The Drummer

Buffalo Community Theatre is kicking off its ’23-’24 season with this stage musical adaptation of the poignant and funny motion picture, which captures the lovably, crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to...
These two toms were out for a morning stroll on a rural country road near Maple Lake last Friday. The photographer got the distinct impression that he was trespassing on their space, as they gobbled their way along! (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
The Wright County Board of Commissioners kept their Tuesday, Oct. 17, meeting short and sweet.   Commissioners tackled a full agenda at a brisk pace with few items requiring lengthy discussion. One of the topics that inspired longer conversation was a review of the fees for service schedule.   Last...
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District Anita Underberg presented the district enrollment and class sizes as of October 1, during the BHM School Board meeting on Monday, October 23.  The total number of students enrolled at BHM Schools grades K-12...
The Wright County Journal Press and The Drummer will be sponsoring the 2023 “Trick-or-Treat Merchants Event” again this year. It will take place on Saturday, October 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at participating Buffalo businesses.  This safe, daytime event has become a staple for the community in...
The Wright County Journal Press and The Drummer will be sponsoring the 2023 “Trick-or-Treat Merchants Event” again this year. It will take place on Saturday, October 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at participating Buffalo businesses.  This safe, daytime event has become a staple for the community in...
According to a report from the Minnesota State Patrol, there was a fatal accident in St. Michael on Saturday, October 21, at 4:49 p.m. on Interstate Highway 94 (I-94). Two vehicles were involved in the accident.  The accident occurred when a freightliner semi-truck, driven by Khadar Hawadle, 37, of...
A Message from Wright County Elections:   Direct balloting for the School District 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose) bond referendum is taking place now through Nov. 6. Eligible voters may visit the Taxpayer Services counter at the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo) to...
The American Bikers for Awareness, Training and Education (ABATE) Lake Chapter helps educate and advocate for motorcycle safety locally. The Lake Chapter has members in Wright, Carver, and Hennepin Counties. “We are mainly motorcycle safety advocates. We want to make the sport safer and educate...
Prior Lake holds Bison to 25 rushing yards in 39-6 defeat; Buffalo opens playoffs at Woodbury    “A11IN” has been the motto used all season for the Buffalo football team. But after suffering its second consecutive lopsided loss in a 39-6 home defeat last Thursday against Prior Lake, Head Coach...

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Fishing Klinics for Kids will be at Kites on Ice on Buffalo Lake, Saturday February 11, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. They’ll offer tips and teach kids how to fish. They’ll also have $10 raffle tickets...
Join us for the 6th annual Meal Packaging event at St Francis Xavier School on Saturday, February 4. The activity is similar to Feed My Starving Children meal packaging but available locally. The...
10-year-old from Watkins getting his wish after three years   The Make-a-Wish Foundation hosted a Star Wars photo opportunity event at Lakeview Antiques and Collectables in Buffalo on Saturday,...
Bison shock No. 2 Wayzata, No. 7 Rogers; Hockey Day Minnesota memorable for senior forward   One day after the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team posted its first win in program history over Wayzata, the...
Krasnow brings facial hair, all-around skills to pool; Buffalo swims past state power Wayzata   Evan Krasnow has stood out in more ways than one as a member of the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team....
NWC makes it 14 straight wins over conference rivals   What makes a good rivalry? Some argue that one team has to beat the other. For others, it comes down to a history of intense regular season and...
Struggles continue for new-look squad   When recapping the past week for the Buffalo girls’ basketball team, Head Coach Barb Metcalf started by listing off a series of players. “We recently started...
Football season has been in full swing for several months, and will soon culminate in the game of all games in early February - the Super Bowl. Watching the action on the field is exciting, but game...

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