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One of the family fun events at last Saturday’s Buffalo Police Department Open House was “race a cop,” as pictured here. And for the record, the short period of time this photographer was present, the majority of races were won by the kids. A steady stream of open house attendees enjoyed all the...
On Tuesday, October 7, at 7:41 p.m., Wright County dispatch was alerted to a two-vehicle crash involving a motor vehicle and a motorcycle near the intersection of County Rd. 34 NE and James Ave. NE in St. Michael.  Upon arrival, deputies found an adult male lying in the roadway of County Rd. 34 NE...
The City of Buffalo Planning Commission met Monday, October 13, in a packed City Council Chambers for a public hearing on the proposed South Shores at Lake Pulaski development. The hearing drew significant community interest as commissioners considered multiple requests from the project’s...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will kick off their 31st performance season on Sunday, Oct. 26, with “Hotdish Caliente,” a concert featuring a delightful assortment of music from Central and South America. Taking the stage for the first time with the BCO is piano soloist, Miryana Moteva, who will...
Buffalo Community Theater is set to kick off its 2025–2026 season with “Clue: The Musical,” a killer of a show opening Halloween night. This interactive evening of mystery, music, and mayhem invites audiences to help solve the crime before the final curtain falls. Based on the classic board game, “...
The Hanover City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7, addressing several items from the Consent Agenda and discussing upcoming projects and partnerships within the community.    Student Apprenticeship Council member Gretchen Barrett highlighted the City’s approval of a seasonal rehire request involving a...
On the morning of October 7, at 10:32 a.m., Wright County Dispatch was alerted to a capsized boat on the Mississippi River near the Xcel Energy plant.  Two adult males – Mark Tasche (66-years-old from Monticello) and Tristan Tasche (18-years-old from Monticello) – were located safely on shore by...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer are helping to support the 2025 “Trick-or-Treat Merchants Event” again this year. It will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at participating Buffalo businesses.  This safe, daytime event has become a staple for the...
The Buffalo Historical Society invites you join us for an evening of Buffalo History on Tuesday, October 21, at the Community Center (206 Central Avenue), beginning at 6:30 p.m. The special evening is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our town’s rich history. Bring your old photographs, and...
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) Buffalo would once again like to provide Holiday meals to Buffalo veterans and/or Buffalo Military families. If you know a veteran, a military family, or you are a veteran who would like to receive a Holiday meal please provide a name, address, and phone number so we...

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The Wright County Board is looking to approve a roughly 4.8 % levy increase for 2024 at a special meeting that was held on Tuesday, Sept. 26.   Commissioners and staff have been chipping away at a...
The Antiques Appraisal Fair, hosted by the Hanover Historical Society, is back again! Join us Saturday, October 14 at the Hanover Area History Center, 1010 River Road, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Doors open...
The City of Montrose will have their Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. The festival will be held at the Lions Park/Community Center, located downtown Montrose. The day’s...
The Buffalo Police and Fire Departments have received information that a person has been visiting local businesses and stating he was with the fire department and asking to see their fire...
The Wright County Highway Department has been informed that Canadian Pacific Railway will close County Highway 12 at the railroad crossing south of State Highway 55 in the City of Buffalo. The work...
The 7th Annual Rocktoberfest (Rocktoberfest VII) will be held on Saturday, October 7, in Riverside Park, Rockford, MN. The Rockford Historical Society will have two beer tents, and the Rockford Fire...
Join the Friends of the Library for their fall book sale at the Buffalo Library. The sale begins Monday, October 2, and runs through Saturday, October 7, during regular business hours: 10:00 a.m. to...
The ECFE (Early Child-hood Family Education) Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sturges Park, 401 Lake Blvd S., Buffalo. Special guest, Hooperina,...
Our goal is to collect hundreds of coats in the hope that no child will have to be cold this winter!  Please help us succeed by dropping off NEW COATS or gently-USED COATS of all sizes (adult &...
Starting this week, anyone wanting to get free COVID-19 tests can go a website set up by the federal government. Shipping is free and each address can receive up to four free COVID rapid test kits....

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