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High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, has once again been found in Minnesota. Despite declaring freedom from the disease in August, routine surveillance detected a case in a commercial flock of 29,736 turkeys in Wright County. The Board, along with our response partners,...
Join us for a fundraising dinner benefitting Love INC-Big Woods. We have changed things up a bit from other years, and instead of a silent auction, our guests will enjoy a meaningful night of fellowship with a catered dinner, music provided by the wRight Ringers handbell choir, and Craig Farnoik (...
The Journal-Press will be publishing weekly candidate profiles leading up to the November 3, general election.  This week will feature BHM School Board candidates. There are five candidates running for three open seats. Current BHM School Board members Matt Hoffman, Bob Sansevere (Chair), and...
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...
The City of Delano will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a community jamboree honoring the city’s history and heritage.  The anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Delano, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Festivities will feature family-friendly activities,...
The City of Buffalo Water Department will be flushing hydrants Mon., October 5 through Fri., October 16. Hydrant flushing is done spring and fall to ensure hydrants are in working order for fire protection and to remove mineral deposits that may accumulate in the water distribution system. In order...
Editor’s Note: Historical information provided by Buffalo United Methodist Church member Laurie Schroeder and edited for length.    For 140 years, Buffalo United Methodist Church has been part of the community’s history, adapting to changing times while continuing its mission of faith and service...
Twin sisters share tennis, homecoming court; Bison drop two section matches to STMA, St. Cloud   The near-identical responses from Anna and Sadie Scherber were a bit surprising – sort of. While the two have a special connection as identical twin sisters and senior teammates on this year’s Buffalo...
Junior racing to top of standings; Buffalo fourth at home invitational    Two years and two weeks. The Buffalo boys’ cross country team returned from a two-week layoff from competition to host the home invitational on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Buffalo Heights Golf Course. This marked the first time...
Top-ranked Minneapolis Washburn wins 2026 Buffalo Invite   Two years and two weeks. The Buffalo boys’ cross country team returned from a two-week layoff from competition to host the home invitational on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Buffalo Heights Golf Course. This marked the first time Buffalo hosted...

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More than two years have passed since Minnesota officially adopted its new state flag on May 11, 2024, and the design continues to spark discussion in communities across the state. While some...
Three-sport athlete stood out junior season in soccer, wrestling, track and field    Three-sport varsity athletes are becoming more and more rare. Three-sport athletes who made the same impact...
Buffalo to face Brainerd Jan. 30 at BIR   The year 2027 will mark the celebration of the 21st Annual Hockey Day Minnesota (HDM), with the featured day taking place on Saturday, Jan. 30, at Brainerd...
One win clinches first   Jon Euerle is jokingly referred as the “Older guy” when it comes to his social media outlets. While the 40-year old veteran pitcher for the Buffalo Bulldogs is one of the...
This week we will look back at a few of Darlene’s last columns with us (7 years ago). Sounds like we were having a similar summer.  Darlene did write a few more after this.   We are thankful for all...
On Monday, July 13, construction crews began work on the last section of Hwy. 25 roundabouts. As a result, there will be no access going north on Hwy. 25 starting at John Ause Memorial Dr. Access to...
The wait is over, and this week Buffalo Community Theater will open their production of Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella!” This American classic musical has a new script that will bring the...
This brand-new Costco Wholesale warehouse located at 11910 60th Street NE in Otsego will officially open on Friday, August 14, wrapping up a roughly one-and-a-half-year construction project. The...

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