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Gladys Aarestad, 87
Gladys Ann Aarestad, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Buffalo, MN. Born September 4, 1938, in Eagle Bend, MN, to Gladys and Sverre Haughdahl.
Ann was a loving, thoughtful, and compassionate person whose presence touched the lives of all who knew her. Ann...
I usually take a deep breath when the calendar turns, and “March” appears at the top of the page. Minnesotans know we’re not quite out of the woods yet, but we can feel the change coming. The bitter cold and long dark nights of winter begin to loosen their grip. There’s a subtle shift in the...
Graduations
Univ. of Mississippi, University
The following student graduated following the fall 2025 semester.
St. Michael - Jordan Peterson, Bachelor of Accountancy, Accountancy.
Academic Honors
Normandale Community College, Bloomington
(3.5-4.0)
The following students were named to...
Enjoy some fun recipes to celebrate our “common” Irish heritage - if it is only for the one time of year when everyone is Irish!
Whiskey Tea
Cook Time: 2 min.
Total Time: 2 min.
Servings: 1
1 C. boiling water
1 tea bag
1 (1.5 fl. oz.) jigger Irish whiskey
1 T. milk
1 tsp. white sugar
Pour...
Join the Buffalo Community Orchestra for a fun and exciting afternoon of music at their upcoming concert, “Journey Home.” The March 1 concert will open with the recognizable “Peer Gynt Suite.” This piece tells the story of Peer Gynt, a Norwegian folk hero, through the music composed by Edvard Grieg...
Buffalo Bison Girl’s Head Basketball Coach Jordan Zrust (holding microphone) addresses the crowd during the Buffalo Boys Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer event held Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Buffalo High School. Pictured third from left is Connor Finke, a sixth grader at Buffalo Community Middle School,...
The City of Buffalo honored the exemplary volunteer service of Buffalo Police Department Reserve Officers during its city council meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 17.
In 2025, Reserve Officers Rebecca Halonen and Jayden Krause each volunteered over 100 hours, and Hunter Mann had over 90 hours of service...
The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board met on Monday, February 23, and approved the district’s 2027-29 Achievement and Integration Plan, which is required every three years. Director of Teaching and Learning Pam Miller presented plan highlights, including goals and strategies aimed at reducing...
Fare for All, a local program to make fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, Mar. 3, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo (1200 Hwy. 25 S, Buffalo).
Fare for All is a non-profit, cooperative purchasing program that sells...
Buffalo American Legion’s wedding and event venue would like to invite you to our annual wedding and event fair Saturday, March 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We will be hosting all your favorite local vendors, including photographers, caterers, and venues. Raffles, door prizes, and giveaways...
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The Buffalo Trick-or-Treat Merchants Event was a popular spot last Saturday, as many costumed candy seekers adventured through Buffalo filling their bags with delicious sweets! In this picture,...
On general election day, Tuesday, November 5, polls will be open in the following locations from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Precinct 1:
Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Avenue NE)....
The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board met on Monday, October 28. Official fall enrollment numbers were calculated at 4957 students, down from previous 2024-25 projections of 5001 students. The...
The Buffalo Rotary works very hard to make Toys for Tots a success, but we could never do it without the help of concerned citizens and business leaders. Last year, we provided toys to over 201...
Did you know that there are homeless students attending our Buffalo/Hanover/Montrose schools? You won’t see them (or
parents) holding up a sign on the street corner, but this problem exists, every...
The Wright County Journal-Press is raising the subscription and newsstand prices effective immediately.
Inflation has affected everyone over the last number of years. Additionally, the newspaper...
This week’s profiles feature candidates running for seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives, Districts 29A and 29B. Running for House 29A is incumbent Representative Joe McDonald (R) and...
The final performances for Buffalo Community Theater’s production of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” will be held this weekend at Discovery Elementary Auditorium (301 2nd Ave. NE, Bufalo). ...
A Farmers Market Craft and Vendor Fair will be held on Saturday, November 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Community Center, located at 206 Central Ave.
The event will have food...
Zion’s Harvest of Hands (HofH) volunteers would like to invite YOU to our Christmas Market on Saturday, November 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. An assortment of crafts, baked/canned goods, Silent...
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