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Buffalo resident Brenda Conzet captured some amazing Northern Lights recently over an area lake. The beautiful green and red hues made for spectacular viewing! Additional photo inside the Journal-Press. (Photo by Brenda Conzet)
The Wright County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 preliminary draft budget and certified levy at their Tuesday, Sept. 24, meeting.
The preliminary budget was approved in the amount of $208,176,035, and the levy, which is the amount paid through property taxes was approved at $100,427,279....
At the Oct. 1 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Nadine Schoen asked for an item to be added to the consent agenda. This isn’t a rare occurrence, but what Schoen proposed was.
“In light of this year’s budget – so much appreciation goes out to our department leadership...
The Journal-Press will be publishing weekly candidate profiles leading up to the November 5, general election. This week will feature BHM School Board candidates. There are seven candidates running for four open seats.
Current BHM School Board incumbents, Melissa Brings (Chair), and Sue Lee (...
The City of Buffalo Water Department will be flushing hydrants Monday, October 7 through Tuesday, October 15.
Hydrant flushing is done spring and fall to ensure hydrants are in working order for fire protection and to remove mineral deposits that may accumulate in the water distribution system.
In...
The Buffalo Police Department will be holding an open house on Saturday, October 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the police station located at 215 1st Ave. NE, Buffalo.
There will be free donuts and coffee, tours of the police department building, police squad cars on display, and...
The St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a blood drive for Red Cross on Wednesday, October 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Church basement (300 1st Ave. NW, Buffalo). Appointments can be made at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “Knights.”
As we head...
Historical information provided by the Buffalo Heritage Preservation Advisory Board
The Buffalo Heritage Preservation Advisory Board honored the lifeworks of Marcia Paulsen and the family of Frederick K. Boerner by dedicating two downtown plazas on Saturday, September 28. Paulsen and the Boerners...
Bison edge Woodbury 94-92 for first dual victory of season; Larsons continue to score big points
With little margin for error, the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team rose to the occasion in a 94-92 home victory last Saturday over Woodbury.
Trailing 83-73 with two events remaining, first, second, and...
Bison’s 3-0 victory at Tonka lands No. 9 spot in rankings
Winning has become the norm this season for the Buffalo girls’ soccer team.
Heading into the final week of regular season play, the Bison came into a key section and conference showdown on Tuesday, Oct. 1, against rival St. Michael-...
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Fare for All returns Tuesday, Sept. 14. The local program makes fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families.
This drive-thru event will be held from 4-6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran...
Broadway star, actress, singer, and author Julie Andrews is quoted for saying, “The arts make a bridge across this world in ways that nothing else can.”
In the 10 years since SOAR Regional Arts...
Bison swim past Hopkins in virtual meet; Shroyer breaks pool record
The Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team felt good about its performance last Thursday against Hopkins. The only problem – they didn’t...
Miscues, missed opportunities result in 21-7 home loss to Monticello
A 21-7 home loss last Friday to Monticello was a disappointing debut for the Buffalo football team, but nobody in the purple...
Bison improve to 6-3 with road win
Rain resulted in a rare week with only one match for the Buffalo girls’ tennis team.
After four scheduled invites to open the season, Buffalo traveled to Hopkins...
Maple Lake’s unexpected run to the final weekend of the Class C Amateur Baseball season ended in the round of 16.
Chris Curry’s RBI double in the bottom of the seventh inning proved to be the game-...
Most lakes are producing some nice pike and bass along the weedlines at 15-20 ft. Clearwater Lake, Lake Sylvia, Pleasant Lake, and Sugar Lake are providing a variety of panfish at a depth of 10-15 ft...
Among the more indelible images to emerge on September 11, 2001 was the sight of two planes crashing into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. Still photos and video footage of those...
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