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Scott Berthiaume, 61
Scott David Berthiaume, 61, of Big Lake, bravely lost his battle to cancer and stepped into heaven’s realms on March 9 with his wife, Shelley, at his side.
Scott was born to Harry and Margaret Berthiaume, of Monticello, MN, on July 6, 1964. He grew up on a farm and enjoyed the...
I was driving through Buffalo a few weeks ago and got stopped at the 5th Street NE Railroad Crossing while a rather lengthy train rolled through town. I was the first car in line next to the crossing gate, so all I could do was put my vehicle in park and wait. I’m guessing quite a few of you have...
Graduations
Univ. of Wisconsin, La Crosse
The following student graduated in January 2026.
Monticello - Bria Hartung, AA, Liberal Arts.
Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison
The following students graduated following the fall 2025 semester.
Buffalo - Brady Anderson, BS, Genetics and Genomics,...
Easter is just a few weeks away, and if you are an Easter morning or dinner planner, these next two weeks will have some new ideas for your menu.
This week, we will focus on an Easter Brunch menu. Enjoy!
Bunny Mary
Prep Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 10 min.
Servings: 1
1 lime wedge
1/4 tsp....
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Buffalo improves to 2-1
The final meet of the 2024 calendar season for the Buffalo gymnastics team proved to be this season’s best.
Prior to entering a 19-day layoff for holiday break, the Bison...
Happy New Year!
Let’s start the new year with some different and delicious new recipes for your parties and gatherings!
Make 2025 a great year!
Pomegranate Ginger Spritzer
Total Time: 10 min. +...
The CPKC Holiday Train made its annual stop in Buffalo on Saturday, Dec. 14. The festive train began its journey through Canada in late November before crossing the border and making several stops...
Joseph and Mary in the manger were played by Logan and Fanny Dahl, with baby Jesus portrayed by baby Charlie at last weekend’s Living Nativity at Buffalo Covenant Church. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, December 16, marking Teri Lachermeier’s final meeting as Mayor of Buffalo. Lachermeier previously spent fourteen years on council before serving as mayor for...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, December 9. The City held its annual truth in taxation meeting. The final 2025 levy was set at $2,166,853, a 17.6% increase from the previous year, with...
Immerse yourself in the wonder of the first Christmas with a Live Nativity event at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 MN Hwy. 25 South, Buffalo, Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday Dec. 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer office will be closed on Wednesday, December 25. Our office will re-open on December 26, and return to normal hours.
The office will also be closed on...
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