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Wright County Commissioners took time last week to reflect upon and recognize the great work done by Wright County staff at an annual Employee Recognition Ceremony at their March 19 board meeting.
Each spring an Employee of the Year and Group of the Year is chosen for their exemplary efforts over...
As the snow melts and the first buds of spring emerge, the Buffalo Community Theater (BCT) is set to breathe new life into the classic tale of “Enchanted April.” This heartwarming production, opening on April 5, promises to be a highlight of the community theater’s cultural calendar.
Set in the...
Wright County property owners will soon be receiving their annual Notice of Valuation and Classification for the 2024 Assessment, property taxes payable in 2025. This is the first of three notifications that property owners will receive regarding the 2025 property taxes, with the Truth in Taxation...
The City of Buffalo Water Department will be flushing hydrants Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 26.
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 Wright County Horticultural Society will be hosting a special speaker on Monday, April 8, at the Buffalo Covenant Church, located at 1601 Highway 25 N, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Carol Hatcher is a Wright County Master Gardener and speaker on the monarch butterfly. Come join the Wright County...
The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants are going to be performing in St. Michael Tuesday, April 9, as part of their spring tour.
The concert will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Michael-Albertville High School Performing Arts Center, located at 5800 Jamison Ave. NE...
The 877 Scholarship Foundation is sponsoring their 30th annual Scholarship Pork Chop Dinner on Thursday, April 11, from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Community Middle School. The cost of a meal is $12 or purchase two for $17. A kid’s hot dog meal will be available for $5. All meals include a side...
It was just before the pandemic that I last went to see one of the most amazing natural spectacles on the face of the earth—the annual migration of the Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis) in south-central Nebraska. For the past 30-plus years, I have led a trip to see the crane migration each...
Bison return four state qualifiers; numbers reach highest totals in 2020s
As Scott Palmer embarks on year 30 as head track and field coach of both the Buffalo boys’ and girls’ programs, a couple glaring things stood out when the opening week of practice hit on March 11.
“Our numbers are really...
Competition for spots heat up
One year removed from a 3-20 season, this year’s Buffalo softball team is ready to start from a clean slate.
One area of strength last year’s team displayed this year’s squad would like to carry over is offense. The Bison had a team batting average of .270, scored...
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January 01, 2020
Quick Fire® hydrangea. Photo: ProvenWinners.com
Winter came early this year with lots of snow and cold temps, but it's never too early to start thinking about new plants for your...
Magic Bars
Submitted by: Connie Anderson, St. Michael
1 pkg. graham crackers, crushed
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 c. shredded coconut
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped...
In my opinion, there are not many successful movie adaptations based on books – especially murder mysteries. Sure, there are a few caveats here and there in cinematic history, but very rarely do...
Little Maple Lake, Lake John, Lake Marie, Moose Lake, and Granite Lake are producing crappies over 15 to 40 feet and sunfish in 10 to 18 feet. Look for crappies and walleyes in 15 to 25 feet on...
Shiner minnows continue to produce walleyes early and late each day on Buffalo Lake and Clearwater Lake in 15 to 22 feet. Tip-ups and sucker minnows are producing northern pike in 12 to 14 feet on...
To conclude 2019, here is a review of some of Montrose’s most significant events.
January
Tom Marszalek and Kirby Moynagh are sworn in after being elected to the Montrose City Council in November,...
As another year unfolds before us, here’s a look at some of Hanover’s significant events in 2019.
January
Jim Zajicek and Ken Warpula took their seats on the Hanover City Council after winning re-...
Beginning with this issue of the Wright County Journal-Press, the price of a single copy paper will be $1.25.
It has been 17 years since we last raised the price. Over that time, inflation has...
Hopefully, you have survived another holiday season, and now snow blankets the woods and farms throughout most of the country. Winter is here and the white-tailed breeding season, called the rut, has...
Head Coach Josh Ortmann had the best seat in the house to watch his school record of 1,404 career points fall.
With 6:27 remaining in last Friday’s 77-52 home win for the Buffalo boys’ basketball...
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