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The City of Buffalo approved the establishment of a temporary e-bike and e-scooter task force during its regular city council meeting on Monday, Sept. 21.
E-bikes and e-scooters have been steadily growing in popularity around many communities across the state, prompting discussions amongst city...
At its Tuesday, Sept. 15 meeting the Wright County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 2027 preliminary budget of $228,143,243 and levy - which is the amount paid through property taxes - of $113,130,222, which is a 6.54% increase over last year’s levy.
Now that it’s been approved, this...
A 49-year-old St. Michael man was killed in a one-vehicle rollover crash Saturday, Sept. 19, on westbound I-94 in Maple Grove.
According to the incident report, John Neururer was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado from westbound I-694 onto westbound I-94 at approximately 7:48 p.m. when the vehicle...
Mayor Sam Solarz opened the Montrose regular city council meeting on Monday Sept. 14 with a moment of silence to honor the 25-year anniversary of 9/11.
Preliminary Budget and Levy
Council approved the City’s preliminary budget and levy for 2027. The preliminary 2027 operating budget requirement...
Eligible Wright County voters are now able to cast their ballots for the State General Election. Voters may request an absentee ballot by contacting Wright County Elections directly or by completing the online request form found at www.mnvotes.gov. Voters are also able to visit the Wright County...
Celebrate Montrose Hometown Days will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27. The annual community celebration, organized by Celebrate Montrose, will feature a full weekend of family-friendly activities, entertainment, food, and opportunities for residents and visitors to come together and...
The Journal-Press will begin featuring weekly candidate profiles in the October 1 issue, leading up to the November 3 general election. The publishing schedule for candidate profile information is:
•Oct. 1: ISD 877 School Board. Five candidates are seeking election for three open seats on the...
The City of Buffalo is hosting a Candidate Forum at City Center on Tuesday, October 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m., and Buffalo residents are invited to help shape the conversation.
Residents are encouraged to submit questions for the City Council candidates in advance of the forum. Questions may be...
The Great Outdoor Fair, hosted by the City of Buffalo, took place at Sturges Park last Saturday, Sept. 19.
The free community event ran from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering visitors an opportunity to try outdoor activities, learn about Minnesota’s natural resources, meet local organizations, and...
Maple Lake junior breaks PR on 17th golden birthday
Jaqueline Pribyl gifted herself the best birthday present she could have asked for.
The junior diver from Maple Lake spent part of her golden 17th birthday celebrating with her teammates in the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team’s home meet on...
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Poser scores twice in 4-3 home win
The rivalry between the Buffalo and St. Michael-Albertville boys’ soccer teams intensified even more so when the teams decided last season to start playing for a...
This is a busy time of year, while kids are back in school and fall activities are in full swing, there never feels like there is enough time.
This week, we will take a look at some one-pot or easy...
Friday, Sept. 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed...
A Monticello man is facing second-degree murder charges following the fatal shooting of 57-year-old Daniel Ferdelman during a dispute at a Monticello residence on Sept. 3.
Steven Stahlberg, 48, was...
Mark your calendar for this year’s Street Party of Hope on Thursday, Sept. 10. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event. It’s time once again to come together in support of each other, our...
The Hanover City Council reviewed and adopted the City’s 2027 preliminary budget and levy during its regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Council and city staff worked to define the...
We are excited to announce that the new Wright County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 505 CSAH 37 NE, Buffalo, will reopen to the public on Tuesday, September 15.
Temporary Facility...
The Great Outdoor Fair, a free community event featuring outdoor activities, educational presentations, live music, food trucks, and more, will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at...
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