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It’s that time of year again – the time of turkey, smiles, and thankful celebrations! Due to the observance of Thanksgiving on November 24, the Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer will be closed. The Journal-Press print schedule is moved up to Nov. 22. Due to the schedule change, we are...
The Waverly Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, November 20, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Waverly K.C. Hall at 301 5th Street N., Waverly. Pancakes (regular and blueberry), French toast, sausage, eggs coffee, milk, and juice will be served. Takeout is available....
The annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be making local stops in Annandale, Buffalo, and Loretto on Wednesday, December 14. The first stop will be made in Loretto at Hennepin County Road 19 and Medina Street N railway crossing at 4:15 p.m. The holiday festivities will go from 4:30 to 5:00 p....
Have you ever heard the term “couch-hopping?” This is done by students that do not have a home they are comfortable or welcome in. They may not have a home at all. United Faith Community, United Church of Christ, of Buffalo, continues its’ work of gathering donations for the 5th annual “Student...
Local author Christine Husom is retiring from her position as District 1 Commissioner this December after ten years of public service. Husom has been an integral part of the Wright County community for years, working with all sorts of different governmental departments to make the Wright County...
Shroyer, Crosland qualify for state with record-setting swims; Bison place fourth at sections In 2020, it was Moorhead edging Buffalo by a half point to win the Spuds’ first-ever Section 8AA girls’ swim/dive championship. In 2021, it was the Bison’s turn to stand for the first time at the top of...
Corbin scores first goal in 2-1 loss at Brainerd; Huskies shutout Bison 5-0 The debut for this year’s Buffalo girls’ hockey team had a bit of everything you may expect from a team with over half its roster filled with first-year players. The Bison dropped a 2-1 road contest in last Thursday’s...
Experience returns to dance floor with 10 seniors, five captains leading way Unlike past Buffalo Dance Teams, the 2022-23 squad will have plenty of experience – 10 seniors, three coaches and five captains to be exact. In contrast, the last two seasons have had three seniors in total – two in 2021...
Annandale finished this year’s Class AA state volleyball tournament exactly where they were seeded coming in – third.  After trailing No. 5 seeded Concordia Academy 2-0 in last Saturday’s Third Place matchup at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, the Cardinals rallied for a 22-25, 22-25, 25-14, 25-23,...

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Buffalo running back Riley Habisch (23) rushed for 156 yards on 20 carries and scored two touchdowns in a wild 80-70 home loss to Elk River last Friday. The 150 combined points set a new state record...
Members of the community were invited to dress up in symbolic colors, such as pink for breast cancer, for the event.  Vendors provided a variety of goods and services on September 13, as downtown Buffalo hosted the rebranded “Street Party of Hope,” formerlly “Pink Street Party.” See more photos inside this week’s edition. (Photo by Arynn Maznio)
On Thursday, September 13, the streets of downtown Buffalo were alive with the sounds of laughter and music, as members of the community came together to offer support and encouragement for those...
The Hanover City Council on Tuesday, September 18, gave preliminary approval to a six percent or $102,202 increase in the certified levy for 2019. However, the tax rate of 44.7 percent is less than...
Buffalo City Council met on Monday, September 17 at 7 p.m.  As the end of the year looms closer, planning is underway to address upcoming city financing and levies.  Administrator Merton Auger...
On Tuesday, September 18, Wright County Commissioners heard from Greg Pickard, Veterans Service Officer, regarding the coming grant season for County services. “Service tripled this year from 2017,”...
Buffalo Community Theater is excited to announce the cast of their fall musical comedy: Stephen Sondheim’s “Company.” This talented group of performers from Buffalo and other nearby communities...
Don’t miss out on the 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser for Love INC-Big Woods! It will be held on Sunday, October 7, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo.  The keynote speaker will be...
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has placed Wright County under an emergency quarantine, which went into effect Thursday, September 13, after emerald ash borer (EAB) was found along the...
Delrose Ahlm, 90 Delrose Bertha Ahlm, 90, of Buffalo, passed away September 3. She was born April 25, 1928 in St. Michael, to William and Mary (Otten) Weber. Delrose was raised in Buffalo, and...
In recognition of the 17th anniversary of 9/11, students and faculty at Tatanka Elementary STEM School in Buffalo had a brief gathering outside the school with members of the Buffalo Police...

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