hunch that his boys’ swim/dive team would be well represented at this...
STMA senior wins All-Around, vault, beam, floor titles; Knights place 5th   A year ago, St. Michael-Albertville senior Jackie Bergeron stood second highest on the Class AA state podium for all-around...

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