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The Buffalo Community Orchestra has welcomed a new conductor for their 30th Anniversary Performance Season. Costa Rican-born conductor, David Carrillo, comes from a musical family. He started learning how to play the violin from his mother at age 4, she learned it from her dad, and he learned how...
Unused medications left in cupboards, drawers, and cabinets can pose a risk for loved ones. To remove the risk and protect family, friends, and pets, it is important to properly dispose of these medications.  National Drug Take Back Day is October 26. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on that day,...
The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce with host a City Council Candidate Forum moderated by Tyler Reiss on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6:00 p.m. at the Buffalo City Center (212 Central Ave.). Buffalo residents are invited to submit topics and questions in advance at: www.buffalo communitypodcast.com/city...
The Knights of Columbus and the Church of St. Timothy in Maple Lake will sponsor a free-will hurricane relief breakfast at St. Timothy’s School (215 Division Street E, Maple Lake) on Sunday, October 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, farm-fresh scrambled eggs, sausage links,...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer are helping to support the 2024 “Trick-or-Treat Merchants Event” again this year. It will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at participating Buffalo businesses.  This safe, daytime event has become a staple for the...
This week’s candidate profiles are Hanover and Montrose Mayor and City Council. Hanover Mayor Chris Kauffman is not seeking re-election. Current city council member Greg Zgutowicz is running against Cody Vojacek for Hanover mayor.  The Hanover Council has two open seats with three candidates...
 The Blessing Closet will be available without an appointment, on Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy. 25 South, Buffalo. The Blessing Closet provides free clothing including USED COATS to all members of the family with no appointments, restrictions,...
The City of Hanover will host a pumpkin-decorating and costume contest at the Hanover City Garage (11250 5th St. NE) on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Trophies will be awarded for best costume (per age group) and 1st – 3rd place trophies will be given for the pumpkin-decorating...
A tradition exists amongst runners at Buffalo High School. Members of the boy’s track team have honored that tradition, first started in 2009 by BHS alumni Zach Mellon and member of 2009 Class AA track and field state championship team.   Each year, a pair of track spikes is passed down to one...
Kvant’s overtime goal ends Buffalo’s state hopes in 1-0 overtime loss; Flynn reaches 20 goals   As the old saying goes; “If you’re going to be the champs, you have to beat the champs.” In front of a packed Bison Field West, the top-seeded Buffalo girls’ soccer team threw plenty of jabs at two-time...

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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...
Don’t miss out on the 12th Annual Gala Fundraiser Open House for Love INC-Big Woods. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 1 – 5 p.m. at Buffalo Covenant Church (1602 Hwy. 25). Love INC be...

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