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A good night's rest can be just what the body needs to feel revitalized and ready to tackle a new day. Indeed, rest is important for people of all ages, including seniors. The National Council on Aging notes the brain needs sleep to regulate the body, restore energy and repair damage. Recognition...
Children, parents, caregivers, and a friendly pup waited in line for the opportunity to climb into one of the many vehicles parked in the Buffalo Library lot on Friday, September 20, as part of a Touch-A-Truck event held at the library. The event was offered in collaboration with Buffalo ECFE,...
Last week the City posted some pictures of a military C-130 flying low approaches at the Buffalo Municipal Airport. Here is a follow-up to last week’s post with a short history of why the pilot (Cory Young) wanted to fly a few low approaches at our airport. Cory Young grew up in Saint Michael, MN...
Eligible Wright County voters are able to cast their ballots for the 2024 State General Election. The absentee window for the general election lasts until Monday, November 4.   Voters may request an absentee ballot by contacting Wright County Elections directly or by completing the online request...
Director of Finance and Operations, Ryan Tangen, recommended to the BHM School Board that they approve the maximum proposed 2024-25 levy certification during the Board meeting on Monday, September 23. Approving at the maximum allows any final adjustments to be made by the Minnesota Board of...
The Journal-Press will begin featuring weekly candidate profiles in the October 3 issue, leading up to the November 5 general election. The publishing schedule for candidate profile information is:  •Oct. 3: ISD 877 School Board. •Oct. 10: Buffalo Mayor, Council, and Council Special Election. •Oct...
The public is invited to the City of Buffalo’s dedications of Marcia Paulsen Plaza & Boerner Family Plaza on Saturday, September 28, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Facilitated by the Buffalo Heritage Preservation Advisory Board. Dignitaries, family members, and Buffalo Royalty will be on-hand for the...
Our goal is to collect hundreds of coats in the hope that no child will have to be cold this winter! Please help us succeed by dropping off NEW COATS or gently-USED COATS of all sizes (adult & children) Also, we welcome all warm winter wear, such as hats, mittens, snow boots, and snow pants....
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 preliminary draft budget and certified levy. The budget was approved at $208,176,035. The levy (the amount paid through property taxes) was approved at $100,427,279. The levy figure represents a 5.71 percent increase....
Elaine Morrow has a big heart, volunteering with numerous charities over the years, but veterans and service members hold a special place. Every two weeks, with the help of neighbor Thomas Loeffler, Elaine loads her silver Ford Escape to capacity and drives to Sauk Centre to deliver a collection of...

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Grace Place in Montrose (371 Center Avenue South) will host a drive through food distribution event on Friday, Sept. 6, from 1:30 p.m. until supplies last.  For more information, please contact...
Gregg Hermerding will be presenting “Beekeeping for Beginners,” and it is open to the public. The event will be held at Buffalo Covenant Church (1601 N Hwy. 25, Buffalo) on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p....
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, Sept. 10, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo...
The Fabulous Armadillos, along with Mitch Gordon band, will play an outdoor concert at the Buffalo Civic Center on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Fabulous Armadillos play a...
Author Johanna Vendel   Author Johanna Vendel has lived in Buffalo since August 1, 2020. Her family emigrated from South Africa in 2016, first landing in Monticello and later moving to Buffalo. In...
Historic season ends in 6-3 loss to Waconia; power displayed in victories over Watkins, Courtland   The historic season for the Buffalo Bulldogs ended with a 6-3 loss to the Waconia Lakers in last...
No. 3 ranked Eden Prairie rushes for five touchdowns in 40-6 road victory   First it was lightning, then it was thunder. After a distant lightning strike delayed the start to last Thursday’s season...
Buffalo’s 42-game winless streak ends with 4-1 home victory over Eden Prairie   The streak is over. A 4-1 home victory on Tuesday, Aug. 27, against Eden Prairie ended a 42 game winless streak for the...
Boys post highest finish at St. Olaf; Girls place 11th   The first 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) race of the season for the Buffalo cross country teams nearly resulted in a first place finish for the Bison...

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