This year came with some big and exciting changes locally. Many of the changes throughout the year in our community were positive ones. From the opening of the new government center to the declaration of Buffalo Strong Day, we have embraced a lot of new things this year.
Our communities are getting...
Wright County Commissioners set the budget, levy, and elected officials’ salaries for 2023 at their Tuesday, Dec. 20, meeting.
Setting the 2023 budget and levy is the final step in the budget process, County Administrator Lee Kelly said. All counties in Minnesota are required to adopt a final...
The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) awards outstanding artists each year through the Individual Artist Award as recognition and to support individual artists in various stages of their careers.
Artists who live in the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns or Wright can apply by...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of New Years. The office will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, and return to normal business hours. Happy New Year!
Christmas tree disposal in Buffalo will be between January 10-12 on your regularly scheduled trash day. All trees must be placed by your trash receptacle and be out by 6:00 a.m. on your pick-up day. Trees will not be picked up if they are in plastic bags.
In January or February, the Little Waverly Lake Improvement Association may possibly start operating an aeration system creating open water and thin ice on Little Waverly Lake in Marysville Township (Wright County).
The aeration system will be used to maintain fish populations. Weather conditions...
The License Center has a drop box available 24/7 for customers to drive up and drop off their renewals for those who work and find it difficult to come to our office during regular business hours. Vehicle, motorcycle and trailer tabs can all be renewed using the drop box (don’t forget to fill in...