The Albion Ridges parking lot was full on Saturday, Dec. 23, as these friends, along with many others, enjoyed some last minute time on the links. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Last winter, the Wright County Highway Department’s snowplow crews were pushed to the edge. Between the first snow in late-October and the last snow in early April, there were 84 snow/ice events that had plows on the roads. It required 118,436 gallons of liquid de-icer, 119,437 miles of roads...
Wright County commissioners met for their final regular county board meeting of the year, Tuesday, Dec. 19, where they approved on a 4-1 vote, the budget for 2024.
This action was the final step in the 2024 budget cycle. According to County Administrator Lee Kelly, Minnesota counties have until...
Head Librarian at the Great River Regional Library in Buffalo, Katie Tisdale, gave their annual report at the Buffalo City Council meeting on Monday, December 18. She presented a variety of information including resources provided by the library. Resources include research databases, early learning...
The National Audubon Society invites you to join in the longest-running community science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Monday, January 1, 2024, birders and residents in Northern Wright County will take part in this tradition, many rising before dawn to participate.
This...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer office will be closed on Monday, January 1, and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, and return to normal hours of operation.
Have a Happy New Year!
Douglas Drive Christmas Eve luminaries in Buffalo were postponed this year because of rain.
The 25+ year tradition will light up on New Year’s Eve instead, so drive out to Douglas Drive and enjoy the beautiful display.
In the City of Buffalo, Christmas tree disposal will be from January 9 through 11. Residents can expect disposal on their regularly scheduled trash day. All trees must be placed by your trash receptacle and be out by 6:00 a.m. on your regular trash day. Trees will not be picked up if they are in...
Our department is preparing a new experience for its online reservation and registrations. The software went down on Thursday, December 21, to prepare for the launch of the new site on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Visit https://www.co.wright.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4176 for more information, which includes...