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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...
Wins over Elk River, Sauk Rapids sets up finals showdown with Lumberjacks   The Buffalo boys’ soccer team came into this year’s Section 8AAAA tournament with home field advantage throughout as the No. 1 seed. For the opening 40 minutes of last Thursday’s quarterfinal matchup with Sauk Rapids-Rice,...

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In 1942, the Wright County Journal-Press put out this cookbook. We thought it would be fun to publish a few recipes and helpful hints found in the cookbook. Hope you enjoy! If you have a favorite...
A large American flag was flown from a fire truck ladder over Hwy. 55 in Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 11 as the country commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. See...
On Saturday, Sept. 11, Sturges Park in Buffalo was filled to the brim with a variety of classic and modern cars and trucks for the annual Classics by the Lake event. Though the park was empty in 2020...
During the Sept. 7 Buffalo City Council meeting, City Administrator Laureen Bodin shared that, out of the $20 million provided to Minnesota Counties and State Aid Cities from the Federal Coronavirus...
The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office reported that on Saturday, Sept. 11, at approximately 7:42 p.m., they received a call regarding a person who had fallen from rocks at Interstate State Park in...
On Friday, Sept. 10, at approximately 8:07 p.m., MN State Patrol responded to an accident involving an SUV and semitrailer just outside of Maple Lake. Gregory Fehn, 50, of Maple Lake, was backing a...
Wright County is in the process of gathering information and public input on improving the county’s broadband capability and part of that process will include a public informational meeting scheduled...
On Thursday, Sept. 2, 38-year-old Horacio Rubicel Segura-Johnson, of Montrose, was killed in a crash while driving on Hennepin Cty. Rd. 6, which is the designated detour for US Hwy. 12. The West...

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