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A Special Primary Election will be held on August 26 for Minnesota State Senate District 29 following the passing of State Senator Bruce Anderson.
This week’s Journal-Press features four candidate profiles. Candiate profiles received after the closing date of August 6 will be featured in next week...
Live bands, dancing, a vintage car show, a pin-up girl contest, and neighborhood fun are all free outdoors at Hayes Public House in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, August 9 for the annual Cruise and Brews Fundraiser from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The event benefits the 501(c)(3) non-profit group BCAC...
In a world that can often bring us stories of sadness, cruelty, and suffering, it’s comforting to know that goodness and light still exist.
Along Highway 55 between Buffalo and Rockford, nestled on a lawn of lush green grass, sits an old 1951 Chevy pickup truck that has captured the hearts of...
Buffalo falls twice in best-of-three series to Minnetonka; team hopes to return to Class B in 2026
The first two-game losing streak in two years proved costly for the Buffalo Bulldogs.
Losses of 12-5 and 3-2 in two games played in the Section 5A best-of-three tournament against the Minnetonka...
St. Michael sends three teams to state
Some walk-off wins are bigger than others. For the St. Michael Golds, they experienced the ultimate walk-off victory.
Trailing 9-7 with one out in the bottom of the seventh, the Golds rallied for a 10-9 win over Tri-City Blue in last Thursday’s American...
Six club records broken at regions
It was a successful ending to wrap up the USA Long Course season for the Wright County WAVE Swim Club.
A total of 25 WAVE swimmers, ages 6-16, qualified for this year’s Long Course MN TUNA Minnesota Regional Championships that took place July 18-20 at New Hope...
Charles Beatty, 23
Charles Spencer Beatty, age 23, of Buffalo, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
He was born on September 11, 2001, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, the son of Spencer C. and Sarah E. (Fitzgerald) Beatty.
Charles liked going for drives and spending time with his dog. Charles was...
In a country historically dominated by what are considered traditional sports (football, baseball, basketball, hockey), soccer has been reshaping the athletic landscape in America, all the way from youth to professional levels, and for good reason.
I had never watched a soccer game until my...
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On Tuesday, March 7, the Hanover City Council discussed the CSAH (County State Aid Highway) 19 project proposed by Wright County. They also received some feedback from residents during the citizen’s...
Broadway in Buffalo Auditions will be held on Friday, March 17, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 18, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Buffalo High School Auditorium (877 Bison...
Your local Menards home improvement store is serving as a drop site for a local food pantry through the month of March. We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a...
The Rockford Star Lodge 62 is holding their 11th annual fundraiser for Riverworks Community Development. Donations received now through March 31 will be matched up to $1,000. All funds raised will be...
In its 23rd year, the History of Tractors series has drawn upwards of 250 attendees from around the state and beyond. This year’s topic is OLIVER with speaker Luke Cain, Northland Oliver Collectors...
Maple Lake held its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 11. Events included a craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Grande Day Parade at 1:30 p.m., and the Irish Scamper 5K...
Individual accolades reign down on St. Michael-Albertville’s Johnson; Knights head back to state
Senior guard Tessa Johnson has accumulated a lot of individual accolades throughout her high school...
Defense steps up in 59-54 home win; Buffalo hosts Bemidji in rescheduled semifinal game
The Buffalo boys’ basketball team won a defensive battle in a 59-54 victory Tuesday, March 7, against No. 8...
Drake star runner-up at Indoor Nationals
Former Buffalo High School graduate Isaac Basten earned First-Team All-American honors following his runner-up finish in last Saturday’s NCAA Indoor Track...
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