The Drummer
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office took another step forward in the process of implementing Body-Worn Cameras last week.
A short county board meeting on Tuesday, April 1, ended with a similarly brief public hearing to allow input and comment on the Sheriff’s Office draft Body-Worn Camera policy....
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, April 1. Mayor Greg Zgutowicz opened the meeting to a packed city hall. Lieutenant Jeff Kirchoff from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) provided updates related to citizen concerns regarding a property on the Hennepin County side of Hanover....
A headline on the front page of last week’s Journal-Press incorrectly stated that the benefit for Amber Schwindel (Maas) on Saturday, April 12, would be held in Montrose. The correct location of the benefit is in WAVERLY (406 Atlantic Ave., Waverly).
Amber is currently facing a difficult battle...
MidCountry Bank in Buffalo (305 10th Ave. S.) will be hosting a free document shredding day on Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or until the truck is full. Bring any unwanted documents containing personal information and help protect yourself from identity theft. This event accepts...
The Buffalo Community Theater will be performing “The Dining Room” at the Discovery Elementary School Auditorium in Buffalo on April 11 and 12, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m. This will be the final weekend of performances.
Tickets are available at bctmn.org or at the door....
On Friday, April 4, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Wright County Deputies initiated a traffic stop near Hwy. 25 and School Blvd. in the city of Monticello.
The driver of the vehicle fled from Deputies and a short pursuit was initiated. The vehicle continued to flee from deputies onto Interstate 94...
The wRight Ringers Community Handbell Ensemble, based in Buffalo, is a distinguished musical group dedicated to the art of handbell ringing. For the past thirty years, members have captivated audiences with their harmonious performances and have become an integral part of the local arts scene...
Familiar names return to lineup; Matthews becomes team’s fourth head coach over four years
The past four seasons, the last name Ylitalo has made its way towards the top of the scoresheet for the Buffalo boys’ golf team.
Four years ago, Arthur Ylitalo, a sophomore at the time, shot a 7-under par...
Enrollment dip moves Bison football out of Class 6A; MSHSL places five other BHS sports out of Section 8
The upcoming section placements for the upcoming 2025-26, 2026-27 school years were approved during the MSHSL Board of Directors meeting held Thursday, April 3.
The biggest change for Buffalo...
Bison search for more consistency
It was a tale of two seasons last year for the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team.
Under first year Head Coach Noah Vander Kooi, the Bison won five of their first seven games, which included wins over Monticello, Eden Prairie, Mound-Westonka, Champlin Park, and Hopkins/...
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The 9th annual Polar Plunge was held on Buffalo Lake at Sturges Park on Saturday, March 8. This year saw a traditional plunge where brave participants jumped from a platform on the ice into the...
The Wright County Highway Department will have several road construction projects in 2025. The map outlines the different projects.
NOTE: This map doesn’t include state projects, such as the...
Wright County Commissioners took time at their regular meeting, Tuesday, March 4, to recognize employees that go above and beyond the call of duty. Every year, individuals and groups are nominated...
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, March 4. Council was slated to review resolutions regarding final plat review and development agreements for Oakview Ridge lots located north of Beebe Lake Rd...
The Buffalo Historical Society invites you to a special evening dedicated to preserving and celebrating our town’s rich history. Bring your old photographs and the stories that go with them to share...
The Wright County Track Railroad Club, an HO scale module railroad club, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21, at Discovery Center (214 1st Ave. NE) in Buffalo. Members bring their own modules...
The Central Minnesota area Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 26, at Monticello High School, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This job fair is intended to help prospective employers and employees...
Maple Lake Library invites artists in Maple Lake and the surrounding area to showcase their work for Making a Splash, the summertime Community Art Exhibition that will take place at the library, May...
Air temps hovering above 40 degrees may have felt nice to folks standing on the ice of Buffalo Lake at Sturges Park but did little to ease the chill of the hearty participants in the annual Polar...
Senior diver lands second on state podium; Bison’s 200 free relay breaks own school record
Mason Evenson has had numerous reasons to pump his fist in jubilation as a senior diver for this year’s...
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