The Drummer
The United States of America is often characterized as "the land of the free," a characterization that serves as a feather in the cap of the nation that will celebrate its two hundred and fiftieth anniversary in 2026. Upon hearing the phrase "land of the free," it's understandable if thoughts...
The arrival of a new year is a time of celebration for people across the globe. It's customary to mark the occasion with fireworks, countdowns and champagne. For those who indulge a little too much on New Year's Eve or stay up well past midnight, January 1 may be a day to recuperate. But spending...
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As Minnesota gardeners look ahead to 2026, one thing is clear: sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s becoming the backbone of modern gardening. From no-till methods to composting and creating wildlife-friendly landscapes, these trends...
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As we plan for 2026, now is the time to consider which trees and shrubs to plant in the coming spring and to order the varieties we want. As we have learned from Dutch elm disease, which killed American elms, and the emerald ash borer,...
With 2025 in the rear-view mirror, the pages of the Journal-Press reflected a year marked by growth, debate, celebration, and resilience across Wright County. From city halls and school board rooms to farms and volunteer organizations, the stories of 2025 captured a community navigating change...
Change a life, become a foster parent. The next Wright County child foster care orientation meeting will be held Monday, January 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Ave. E, Buffalo) Room 1103.
Orientation I and II are mandatory sessions to obtain a...
Fare for All, a local program to make fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo (1200 MN-25, Buffalo).
Fare for All is a non-profit, cooperative purchasing program that sells...
Republic Services will be picking up Christmas trees the week of January 13 - 15, on your regular scheduled trash day. All trees must be placed by your trash receptacle and be out by 6:00 a.m. on your normal pick-up day. Trees will not be picked up if they are in plastic bags.
Save the date for the 9th annual Meal Packaging event at the St. Francis Xavier Education Center (219 19th St. NE, Buffalo) on Saturday, February 7. The activity is similar to Feed My Starving Children meal packaging and is a great service opportunity for families, groups, birthday parties,...
Every year, within a two-week window around Christmas day, I participate in a long-time traditional bird count, called the Christmas Bird Count, or CBC. This is a world-wide effort by volunteers to take one day to go out and count all the birds they can find within a pre-defined area.
To...
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Conditions were optimal for Northern Lights viewing on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, Nov. 11 and 12. These fabulous photos were taken by Wright County Journal-Press employee Lisa Parker. After...
Deck the Halls returns to Buffalo on Saturday, December 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Sturges Park. The tree lighting will take place at 3:30 p.m.
Bring the family for a visit with Santa who...
Amber Czech, 20, of Hutchinson, a welder at Advanced Process Technologies in Cokato, was killed by coworker David Bruce Delong, 40, of Watkins, on the morning of Tuesday, November 11.
Authorities say...
The Buffalo City Council was met with a packed agenda during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 17. A public hearing was held regarding the establishment of TIF District No. 26. Municipal Advisor Nick Anhut...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, Nov. 10. Council member David Paradeise served as mayor pro tem during the meeting, filling in for Sam Solarz who was not present.
Street Lighting...
The annual Community Festival of Praise and Thanksgiving hosted by Buffalo faith communities is taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 South Highway 25 in...
Lighting up Waverly, the 3rd annual Christmas Market and Tree Lighting will be held Saturday, November 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Waverly Village Hall (201 S 4th St., Waverly).
The Christmas...
Save the date for the 9th annual Meal Packaging event at the St. Francis Xavier Education Center on Saturday, February 7. The activity is similar to Feed My Starving Children meal packaging and is a...
The Buffalo Rotary Club will once again be accepting donations for the Adopt-A-Family Program. The need continues to grow as many families continue to struggle in our local communities.
The Buffalo...
When the curtain rises on a community production or a performing arts center fills with applause around Wright County, there’s a good chance the show was at least partly funded by the Central...
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