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Certain sights and sounds are ingrained in the holiday season, from twinkling lights to carols piping over retailers' sound systems. Amid the shelves of holiday wares and delicacies, fruitcake makes its annual appearance.
Fruitcake, sometimes referred to as plum cake or Christmas cake, can be...
Winter begins on December 21, 2023, and ends on March 19, 2024. Many people lament the arrival of winter, perhaps thinking the colder temperatures and shorter hours of sunlight will compromise their chances to have fun. Even though particularly chilly thermostat readings or stormy conditions can...
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The CPKC Holiday Train made its annual stop in Buffalo on Wednesday, December 13, at the 5th Street railway crossing. The area was packed with spectators who were excited to enjoy the Christmas cheer. See this week’s feature for more photos. (Photo by Emily Vojtech)
Joseph and Mary in the manger were played by Elijah and Lis Gust, with baby Jesus portrayed by little Eowyn, for Buffalo Covenant’s Living Nativity held December 16 and 17. See inside for more photos. (Photo by Char McDonnell)
The Montrose City Council held their Truth in Taxation hearing at their meeting on Monday, December 11. During this time, the public had the opportunity to ask questions or make comments. No one from the public came forward during this time.
The 2024 levy for the City of Montrose totals $1,842,431...
During the Monday, December 11, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) School Board meeting, the school board also held their public hearing for the 2024 Truth in Taxation. Director of Finance and Operations Ryan Tangen provided a slideshow presentation with information during the meeting.
The requirement...
For the next two Thursdays (Dec. 21 and 28), the Wright County Historical Society will open extended hours for people to come see the Festival of Trees.
The Historical Society (2001 Hwy. 25 near the Wright County government campus) will be open until 7:00 p.m. each night so those who can’t make it...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer office will be closed on Monday, December 25. Our office will re-open on December 26, and return to normal hours.
The office will also be closed on Monday, January 1, and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, and return to normal hours of operation. ...
The Buffalo Community Center (206 Central Avenue, Buffalo) will be hosting a game-a-thon on Monday, January 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Their annual family-friendly event is free to attend and open to the public.
Enjoy board games, card games, miniatures, computer games, RPGs, movies, and...
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Kology, Nuss lead charge in OT win over Tonka; Storm, Lakers edge Bison
Layne Kology has a flare for the dramatic, especially when facing Minnetonka.
It was Kology’s behind-the-back goal in...
No. 1 Trojans oust Buffalo; Bison turn tables on Cards
Buffalo boys’ tennis Head Coach Jordan Danielson couldn’t help but smile following his team’s 7-0 season-ending defeat to No. 1 ranked Wayzata...
Bison cap off busy stretch with 10-3 play-in win at Bemidji
They say practice makes perfect. Unfortunately, for most high school softball teams, practices have been few and far between this spring...
Pitcher fans nine over three innings; Hutch wins duel
In 15.2 innings pitched this spring for the St. John’s University (MN) baseball team, former Buffalo Bison graduate (2022) Evan Soeffker struck...
Buffalo sophomore golfer Nik Manninen has shot a round in the 70s before, but just not at the varsity level. That is until Tuesday, May 16, when Manninen carded a 15th place score of 79 at Braemar...
Memorial Day was originally known as “Decoration Day,” and it didn’t become an official federal holiday until 1971. The official birthplace of Memorial Day was declared as Waterloo, New York,...
Buffalo Community Theater and the Buffalo High School Tri-M Music Honor Society will present the Ninth Annual Broadway in Buffalo this Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21.
This production has an all-...
Seniors Danielle Rodenwald and Matthew Scherber were selected as the 2023 recipients of Buffalo High School’s Hall of Fame Award, presented to them during the Academic Excellence Award ceremony...
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