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Popular songs provide the soundtrack to young adults' lives. Such songs offer comfort when hearts are broken, provide some common ground with peers, and can even lift a person up for a study session or before a big game.
Music also plays a large role on prom night. Prom music is a mix of high-...
Cycling is a great form of exercise and a wonderful means to enjoying the great outdoors. The organization People for Bikes says a record 112 million Americans rode a bike at least once in 2024. Youth ridership experienced a notable surge, with participation among those between the ages of three...
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Organic day‑neutral (DN) strawberries continue to gain interest across Minnesota and Wisconsin thanks to their long harvest window and strong local demand. But DN systems also bring significant weed pressure, and most growers rely on...
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Apples
Growth and pest management updates: Late pink to king bloom
Blossom freeze damage
Pest highlights: Plum and apple curculio
Plum curculio conventional and organic management strategies
Apple curculio: A lesser known...
A steady stream of visitors moved across the Civic Center floor during the Heartland Senior Expo held April 22 in Buffalo. Area seniors explored programs and services aimed at enhancing quality of life and independence. Attendees browsed booths and connected with local organizations offering...
Wright County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors were crowned at the South Shore Event Center in Howard Lake on Saturday, April 18.
This year’s princesses are Ella Havisto, of Montrose, and Sophie Salmela, of Howard Lake. This year’s Ambassadors are Lauren Berning, of Otsego, Gianna Beaudry, of...
Correction Notice: An article on the front page of the April 23 print edition of the Journal-Press highlighting the upcoming BCO performance incorrectly spelled Dr. Andrew Burgdorf’s last name in both the photo cutline and article text. The correct spelling is Burgdorf.
The BCO is excited to...
The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board met Monday, April 27, where members approved final budget revisions for the 2025–26 school year and reviewed long-term facility maintenance proposals.
Director of Finance and Operations Ryan Tangen presented the updated budget (done twice since the June...
The Wright County Historical Society is holding their 6th annual Online Yard Sale Fundraiser.
This online-only event starts Thursday, April 30, at 12:00 p.m. and ends Monday, May 11, at 4:30 p.m. Items may be picked up as early as Tuesday, May 12, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Items donated specifically...
The Butchery of Maple Lake, 308 Highway 55, will host its 2nd Annual Ribfest Competition on Saturday, May 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with ribs available for sampling around 3:15 p.m., cost is $2 per rib.
Money raised will go towards Maple Lake HS Athletics. The Maple Lake Booster club will be...
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Bison shutdown Edina; miscues costly versus EP
Pitching has and continues to be a big story for the early season success of this year’s Buffalo baseball team.
Led by senior Caleb Johnson, the Bison...
Lamberts, Braun, Babatz elite at Elite Meet; Bison boys first at Roseville Invite
Eleven track and field athletes from Buffalo competed in nine different events in last Friday’s Elite Meet at...
Orono capitalizes on Bison’s mistakes; Head Coach seeks mental toughness down stretch
Coming off two key section wins against Chanhassen and Mound Westonka, the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team suffered...
Junior’s hot start continues; Bison first at Lake Tri
The 2024 Class AAA state boys’ golf tournament saw no teams from the Lake Conference qualify. But four members from last year’s state...
Bechtold steps in and places fourth in team scoring
The Lake Conference opener on Tuesday, April 22, at Braemar Golf Course provided two different challenges for the Bison girls’ golf team.
The...
Time to start making plans for Mother’s Day!
Treat the special moms in your life to some new tasty recipes!
French Toast Casserole
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 45 min.
Servings: 12
1 loaf (1...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will launch a $9.4 million construction project on Highway 12 through Howard Lake, Waverly, and Montrose. Crews will work from April 27 to mid-October to...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will offer their annual spring concert on Sunday, May 11. The concert, “Fast Forward to the Future,” will feature music written by composers of the 20th and 21st...
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