The Drummer

Join us for an exciting open house event at the Wright County Sheriff’s Office! Discover the inner workings of our community’s safety and law enforcement efforts on Friday, June 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 3810 Braddock Ave.NE, Buffalo.  Witness thrilling K9 demonstrations, get insights...
The City of Monticello will host Heritage Day on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at West Bridge Park. The family-friendly event will feature a full day of activities designed to honor Monticello’s past while celebrating its future. Guests can start the day with a pancake breakfast,...
For four generations, the Youngren family has farmed their land outside of Waverly, contributing to the agriculture industry and their community.  On Tuesday, June 2, at the Wright County Board meeting, they were recognized for their efforts as the Wright County Farm Family of the Year.  Every year...
Athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans from across the country will gather in Minnesota this June as the state hosts the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, one of the largest sporting events in the nation. The weeklong event will celebrate inclusion, determination, and athletic achievement while...
Bison dominate section playoffs; Buffalo opens state quarterfinals with 11-9 win over Lakeville South     No team – not even Elk River/Zimmerman, was denying the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team’s quest for the program’s first-ever section championship. The No. 1 seeded Bison had seen their hopes...
Lamberts caps off big senior season with 300 hurdles title     Senior Rose Lamberts came into this season already holding the Buffalo track and field team’s female school record for the 300-meter hurdles.   Lamberts set the school record as a first-year hurdler in a time of 44.50 during her junior...
Lenton’s big season ends with state championship mile run    Senior Tristan Lenton’s reaction after crossing the finish line during last Saturday’s one-mile finals race in the Class AAA state meet at St. Michael-Albertville High School was priceless. With a time of 4:12.33, Lenton not only set...
Former state champ makes appearance to see state victory    It had been 18 years since the last singles victory came from a Buffalo boys’ tennis player in the Class AA state tournament. Junior Will Schmidt became the first player to qualify for the singles tourney since Michael Sicora’s state title...

Pages

The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School board met on Monday, August 25, for its final meeting of the summer as school opens for students on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Superintendent Dr. Scott Thielman shared that...
The final performance for this season of Concerts in the Park will be Thursday, August 28, at the bandshell in Sturges Park. Taking the stage at 7:00 p.m. will be Holy Rocka Rollaz, performing 50’s...
Fare for All, a local program to make fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo (...
Excitement is building for this year’s Buffalo Strong Street Party of Hope! This event has been part of the community for over 15 years and is a time to come together in support of each other, our...
As the new school year approaches, families across Wright County are preparing for the flurry of back-to-school shopping—but for many, the cost of basic school supplies can be a heavy burden. School...
Buffalo makes switch back to Class 5A; Army commit ready to make impact    In two seasons playing Class 6A football, Buffalo posted a 10-8 overall record. The Bison went 10-0 and earned back-to-back...
Fast starts lead Bison to season-opening blowout wins over Rocori, Moorhead    Last year’s 11-4-4 record for the Buffalo boys’ soccer team could have been even better if not for some slow starts....
Buffalo, Marzean blank Spuds, Jacks    The longest road trip of the season – mileage-wise for the Buffalo girls’ soccer team resulted in a pair of shutout victories. Sophie Alderman scored the game’s...
Macheel leads girls    With a young and inexperienced squad, the Buffalo boys’ cross country team elected to focus on the junior varsity race to open the 2025 season last Friday in the Kevin Moorhead...

Pages

Special Sections

 
 

The Drummer and The Wright County Journal Press

PO Box 159
108 Central Ave.
Buffalo MN 55313

www.thedrummer.com

Sign Up For Breaking News

Stay informed on our latest news!

Manage my subscriptions

Subscribe to Breaking News feed