Voters across Wright County headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election, weighing in on a variety of local races that will help shape the future of their communities. From city council chambers and...

Winners of the 2026 midterm elections
Voters across Wright County headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election, weighing in on a variety of local races that will help shape the future of their communities. From city council chambers and...

Approximately 75 inmates gathered in the Wright County Jail gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 30, for an event titled, Holding on to Hope, providing an afternoon that offered more than just words of encouragement. The event created an opportunity to hear...

A message of faith, recovery, and second chances
Approximately 75 inmates gathered in the Wright County Jail gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 30, for an event titled, Holding on to Hope, providing an afternoon that offered more than just words of encouragement. The event created an opportunity to hear...

Senior libero leads Buffalo to 3-1 win over defending section champion Sartell in 8AAAA quarterfinals A libero in volleyball stands out from the rest of their teammates due to the opposite color uniform they are required to wear.The libero on...

Hot–diggity dog
Senior libero leads Buffalo to 3-1 win over defending section champion Sartell in 8AAAA quarterfinals A libero in volleyball stands out from the rest of their teammates due to the opposite color uniform they are required to wear.The libero on...

STMA falls again to Wayzata in Class AAA state quarterfinals History repeats itself once again for the St. Michael-Albertville boys’ soccer team. Wayzata scored two goals in the second half to defeat the Knights 2-0 in a Class AAA state...

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STMA falls again to Wayzata in Class AAA state quarterfinals History repeats itself once again for the St. Michael-Albertville boys’ soccer team. Wayzata scored two goals in the second half to defeat the Knights 2-0 in a Class AAA state...

Park Center sinks Buffalo 28-24 on last-second score The Buffalo football team’s fate came down to one final play. Desmond Slocum’s fourth down throw on the game’s final play connected with Andre Nelson for a 24-yard score, lifting the No. 4...

One second proves to be difference
Park Center sinks Buffalo 28-24 on last-second score The Buffalo football team’s fate came down to one final play. Desmond Slocum’s fourth down throw on the game’s final play connected with Andre Nelson for a 24-yard score, lifting the No. 4...

Buffalo places fifth in Section 6AAA Buffalo junior Cady Macheel has some lasting memories – some good, some not so good, when it comes to running the 5K course at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Just 16 days after falling ill near the finish...

Macheel’s PR earns state berth
Buffalo places fifth in Section 6AAA Buffalo junior Cady Macheel has some lasting memories – some good, some not so good, when it comes to running the 5K course at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Just 16 days after falling ill near the finish...

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Wright County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors crowned

Wright County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors were crowned at the South Shore Event Center in Howard Lake on Saturday, April 18. This year’s princesses are Ella Havisto, of Montrose, and Sophie...

BCO to perform annual spring concert

Correction Notice: An article on the front page of the April 23 print edition of the Journal-Press highlighting the upcoming BCO performance incorrectly spelled Dr. Andrew Burgdorf’s last name in...

District approves 2025-26 budget revisions, facility maintenance plan

The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board met Monday, April 27, where members approved final budget revisions for the 2025–26 school year and reviewed long-term facility maintenance proposals....

WCHS 6th Annual Online Yard Sale

The Wright County Historical Society is holding their 6th annual Online Yard Sale Fundraiser. This online-only event starts Thursday, April 30, at 12:00 p.m. and ends Monday, May 11, at 4:30 p.m....

The Butchery of Maple Lake Ribfest Competition May 2

The Butchery of Maple Lake, 308 Highway 55, will host its 2nd Annual Ribfest Competition on Saturday, May 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with ribs available for sampling around 3:15 p.m., cost is $2...

BCT auditions for ‘Cinderella’ held May 8 and 9

Auditions for Buffalo Community Theater’s next production, “Cinderella,” will be held Friday, May 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Buffalo...

Heartland Expo creates connections for seniors

Area seniors, caregivers, and families gathered on April 22 at the Buffalo Civic Center for the annual Heartland Senior Expo, a community-focused event offering resources, information, and...

Singles, team victory

Schmidt’s three-set win clinches 4-3 win over STMA; Buffalo 1-2 in home invite; 1-1 at Duluth Invite Buffalo junior Will Schmidt considers St. Michael-Albertville sophomore Brayden Szarzynski a...

Bison turn tables against Orono

Youngquist’s four goals; Wurm’s 16 saves lifts Buffalo past rival Spartans Saturday, April 25, 2026. On the schedule, the date was just the seventh of 13 regular season games when the Buffalo boys...

Buffalo goes long ball in 3-0 win at EP

Moore, Miriovsky, Mullenbach lead Bison past Eagles Junior Nolan Mullenbach provided a quality outing on the mound, and junior Tyson Moore and sophomore Will Miriovsky provided the pop at the plate...

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