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Ownership of Buffalo Floral recently changed hands, with the business seeing its third owner in nearly 73-year history.
Buffalo native Janine Kohlbeck, along with her husband, Brent, recently purchased the well-known flower shop that has served the community since 1953. Located downtown, the shop...
The Hanover City Council approved a utility study proposal during its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 6. Council welcomed new City Engineer Jeff Oliver who reviewed a proposal by WSB to complete a city-wide study of Hanover’s water and sewer utility systems.
A limited-scope study...
Lifelong Buffalo area resident, Melinda Koosman, 63, was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Tuesday, January 6, on Hwy. 7 and Cable Ave. in Winsted Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:38 a.m. when a Freightliner straight truck headed eastbound...
A 28-year-old Buffalo man was killed during a shooting inside the Lawrence City Hall building early on the morning of Monday, January 5, according to the Lawrence Kansas Police Department.
The deceased was identified as Omar Dominguez Gavilan, who authorities believe was traveling through Kansas on...
The Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. This program exists through the continued support of and coordination by University of Minnesota Extension, the College of Food,...
Celebrate a winter tradition at the 51st annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 7. Whether you’re an avid angler or looking for family-friendly fun, this event has something for everyone.
Highlights include an ice auger drilling contest, party on the ice from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....
The BHS Band Program is hosting their annual mattress fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the main cafeteria at Buffalo High School (north side entrance).
This fundraiser features competitive prices on high-quality mattress and bedding from companies like: Purple,...
Your local Menards home improvement store is now serving as a drop site for food pantries through the month of March. We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a helping hand to the community during the next three months.
Menards offers a wide variety of non-...
On January 1, The Buffalo area Masonic lodge, Nelson Lodge No. 135 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, began its 15th Annual Food Shelf Funding Drive program for the year. There’s still time. This year’s drive will end on February 28. The Masons, partnering with another Masonic appended body, The...
Gary Johnson marks 90 years
Long-time Buffalo resident Gary Johnson will celebrate his 90th birthday on January 23. Born in 1936, Johnson was adopted by a young couple, Burt and Gladis, who lived on a farm in Northern Iowa. Gary was just three months old and never knew his biological parents. “...
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The Wright County Area Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America Inc. will be hosting a Military Moms Mingle night on Monday, July 8, at Sturges Park in Buffalo (Upper Pavilion) from 6:00 p.m. to 8...
The annual Waverly Daze celebration will take place from Thursday, July 11, through Sunday, July 14. There are a variety of fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Most events are held at American...
A free community breakfast will be held at the Buffalo Community Center (206 Central Avenue) on Saturday, July 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
This breakfast will be prepared and served by...
Last week, several youths from local organizations came together to participate in community service projects in Buffalo and the surrounding area.
On Monday, June 24, a group of Wright County 4-H...
Guida made hefty contributions on football field, basketball court; senior selected as Journal-Press’ top male athlete
Journal-Press’
Male Athlete-of-the-Year
Buffalo High School
2023-24: Grady...
Bulldogs make big impact in 9-5 win
The Buffalo Bulldogs led all 28 teams with seven representatives – six players and one manager in last Friday’s All-Star Game between the North Star League (NSL...
Evan Soeffker continued his dominant pitching this summer for the Buffalo Bulldogs in a 5-0 shutout Wednesday, June 26, against the defending Class C Amateur Baseball state champion Maple Lake...
Some favorite summer memories involve fun trips to the lake and eating “Summer Foods.”
These foods were typically things we ate just when we were at the lake. Quick-fix or make-ahead options feed...
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