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An investigation into child pornography, first initiated by a cyber tip in 2024, ended in the arrest of a Monticello man earlier this month.  Alex Kushnir, 50, of Monticello, was arrested on Feb. 6 in Monticello on multiple felony charges of child pornography possession after authorities said they...
Notice of Correction: In last week’s Journal-Press, a notice for the Wedding and Event Fair at the Buffalo Legion on March 1 had an incorrect timeframe. The incorrect times listed for the event were from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The correct times for the Wedding and Event Fair on March 1 at the...
The crowning of the new Wright County Dairy Princesses will be held on Saturday, March 1, at Buffalo Covenant Church (1601 MN-25, Buffalo). The coronation begins with a social gathering at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. The Dairy Princess competition is sponsored by the American Dairy...
The Polar Plunge fundraiser will be in Buffalo on Saturday, March 8, at Sturges Park (401 Lake Blvd. South, Buffalo). Check-in and Day-of registration begins at 11:00 a.m., with the event beginning at 12:00 p.m.  The Polar Plunge supports Special Olympics Minnesota. All funds raised by Plungers...
The Ice Palace in Delano will operate under its regular hours for the remainder of the season, with the final day of operations being Sunday, March 2, but will not return to Delano next year.  Last winter saw unseasonably warm temperatures, which allowed the ice palace to open for only four days,...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will celebrate its 30-year anniversary with a concert, “BCO Plays your Favorites,” on Sunday, March 2.     The BCO was established in July 1995 and has been a cornerstone of the arts in Buffalo. Composed of dedicated area musicians, the BCO strives to deliver high-...
Buffalo medals in seven of 13 weight classes; Roehl, Babatz heading to state for second-straight year   Seven of 10 wrestlers representing Buffalo in last Saturday’s Section 8AAA individual tournament at Monticello achieved top six medals. Four of the 10 who placed won their final match of the...
Bison’s state qualifiers enjoy state experience; Field caps off senior year with 21st place floor routine   Buffalo gymnasts Lydia Field and Macy DuBois were not only excited to be state participants in last Saturday’s Class AA individual state meet at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, but they...
Bison end 7-game skid against Edina   Some teams take it one game at a time. The Buffalo boys’ basketball team prefers to take things one day, one moment at a time. After seeing its three-game win streak come to an end in a 67-56 home defeat Tuesday, Feb. 18, against Eden Prairie, the Bison...

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Buffalo lands two of three wrestlers on state podium   The return of the state wrestling tournament to Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul was a huge success for many area wrestlers, including three from...
Wilson Dahlheimer scored three goals, including the game-winner with 11 seconds left in regulation, lifting the Monticello Moose boys’ hockey teams to a dramatic 3-2 victory over St. Cloud Cathedral...
Initially a religious holiday to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has since evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture. In fact, it has become one of the most...
2022 EagleCam Season   CLICK TO WATCH THE EAGLES! https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/features/webcams/eaglecam/index.html   The clutch is complete   On February 16, a second egg arrived at the EagleCam!...
Sugar Lake, Clearwater Lake, Lake Marie, Little Pulaski Lake, Limestone Lake, French Lake, Lake Sylvia, and Indian Lake have seen continued crappie and sunfish action. Fish for crappies in the...
Do you host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration? We have a few recipes for cookin’ up a yummy meal. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to...
Manny, a five-year-old Italian Maremma, enjoys a vivid winter sunset, as he protects his herd of goats in Chatham Township on Saturday, Feb. 26. (Photo submitted by Larry Marquette)
Buffalo High School hosted a career and job fair for students, and later in the evening opened it to the public on Monday, Feb. 28. Students browsed career fields and looked into future work and...

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