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City Engineer Justin Kannas presented a Preliminary Engineering Report regarding the Hwy. 55 sewer and water extension project during Monday night’s city council meeting. The plan, requested by council, outlined specifications to extend sewer and water infrastructure along the north side of Hwy. 55...
The 1950s housewife was a stay-at-home woman who typically managed the household, including cooking, cleaning, and caring for her children while her husband “brought home the bacon.”
The media idealized her role as a symbol of domesticity and femininity, which directly reflected society’s...
Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will hold their annual meetings on Tuesday, March 10. Known as Township Day, these meetings are held each year on the second Tuesday in March and are a defining feature of township government.
On Township Day, residents gather with their neighbors to discuss local...
Believe it or not, summer and the Buffalo Days community celebration is right around the corner! It’s time now to create the 2026 Buffalo Days button! The Buffalo Days committee would like to encourage anyone who is interested submitting a design or artwork or photograph for the 2026 button to...
A free indoor personal care item distribution event will be held Saturday, March 7, at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc. in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S). The event will have special personal care bags and more. All are welcome.
Distribution runs from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or until supplies are...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation ended winter load increases in the Metro frost zone (includes Wright County) on March 3 and began spring load restrictions. The restrictions are put in place annually to preserve the life of roads, which are at their most vulnerable when frost comes out of...
On my recent photo tour to Yellowstone National Park, we had a hard time finding any wolves. The Gray Wolf is always our main species that we want to find and capture images but on this year’s trip, it just wasn’t happening. One day, while searching for the wolves, I found some fresh wolf tracks...
STMA captures third-straight Class AAA state title; six area wrestlers win individual championships
For years, Apple Valley was the state’s dynasty program in the sport of high school wrestling.
The Eagles have 25 state team championships in 36 appearances. Both totals are state records. But...
Sophomore breaks own school record four times; Buffalo relays, Cich, enjoy state experience
Coming off a year where last season’s team was breaking school, pool, and team records on a regular occurrence, the 2025-26 Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team waited towards the end of the season before stamping...
Two of Buffalo’s three male wrestlers reach top-six podium
There were 52 podium visits from 312 wrestlers by the time last Saturday’s MSHSL state wrestling tournament concluded at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The Buffalo wrestling team had three of its four state qualifiers reach the top six...
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Where did February go? How can it already be March? The calendar assures us that it is.
This week, we are thinking about mixing up the meal routine, by trying to add something new to your weekly...
With temperatures hovering just above 50 degrees last Saturday afternoon, many folks took advantage of the warmup to get outside and enjoy the sunny day by attending the 8th annual Kites on Ice...
Join the Buffalo Community Orchestra for a fun and exciting afternoon of music at their upcoming concert, “Journey Home.” The March 1 concert will open with the recognizable Peer Gynt Suite. This...
The Montrose City Council met Monday, Feb. 9, with several rental property owners in attendance to discuss the City’s rental license ordinance passed last fall. Landlords raised concerns about the...
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has denied an emergency petition from the state Department of Corrections seeking to stop Wright County from supervising felony probation cases, leaving unresolved a...
The Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. This program exists through the...
Look inside this issue of the Journal-Press on pages 6 and 7 for an advertiser-supported special feature celebrating National FFA Week.
We’d like to thank the numerous small businesses and FFA...
MontiArts will host its 7th annual Glow Fest on Saturday, February 28, in downtown Monticello from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the parade, which will travel from the...
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