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The Buffalo Community Orchestra will perform their annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 7. This popular musical celebration of orchestra, chorus, and bells began in the year 2000 and draws attendance from a four-county area.   The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center...
The City of Buffalo held a Truth in Taxation hearing during its regular city council meeting on Monday, Dec. 1. Truth in Taxation is an annual state statute requirement utilized to explain taxation impact prior to final levy approval from elected officials.  City Finance Director Josh Kent provided...
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...
Deck the Halls returns to Buffalo on Saturday, December 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Sturges Park. The tree lighting will take place at 3:30 p.m. Bring the family for a visit with Santa who will arrive by firetruck, hop on a horse-drawn wagon ride, visit live reindeer and costume characters,...
The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board met on Monday, Nov. 24.  Janel Bitzan, CPA, from BerganKDV, presented the district’s 2024-25 financial audit. The audit is done on an annual basis and is a requirement for state funding and grants. The district’s primary operating fund (General Fund) showed...
The Wright County Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Online Auction opens Thursday, December 4, at 12:00 p.m., for bidding at www.wrighthistory.org. The Online Auction will run through Monday, December 15, at 4:30 p.m., with winning bidders being notified the following morning and items available...
Buffalo Covenant Church will be hosting their annual Festival of Christmas, a musical celebration of the story of Jesus. The event is free and will be held on Saturday, December 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at Buffalo Covenant Church (1601 Hwy. 25 N., Buffalo).  Join us in a musical celebration as we...
The St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus sponsored blood drive for Red Cross will be held Wednesday, December 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the St. Francis Xavier Church basement. Appointments can be made at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “St Francis.” The need for blood always exists...
Downtown Annandale will come alive with festive cheer on Saturday, Dec. 13, as the community gathers for its annual Main Street Holiday celebration.  Spend the day and experience holiday fun including pictures with Santa, carriage rides, a scavenger hunt, holiday concert, and more. Activities begin...
  Three-year-old Elianna Renteria, of Montrose, is preparing for an exciting trip thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and a team of dedicated volunteers. Elianna was diagnosed with leukemia last January and has been receiving treatment at Children’s Minnesota in Minneapolis.  On December 16,...

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To earn the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is to earn the highest form of recognition for financial reporting and as of just recently, Wright County has held that...
Friday, February 16, will be the first day of the 18-day direct balloting voting period. Eligible Wright County voters who align with one of the three major political parties in Minnesota (Republican...
Look inside this issue of the Journal-Press on pages 4, 5, and 6 for an advertiser-supported special feature celebrating National FFA Week.  We’d like to thank the numerous small businesses and FFA...
Buffalo Community Theatre’s performance of “Finding Nemo Jr.” continues through the weekend. Evening performances run February 16-17 at 7 p.m., with a final matinee performance on Sunday afternoon,...
Wright County Horticultural Society will host Theresa Rooney on Monday, Mar. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Covenant Church, 1601 Hwy. 25 N, in Buffalo. This event is free and open to the public.  ...
Fundraiser for Jonathan Jude   Three-year-old Declan Jude idolizes his Uncle Johnny. Young Declan didn’t know the extent and depth of his uncle’s injuries, nor the constant pain he had endured since...
Buffalo posts key section home win over STMA; Trojans, Skippers remain hot   A packed gym last Friday gathered for a Coaches vs. Cancer rivalry game with the Buffalo boys’ basketball team hosting St...
Tiernan, Varner post milestones at Osseo; Bison end Monti’s unbeaten streak   A 3-2 road win last Saturday against Osseo wasn’t the prettiest of efforts, but for the Buffalo boys’ hockey team, any...
Lake schedules challenging area teams; Knights roll past Bison   The constant grind of the Lake Conference schedule in January and early February has been a challenge for both the St. Michael-...
Five goal first period lifts top-seeded Spuds   Any thoughts of a potential upset were quickly erased when the No. 1 seeded Moorhead girls’ hockey team defeated Buffalo in a 10-0 home win Tuesday,...

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