The Drummer

A few generations ago, dining out was an experience reserved for special occasions. However, until recently, when restaurants were shuttered in the wake of the public health crisis prompted by the spread of COVID-19, many people were dining out multiple times a week. Hospitality solutions provider...
The ice has been out for more than a week and anglers were starting to pluck around for crappies. Success was limited even through the nice weather last week and fishing pressure has diminished since the cold weather arrived. With better weather expected to return this weekend, start looking to...
The lights at Bison Field West at Buffalo High School were turned on for 20 minutes and 20 seconds last Saturday night. Schools across the state are using the hashtag #BeTheLightMN on social media to honor the 2020 senior class, and to be a symbol of light for all students, teachers, and their...
One wouldn’t think a fish house would have too much traffic during a Minnesota spring thaw. But for Mill Creek Inn Owner John Radford, his fish house has seen an enormous amount of traffic. Like most restaurants and bars trying to operate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, owners have had to turn...
Following the lead of the Minnesota governor, the Board of Wright County Commissioners have voted to extend special COVID-19 orders to Monday, May 4. This is a two-week extension of orders that call for closing most of the public windows at the Wright County Government Center and allowing for...
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is raising funds through a Library Giving Day campaign. This one-day online fundraising event will be on Thursday, April 23, and will encourage patrons and library lovers to make a gift to their individual library system. GRRL staff are bringing innovative...
Kris Dirks had an idea. After learning that full-filtered masks were needed by local health care workers, Kris did some research and found that 1500 masks would benefit Stellis Clinic, Allina Clinic, and Buffalo Hospital. “I can do this!” said Kris, a Buffalo resident. And, as the past president of...
Steve Kiphuth (right) tends to Buffalo senior Trevor Johnson (left) during a home football game last fall. Kiphuth has served as Buffalo High School’s Head Athletic Trainer since December of 2014. (Photo by Rob LaPlante)
Steve Kiphuth knows a thing or two about sports injuries. As a former student-athlete at Buffalo High School, Kiphuth, better known by his nickname of “Kip,” was an ex-varsity baseball and football player during his four years attending BHS from 2004-2008. “I was in the athletic training room (ATR...
Ben Presler
On Friday, April 10, Ben Presler announced via Twitter that he has resigned as head coach of the Buffalo wrestling program. Presler took over for Jason Maurer at the start of the 2015-16 season. Maurer was the 2014-15 Section 6-3A Coach of the Year, but stepped down at the time due to health...
The stadium lights outside St. Michael-Albertville High School shine bright above the dome, where the STMA stadium complex sits.
The stadium lights outside St. Michael-Albertville High School shine bright above the dome, where the STMA stadium complex sits. The lights turned on Monday, April 13 night for 20 minutes and 20 seconds, as part of the state-wide efforts to try and bring a ray of hope to this year’s students and...

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