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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BHM holds Truth in Taxation hearing, certifies 2026 tax levy

The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board held the district’s annual Truth in Taxation meeting on Monday, December 8. Superintendent Dr. Scott Thielman reviewed Director of Finance Ryan Tangen’s...

Journal-Press raising subscription and newsstand pricing

Dear Journal-Press patrons: We recently received a notice from our printing facility that “due to government aluminum tariffs (50%) and paper increases, along with rising costs for energy, labor, and...

CPKC Holiday Train Mon., Dec. 15

This holiday seasons marks the 27th year of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern (CPKC) Holiday Train’s mission of spreading cheer while collecting food and raising money for food insecurity....

Buffalo Legion hosts breakfast with Santa Dec. 20

Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo American Legion (304 10th Ave. S) on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event features a full breakfast menu, free kid’s breakfast, free...

Public hearing on gravel pit set for Thurs., Dec. 18

A public hearing regarding a proposed gravel pit site will be held during the Wright County Planning Commission meeting on Dec. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Wright County Government Center (...

Buffalo Food Shelf works to reduce food insecurity

The effects of food insecurity are felt here in Wright County. The Buffalo Food Shelf plays a large role in reducing hunger at the local level. History and Operations The Buffalo Food Shelf...

Hegle ignites offense

Sophomore leads Buffalo past Cambridge-Isanti, Monticello; fast starts key to first two victories If there’s any doubt who the go-to player early on for the Buffalo boys’ basketball team is when it...

Big wins against smaller schools

Bison debut with two wins at home quadrangular; Babatz, Herbst win titles at Don Hall Invitational The Buffalo wrestling team competes in Class AAA, but the schedule to start this season is loaded...

Bison kick back nerves

Jazz team soars to new heights The nerves kicked in for Buffalo’s dancers – prior to and during last Thursday’s Lake Conference High Kick meet at Wayzata High School. While nervous energy can...

Bison defend Border Battle

Top finishes lead to home invite win One year after the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team won its home invite for the first time in program history, this year’s squad duplicated the feat with last...

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