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A 49-year-old St. Michael man was killed in a one-vehicle rollover crash Saturday, Sept. 19, on westbound I-94 in Maple Grove. According to the incident report, John Neururer was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado from westbound I-694 onto westbound I-94 at approximately 7:48 p.m. when the vehicle...
Mayor Sam Solarz opened the Montrose regular city council meeting on Monday Sept. 14 with a moment of silence to honor the 25-year anniversary of 9/11.   Preliminary Budget and Levy Council approved the City’s preliminary budget and levy for 2027. The preliminary 2027 operating budget requirement...
Eligible Wright County voters are now able to cast their ballots for the State General Election. Voters may request an absentee ballot by contacting Wright County Elections directly or by completing the online request form found at www.mnvotes.gov. Voters are also able to visit the Wright County...
Celebrate Montrose Hometown Days will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27. The annual community celebration, organized by Celebrate Montrose, will feature a full weekend of family-friendly activities, entertainment, food, and opportunities for residents and visitors to come together and...
The Journal-Press will begin featuring weekly candidate profiles in the October 1 issue, leading up to the November 3 general election. The publishing schedule for candidate profile information is:  •Oct. 1: ISD 877 School Board. Five candidates are seeking election for three open seats on the...
The City of Buffalo is hosting a Candidate Forum at City Center on Tuesday, October 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m., and Buffalo residents are invited to help shape the conversation. Residents are encouraged to submit questions for the City Council candidates in advance of the forum. Questions may be...
The Great Outdoor Fair, hosted by the City of Buffalo, took place at Sturges Park last Saturday, Sept. 19.  The free community event ran from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering visitors an opportunity to try outdoor activities, learn about Minnesota’s natural resources, meet local organizations, and...
Maple Lake junior breaks PR on 17th golden birthday   Jaqueline Pribyl gifted herself the best birthday present she could have asked for. The junior diver from Maple Lake spent part of her golden 17th birthday celebrating with her teammates in the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team’s home meet on...
Class AAA’s leading goal scorer nets two goals in 2-0 Crimson victory; Buffalo overpowers Brainerd    On paper, it was a much-anticipated rematch. Wednesday’s home game on Sept. 16 for the Buffalo boys’ soccer team against Maple Grove was a rematch of last year’s Class AAA state semifinal game at...
Buffalo brings 2-1 record into pivotal homecoming game    An unlikely hero stepped up to lead the Buffalo football team to a 15-13 road victory last Friday against Bemidji. After scoring three points through the first three quarters, the Bison’s passing attack kicked in with two fourth quarter...

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Jack O’Brien had two hits and drove in four runs leading the Buffalo Senior Legion Post 270 baseball team to an 8-2 home victory Monday, June 29, over Annandale. Dolen Brisk’s 2-RBI single in the...
Picnics, cookouts, campfires, ball games, lake time, golf, and all the things we look forward to in the middle of our long Minnesota winters! Ahhhhh.... Summer in MN! Dill Vegetable Dip   Prep: 5...
New Buffalo Royalty was crowned for 2026-27 during a coronation ceremony held at the Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 21. The Royal Ambassadors will represent the community...
The Tornado (left) and Ring of Fire (right) lit up the evening sky with colorful lights and fun rides just prior to Friday night’s fireworks in Sturges Park. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
The BHM School Board met on Monday, June 22. Minnesota state statute requires the Board of Education to adopt the school district budget by June 30. Director of Finance and Operations Ryan Tangen...
Now is the time to honor a senior who is a valuable asset to your organization and to others. We are looking for a male and a female over 65 years of age and a Minnesota resident who volunteers to...
Suicide and drug-related accidents are down in Wright County according to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office’s (MMEO)annual report. Wright County Commissioners welcomed Chief Medical Examiner Dr....
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, June 25. Performances are held each Thursday through August 27, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.  This week’s concert features...

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