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...

O–FOR–TROJANS
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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Buffalo American Legion held Honor Guard Banquet Saturday, October 3

Members of the Buffalo American Legion Honor Guard participated in an appreciation banquet on Saturday, October 3, to celebrate their service to the community. Sergeant-at-Arms Al Gulden shared that...

USDA offering emergency loans for farmers

Provided by Wright County www.wrightcountymn.gov The United States Department of Agriculture has issued a drought-related natural disaster designation for 12 Minnesota counties, including Wright...

Buffalo approves allocation of SAHA funds to aid in area housing insecurity

During its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 5, the Buffalo City Council approved a transitional housing agreement with Wright County Health & Human Services and the allocation of Statewide Affordable...

Commissioners talk numbers with state demographer

Minnesota State Demographer Susan Brower attended the Wright County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to talk about population trends, projections and changes, and how this type of...

Buffalo Mayor and City Council candidate profiles

The Journal-Press will be publishing weekly candidate profiles leading up to the November 3, general election. This week will feature Buffalo Mayor and City Council candidates. Mayor Steve Downer is...

Buffalo Police Department open house Sat., Oct. 10

The Buffalo Police Department will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., located at 215 1st Ave. NE in Buffalo. The community is invited to stop by, meet the Chief...

Buffalo Municipal Utilities open house Thursday, Oct. 15

Buffalo Municipal Utilities will host a customer appreciation open house Thursday, Oct. 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Utility Campus, 503 Lake Blvd. NW in Buffalo. The free community event...

From Heartbreak to Hope

Award-winning author Johanna Vendel transforms personal tragedy into a global mission, bringing authors together for the Prestigious International Hope Book Awards (PIHBA) and its October 2026 Author...

Magic roll past crippled Bison

Injuries, miscues lead to 41-0 shutout defeat; three pivotal section/district games remain Two rival football teams trending in opposite directions clashed last Friday at Bison Field West. The...

Buffalo eliminated at Alex

Senior-heavy lineup struggled for wins; individual tourney begins October 16 The regular season concluded last week with the Buffalo girls’ tennis team coming up empty against conference opponents...

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