The Drummer

A little snow, beautifully-colored light sculptures, and characters including an ice princess, a giant snowman, and The Grinch, were all part of last Saturday’s opening night of the Ice Palace in Delano Central Park. In this photo, one of the fire dancers blew a large flame to the awe of the...
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Wright Board of Commissioners, the board began its first meeting of the year with a pair of required duties – swearing in the county commissioners who were elected in November and the selection of the board chair for 2025. Commissioner Darek Vetsch (District 2) was sworn...
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, January 7, for its first meeting of the year. Greg Zgutowicz took the oath of office and was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Hanover. Zgutowicz will serve a four-year term through 2028. Gretchen Barrett and John Ganfield also took oaths and were...
Monticello’s nuclear power plant will continue to provide the region with energy while helping to support the local economy over the next two decades.  Xcel Energy received federal approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR) on Dec. 30, to extend the operation of its carbon-free...
Stop by the Buffalo Band’s 10th Annual Mattress Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Buffalo High School, 877 Bison Blvd.  Every purchase benefits the band. There are big savings to be had on a variety of mattresses and items including pillows, sheets, and protectors. The...
The Waverly Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, January 19, at the Waverly KC Hall (301 5th St. N, Waverly), from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The menu includes: pancakes (regular and blueberry), French toast, sausage, eggs, coffee, milk, and juice. Takeout will be available....
The 7th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake. This is a free event, and free kites will be provided for children while supplies last. There will be dog sled rides, ice games,...
Celebrate a winter tradition at the 50th annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 8. Minnesota’s largest ice fishing derby makes its return after a two-year hiatus due to warm weather and inconsistent ice. Whether you’re an avid angler or looking for family-friendly fun, this event has...
Students of martial arts will tell you that the discipline teaches a variety of skills, but perhaps most importantly, it builds confidence and provides a belief in self that can only be achieved through dedication, hard work, and focused intent.   Peter Karels, a 12-year-old karate student from...
Buffalo wins program’s first Section True Team title; Evenson continues record-breaking season   The diving records keep falling, and the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team keeps rising. A week after breaking Buffalo’s 11-dive school record, along with the six-dive school and pool records, Mason Evenson...

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A little snow, beautifully-colored light sculptures, and characters including an ice princess, a giant snowman, and The Grinch, were all part of last Saturday’s opening night of the Ice Palace in...
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Wright Board of Commissioners, the board began its first meeting of the year with a pair of required duties – swearing in the county commissioners who were elected in...
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, January 7, for its first meeting of the year. Greg Zgutowicz took the oath of office and was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Hanover. Zgutowicz will...
Monticello’s nuclear power plant will continue to provide the region with energy while helping to support the local economy over the next two decades.  Xcel Energy received federal approval from the...
Stop by the Buffalo Band’s 10th Annual Mattress Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Buffalo High School, 877 Bison Blvd.  Every purchase benefits the band. There are big...
The Waverly Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, January 19, at the Waverly KC Hall (301 5th St. N, Waverly), from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The menu includes: pancakes (regular...
The 7th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake. This is a free event, and free...
Celebrate a winter tradition at the 50th annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 8. Minnesota’s largest ice fishing derby makes its return after a two-year hiatus due to warm weather...
Students of martial arts will tell you that the discipline teaches a variety of skills, but perhaps most importantly, it builds confidence and provides a belief in self that can only be achieved...
Buffalo wins program’s first Section True Team title; Evenson continues record-breaking season   The diving records keep falling, and the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team keeps rising. A week after...

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