The feeling of giving a gift and watching the recipient smile broadly after peeling away the wrapping is part of what the makes holiday season such a special time of year. Matching presents to people is not always easy, but when shoppers pull it off, the smile on a loved one's face is quite the...
It's easy to overlook how integral small businesses are to local, national and even global economies. The Small Business Administration and the U.S Census Bureau indicate small businesses account for 99.7 percent of all American businesses, employing 56.8 million people. Similarly, according to...
Fall begins slightly after the midpoint of September. The arrival of fall may be met with joy that cooler temperatures and vividly colored leaves will soon be the norm. For others, the arrival of fall is met with some trepidation that shorter days will soon pave the way for less sunlight and the...
Large crowds enjoyed last Thursday’s Buffalo Strong Street Party of Hope in Downtown Buffalo. See more photos inside this week's issue of the Journal-Press. (Photo by Karie Bruder)
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon-Buffalo (BTYR) celebrated their 10-year anniversary at the 10th annual Military Appreciation Picnic and Concert in the Park this past August. They are so grateful to all the members and sponsors who helped with this year’s picnic and celebration!
The group recognized and...
During the Buffalo City Council meeting on Monday, September 18, council member George Fantauzza made a big announcement. “I think you know I have worked on the Twins ballpark and Braves ballpark as a senior architect. I got called up to work on the Toronto Bluejays ballpark starting now until next...
Montrose City Clerk/Treasurer Michael Sommereld shared information about the 2024 preliminary budget and levy with the Montrose City Council at their meeting on Monday, September 11. This matter was also discussed at their budget workshop meeting.
The estimated net tax capacity is 3.79 million, a...
On Friday, September 15, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Wright County Deputies were dispatched to a structure fire at Steeple View Farm and Equestrian Center 9685 County Rd. 13 SW in Franklin Twp. Deputies found the arena area of the farm fully engulfed in flames.
Deputies assisted employees with...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that Highway 25 (Pine Street) will close and detour south of the Mississippi River in Monticello for work at the Wright County Road 75/Broadway Street intersection the week of Monday, Sept. 25.
The closure will occur each overnight between 9:00 p.m...
As of Tuesday, September 19, Walgreens and CVS Pharmacies have COVID vaccines available to customers. Coborn’s, Cub Foods, and Walmart Pharmacies said the shots will be available soon.
Allina and Stellis Clinics are also not currently administering COVID vaccines, but expect they will be within...