The Drummer
A very brief recap of the past and an equally brief rundown of goals for the future is how Chairperson Christine Husom opened a fittingly brief meeting of the Wright County Commissioners on Tuesday morning.
Reminding fellow commissioners that the last time she led the board, she shared her goals...
At the opening of the Buffalo City Council meeting on Monday, February 3, Mayor Teri Lachermeier declared the week of February 7 – 14 as “A Week for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.”
Joining in the proclamation were James and Elise O’Neill and their daughter Avery. James O’Neill told...
A fresh snow had fallen upon Minnesota, leaving a blanket of white, which glistened beneath a high-noon sun. However beautiful, the fresh end-of-January snow had left drivers, and freeways, in little more than a mess as the day progressed.
Regardless of the weather, Paul Hoiland was optimistic...
The earth is blanketed in a fine veil of sparkling snow, mounded high at the end of The Stables at Greenfield Farm’s driveway, nearly covering the fence. The rolling acres are beautiful; trees complete with glittering hoarfrost.
Stepping into the office, Vicki and her husband, Mark, greet you with...
The importance of last Saturday’s basketball game between visiting Annandale and Buffalo was much more than just a win.
Led by senior Brandon Maatz, the Bison came away with a 61-50 home victory in front of a packed gymnasium gathered for the 20th and final Pat Sonju Memorial Basketball Game.
Maatz...
Two weeks after winning the conference title in both high kick and jazz, the Wayzata Dance Team placed first in both categories in last Saturday’s Section 2-3A championships at Edina High School.
The Trojans, the defending state champions in high kick and jazz, scored 733 out of 800 points in...
Judging by expressions, one would never tell who won last Friday’s girls basketball game between Buffalo and No. 2 ranked Wayzata.
While Trojan players and coaches looked less than satisfied going through the post-game handshake line, Bison players were sharing a few hugs and smiles.
The final...
A regular-season record of 10-13-2 is hardly eye popping.
However, when you play a top-20 ranked team on a weekly basis like the Buffalo girls’ hockey team did, a 10-win season doesn’t look all that bad.
Among the 10 wins was a key 2-1 road victory last Thursday at No. 19 ranked Rogers.
Bison goals...
Loretta Bengtson, 91
Loretta Jean Bengtson, age 91, of Annandale, and formerly of Buffalo, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born May 25, 1928 in Marysville Township, the daughter of Mike and Della (Jones) Meehan.
Jean was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Waverly. She enjoyed...
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Catching Walleyes on Buffalo Lake, Clearwater, Pleasant & Cokato 18 to 26 feet of water. Panfish - Crappies and Sunfish on Buffalo Lake, Rock Lake, Little Maple Lake, Granite Lake, Pleasant, John...
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
Vegetable oil
1 T. kosher salt plus 1-1/2 tsp.
3/4 pound linguine
3 T. unsalted butter
2-1/2 T. good olive oil
1-1/2 T. minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 lb. large shrimp (...
I was recently honored to give a presentation to the Benedictine community in St. Joseph. A friend and I prepared a worship service made up of the writings and compositions we had completed in a...
First off, I’ll apologize that this column is long – however, such an issue invokes the need to write, and write well, on a matter that so desperately needs to be addressed.
Technically, I’m...
Kites on Ice is approaching on Feb. 8
If you missed it last year– be sure to dress warm and plan to see it this year! If you saw it last year, be sure to come and see what’s new this time around at...
The Maple Lake Fishing Derby is back for its 45th annual run! This year, the Derby will be Saturday, February 1, beginning at 10 a.m.
Kid-friendly events will be present on the ice! At 10 a.m. is...
At a previous meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners agreed to double the county’s financial contribution to the Wright County Economic Development Partnership (EDP). At their most recent...
After interviewing four applicants, the Montrose City Council on Monday, January 27, appointed Nicole Andreoff to the council seat recently vacated by Ben Kuehl, who moved out of the city.
The...
Many of us deliberately seek out hobbies that will occupy our time, hoping that we enjoy them enough to keep at them. However, most times, hobbies are a passing interest, often pushed to the back...
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