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At the Oct. 1 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Nadine Schoen asked for an item to be added to the consent agenda. This isn’t a rare occurrence, but what Schoen proposed was. “In light of this year’s budget – so much appreciation goes out to our department leadership...
The Journal-Press will be publishing weekly candidate profiles leading up to the November 5, general election. This week will feature BHM School Board candidates. There are seven candidates running for four open seats.  Current BHM School Board incumbents, Melissa Brings (Chair), and Sue Lee (...
The City of Buffalo Water Department will be flushing hydrants Monday, October 7 through Tuesday, October 15. Hydrant flushing is done spring and fall to ensure hydrants are in working order for fire protection and to remove mineral deposits that may accumulate in the water distribution system.  In...
The Buffalo Police Department will be holding an open house on Saturday, October 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the police station located at 215 1st Ave. NE, Buffalo.  There will be free donuts and coffee, tours of the police department building, police squad cars on display, and...
The St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a blood drive for Red Cross on Wednesday, October 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Church basement (300 1st Ave. NW, Buffalo). Appointments can be made at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “Knights.” As we head...
Historical information provided by the Buffalo Heritage Preservation Advisory Board   The Buffalo Heritage Preservation Advisory Board honored the lifeworks of Marcia Paulsen and the family of Frederick K. Boerner by dedicating two downtown plazas on Saturday, September 28. Paulsen and the Boerners...
Bison edge Woodbury 94-92 for first dual victory of season; Larsons continue to score big points   With little margin for error, the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team rose to the occasion in a 94-92 home victory last Saturday over Woodbury. Trailing 83-73 with two events remaining, first, second, and...
Bison’s 3-0 victory at Tonka lands No. 9 spot in rankings   Winning has become the norm this season for the Buffalo girls’ soccer team. Heading into the final week of regular season play, the Bison came into a key section and conference showdown on Tuesday, Oct. 1, against rival St. Michael-...
Defense again proves stingy at Roseville; win at Burnsville clinches district title   The Buffalo football team’s pursuit of back-to-back undefeated seasons in district play took another step in the right direction with a 24-7 road victory last Thursday against Roseville. The win was Buffalo’s...
Season one of three is in the books for the Buffalo girls’ tennis team. The Bison concluded the regular season with a 4-3 home win Wednesday, Sept. 25, against Andover, followed by a 7-0 defeat last Thursday at home against Wayzata. Buffalo finished a game below .500 for the regular season at 11-12...

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We don’t know about you, but we are ready for fall comfort foods. This week, we will help you create some fall-like flavors and smells in your kitchen. Enjoy! Cinnamon Fruit Oatmeal   Servings: 2...
A beautiful evening greeted the estimated 2,500 people in downtown Buffalo last Thursday who enjoyed the annual Street Party of Hope. A representative for Buffalo Strong stated about $18,000 was...
Buffalo High School seniors Teddy Salhus (left) and Arria Bell (right) were named the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen at Monday night’s Homecoming Coronation ceremony on Sept. 16 at the BHS Performing...
  The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, September 16. Mayor Teri Lachermeier opened the meeting with an expression of thanks and gratitude for a successful Street Party of Hope that was held on...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, September 9. Mayor Kirby Moynagh began the meeting with a moment of silent reflection in honor and memory of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the...
At 9:54 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, the Annandale Police Department was dispatched to a domestic disturbance on Knollwood Street W.  Annandale officers, with the assistance of Wright County...
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at around 1:00 a.m., the Buffalo Police Department was alerted to the threat of an active shooter that was circulating social media. Buffalo High School was among several...
The end is in sight for summer roadwork in Wright County. The new roundabout at Highway 25 and County Road 83 is wrapping up and should be completed by mid-October, Highway Engineer Chad Hausmann...
Grace Place in Montrose (371 Center Avenue South) will host a drive through food distribution event on Friday, Sept. 20, from 1:30 p.m. until supplies last.  For more information, please contact...
On September 11 at 3:34 p.m. Wright County Deputies were dispatched to a two vehicle crash near 2598 County Rd. 35 W in Chatham Twp. Reports and evidence gathered from the scene indicated an Indian...

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