After much thought and prayer, I want to share with our community that I will not be seeking another term as your sheriff. I will, however, continue to serve proudly through the end of this year and remain fully committed to the responsibilities of...

Deringer announces that he won’t seek a third term
After much thought and prayer, I want to share with our community that I will not be seeking another term as your sheriff. I will, however, continue to serve proudly through the end of this year and remain fully committed to the responsibilities of...

Ownership of Buffalo Floral recently changed hands, with the business seeing its third owner in nearly 73-year history. Buffalo native Janine Kohlbeck, along with her husband, Brent, recently purchased the well-known flower shop that has served the...

Buffalo Floral sees new ownership after 41 years
Ownership of Buffalo Floral recently changed hands, with the business seeing its third owner in nearly 73-year history. Buffalo native Janine Kohlbeck, along with her husband, Brent, recently purchased the well-known flower shop that has served the...

Gary Johnson marks 90 years Long-time Buffalo resident Gary Johnson will celebrate his 90th birthday on January 23. Born in 1936, Johnson was adopted by a young couple, Burt and Gladis, who lived on a farm in Northern Iowa. Gary was just three...

A life of faith, family and service
Gary Johnson marks 90 years Long-time Buffalo resident Gary Johnson will celebrate his 90th birthday on January 23. Born in 1936, Johnson was adopted by a young couple, Burt and Gladis, who lived on a farm in Northern Iowa. Gary was just three...

Roehl notches 125th career win, 50th career pin; Bison defeat Edina, drop two section matches The Buffalo wrestling team capped off its busiest competition week of the season by hosting last Saturday’s Gerry Bakke home invitational.Buffalo scored...

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Roehl notches 125th career win, 50th career pin; Bison defeat Edina, drop two section matches The Buffalo wrestling team capped off its busiest competition week of the season by hosting last Saturday’s Gerry Bakke home invitational.Buffalo scored...

Jazz team breaks school record at Alex Extended time off can be a challenging moment in all aspects of life when you get back to the grind of things.The same could be said for this year’s Buffalo Dance Team.“We made a lot of changes to all of...

SOARING BIG, SCORING BIG
Jazz team breaks school record at Alex Extended time off can be a challenging moment in all aspects of life when you get back to the grind of things.The same could be said for this year’s Buffalo Dance Team.“We made a lot of changes to all of...

Disappointing loss; rivalry road victory Head Coach Aaron Johnson was unsure what to expect when asked if a date with their No. 1 rivals from St. Michael-Albertville was good timing for a Buffalo boys’ hockey team desperately searching for wins.“...

Expect the unexpected
Disappointing loss; rivalry road victory Head Coach Aaron Johnson was unsure what to expect when asked if a date with their No. 1 rivals from St. Michael-Albertville was good timing for a Buffalo boys’ hockey team desperately searching for wins.“...

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Annual Caroling at Hanover Historic Bridge event celebrates twenty years

It was indeed a festive evening last Friday as the Hanover Historical Society hosted its 20th Caroling at the Historic Bridge event at Hanover’s famed pedestrian bridge. Almost 700 people came out to...

Hanover sees reduction in tax rates, city council approves 2026 budget

The Hanover City Council held its annual Truth in Taxation hearing on Tuesday, December 2. City Administrator Jennifer Nash presented information regarding Hanover’s 2026 tax levy and operating...

BHM holds Truth in Taxation hearing, certifies 2026 tax levy

The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board held the district’s annual Truth in Taxation meeting on Monday, December 8. Superintendent Dr. Scott Thielman reviewed Director of Finance Ryan Tangen’s...

Journal-Press raising subscription and newsstand pricing

Dear Journal-Press patrons: We recently received a notice from our printing facility that “due to government aluminum tariffs (50%) and paper increases, along with rising costs for energy, labor, and...

CPKC Holiday Train Mon., Dec. 15

This holiday seasons marks the 27th year of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern (CPKC) Holiday Train’s mission of spreading cheer while collecting food and raising money for food insecurity....

Buffalo Legion hosts breakfast with Santa Dec. 20

Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo American Legion (304 10th Ave. S) on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event features a full breakfast menu, free kid’s breakfast, free...

Public hearing on gravel pit set for Thurs., Dec. 18

A public hearing regarding a proposed gravel pit site will be held during the Wright County Planning Commission meeting on Dec. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Wright County Government Center (...

Buffalo Food Shelf works to reduce food insecurity

The effects of food insecurity are felt here in Wright County. The Buffalo Food Shelf plays a large role in reducing hunger at the local level. History and Operations The Buffalo Food Shelf...

Hegle ignites offense

Sophomore leads Buffalo past Cambridge-Isanti, Monticello; fast starts key to first two victories If there’s any doubt who the go-to player early on for the Buffalo boys’ basketball team is when it...

Big wins against smaller schools

Bison debut with two wins at home quadrangular; Babatz, Herbst win titles at Don Hall Invitational The Buffalo wrestling team competes in Class AAA, but the schedule to start this season is loaded...

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