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The Buffalo City Council awarded a contract to Kuechle Underground Inc., of Kimball, for the city’s Northeast Area Reconstruction project during its meeting on March 16.
City Engineer Justin Kannas stated that five total bids were received, with base proposals ranging from $8.79 million to $9.56...
The Montrose Council approved separate agreements with Xcel Energy and BNSF Railway during the city’s monthly council meeting on Monday, March 9.
Street Light Replacement
The council approved an agreement with Xcel Energy for streetlight replacement plans, which were previously discussed during...
Township Election Day was Tuesday, March 10, for 15 of Wright County’s 18 townships. Clearwater, Silver Creek, and Southside Townships conduct their elections in November.
Due to results being posted after the Journal-Press deadline, we are providing the following results for these townships in...
Buffalo Strong’s mission is to support the mental health and wellness needs of Buffalo community members. Our hope is that through this grant, local organizations that are serving the people of Buffalo can use these funds to improve mental health and wellness in our community.
Funding is available...
The Buffalo Senior Expo will take place on Wednesday, April 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 County Road 134. This free community event connects adults 55+, caregivers, and families with trusted local resources serving Wright County and surrounding communities.
Now...
Green was the color of the day as parade goers lined the streets of Maple Lake to celebrate the community’s 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival, hosted by the Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, March 14.
A festival highlight was the parade of green that traveled through the city,...
Magic rebound from state quarterfinal defeat to Rochester Mayo with consolation victories over Chanhassen, Blaine
The Monticello girls’ basketball team finished one spot higher than the No. 6 seed they were given heading into this year’s Class 4A state tournament.
The Magic finished their first...
Round three with Royals ends with 66-48 semifinal loss
The Buffalo boys’ basketball team did what it had to defensively, but offensively, things were a different story.
With both teams held well below its season average for points, it was the No. 2 seeded Hopkins Royals’ offense that found...
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December 17 was the last Hanover Council meeting of 2024 and marked the end of terms for Mayor Chris Kauffman and Council Members MaryAnn Hallstein and Tom Dierberger. Kauffman was elected to the...
On Tuesday, Dec. 17, at its regular meeting, Wright County Commissioners adopted resolutions setting the 2025 budget and levy.
This action was the final step in the 2024 budget cycle. All counties in...
Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced its winter 2025 schedule of events. Here are the events on the schedule for January through March. A reminder that some of these events sell out...
A free drive-thru food distribution event will be held Friday, December 27, at Grace Place in Montrose (371 Center Avenue S, Montrose) starting at 1:30 p.m. until supplies last. No ID required.
Food...
The Waverly Knights of Columbus will host Bingo Night beginning at 6:30 p.m., on Saturday, January 4, at the Waverly KC Hall (301 5th St. N, Waverly).
Twelve games of Bingo will be played. Cost is $...
This winter, make reading your great escape! Challenge yourself to read more this season with the Winter Reading Challenge at Great River Regional Library.
The 2025 Winter Reading Challenge, “The...
In a heated garage studio near Monticello, the rhythmic tapping of a small mallet striking a swivel knife fills the air. The creative space of Mike Bray, a custom leather artisan whose work pays...
Dalbec’s hat trick goal lifts Bison to 4-3 win over St. Cloud; Buffalo enjoys point night in 8-1 blowout against Osseo
The Buffalo boys’ hockey team delivered a dramatic home win last Thursday in a...
Eggers scores career-high 29 at Bloomington; Feekes sparks key section win
The Buffalo girls’ basketball team posted two wins last week against a pair of non-conference opponents.
A 66-46 road...
Herbst, Roehl reach 75 career wins; Babatz wins heavyweight title
A festive night was capped off with a festive victory.
Following an exciting evening that started with a youth dual and JV dual...
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