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Last week the City posted some pictures of a military C-130 flying low approaches at the Buffalo Municipal Airport. Here is a follow-up to last week’s post with a short history of why the pilot (Cory Young) wanted to fly a few low approaches at our airport. Cory Young grew up in Saint Michael, MN...
Eligible Wright County voters are able to cast their ballots for the 2024 State General Election. The absentee window for the general election lasts until Monday, November 4.   Voters may request an absentee ballot by contacting Wright County Elections directly or by completing the online request...
Director of Finance and Operations, Ryan Tangen, recommended to the BHM School Board that they approve the maximum proposed 2024-25 levy certification during the Board meeting on Monday, September 23. Approving at the maximum allows any final adjustments to be made by the Minnesota Board of...
The Journal-Press will begin featuring weekly candidate profiles in the October 3 issue, leading up to the November 5 general election. The publishing schedule for candidate profile information is:  •Oct. 3: ISD 877 School Board. •Oct. 10: Buffalo Mayor, Council, and Council Special Election. •Oct...
The public is invited to the City of Buffalo’s dedications of Marcia Paulsen Plaza & Boerner Family Plaza on Saturday, September 28, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Facilitated by the Buffalo Heritage Preservation Advisory Board. Dignitaries, family members, and Buffalo Royalty will be on-hand for the...
Our goal is to collect hundreds of coats in the hope that no child will have to be cold this winter! Please help us succeed by dropping off NEW COATS or gently-USED COATS of all sizes (adult & children) Also, we welcome all warm winter wear, such as hats, mittens, snow boots, and snow pants....
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Wright County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 preliminary draft budget and certified levy. The budget was approved at $208,176,035. The levy (the amount paid through property taxes) was approved at $100,427,279. The levy figure represents a 5.71 percent increase....
Elaine Morrow has a big heart, volunteering with numerous charities over the years, but veterans and service members hold a special place. Every two weeks, with the help of neighbor Thomas Loeffler, Elaine loads her silver Ford Escape to capacity and drives to Sauk Centre to deliver a collection of...
Buffalo wins third straight with 34-7 victory over Eastview; Thursday Night Lights returns   Moments after Miley Cyrus’ hit song “Party in the USA” sent the Bison Field West Homecoming crowd into a dance party in the stands, soon after, Logan Vrieze and the Buffalo football team were holding their...
Bison girls place second at home invite; Buffalo boys place 22nd at Roy Griak   Homecoming week took on a whole new twist for this year’s Buffalo cross country teams. Typically, the Bison prepare for their annual home invite that takes place Thursday of that same week at Buffalo Height Golf Course...

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No one, regardless of their age, occupation, skin color, or socioeconomic status, is immune to cancer. In fact, individuals might be hard pressed to say no one in their family and/or circle of...
Fishing just off the weedlines in 12-15 ft. on Maple Lake, Clearwater Lake, and Lake Sylvia, you’ll find some crappies and sunfish. Bass and pike are active on most of the area lakes. Pleasant Lake...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association, and Minnesota Grown are interested in hearing about...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Lilacs blooming out of season are referred to as being "remontant." Photo: Allan Paul Eilen   This year, as last year, Extension had a...
Be sure to check out the area Farmers Markets and produce stands to find locally grown produce for these recipes.  If you have a favorite recipe, send it in! Recipes, with photo (and a short story/...
As the Crossroads Allina Clinic in Buffalo reopened on Monday, Sept. 27, and staff and patients return to the building, a new addition now permanently stands guard at the entrance: Phoenix. The...
Kohl Borski (left) and Lindsay Hartman (right) were crowned Buffalo High School’s Homecoming King and Queen Monday night at the coronation held in the BHS Performing Arts Center. For more photos, see...
Wright County residents are generally interested in faster, more reliable internet service and many are unsatisfied with current speeds according to a broadband survey conducted in Wright County this...
The BHM School Board met Monday, Sept. 27 for an evening of financial conversation. For the financial portion of the meeting, the board discussed the refunding of construction bonds for Northwinds...

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