The Drummer
Senior captain’s move from center to defense adds much-needed spark
There is no “I” in the word team. There’s also no “I” in the name of Brandon Rodenwald – captain of this year’s Buffalo boys’ hockey team.
After registering 28 goals over the first three games of the season, the Bison’s offense...
Kohler brings all-around skill, energy, fun to gym
Bison defeat Wayzata, third at invite
Izzy Kohler is one of three senior captains on this year’s Buffalo gymnastics team.
Not only does she lead by her skills on the performance floor, but her infectious smile and energetic attitude rub off on...
Record setting-year sees Pence, Hirman land All-Lake spots
Maple Grove’s dominance as one of the state’s top dance programs from the Northwest Suburban Conference resulted in the program’s first conference championship as a member of the Lake.
The Crimson earned this year’s overall conference...
Alexandria wins 8AA True Team
Twice, in less than 24 hours the Bison boys’ swim/dive team outscored their No. 1 rivals from St. Michael-Albertville.
The first score resulted in a 98-83 victory in last Friday’s conference dual meet at STMA Middle School West Pool.
Co-Head Coach John Crosland...
John Dvorak, 93
Dvorak, John L., age 93, of Buffalo, MN, passed away on December 24, 2025, at Salterra of Hanover Nursing Home in Hanover, MN.
John was born the son of Rudolph and Blanche Dvorak on August 29, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN.
Throughout his career, John dedicated himself to the...
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from constantly bracing for bad news. Many Minnesotans are feeling this fatigue as the national spotlight has shined bright on our state and political tension seems to seep into every corner of daily life.
Minnesota has long prided itself on...
Birthdays
Gary Johnson - 90th Birthday
Gary Johnson, of Buffalo, will be celebrating his 90th Birthday on Friday, January 23.
Congratulations! Love, your family. (P22, D25)
Graduations
Mount Mercy Univ., Cedar Rapids, IA
The following student graduated following the fall 2025...
Many families look forward to Olympic programing, and this year is no exception!
The 2026 Olympics will take place Feb 6-22 in Italy.
The Winter Olympics include hockey, ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, and all sorts of winter activities.
If you plan to include some fun and easy-to-share menu...
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The Wright County Fair, located in Howard Lake, will begin on Wednesday, July 24, and end on Sunday, July 28. Admission for adults 18 and up is $5, kids’ admission is free for those under 18, and...
The Buffalo City Council resumed its regular scheduled bi-monthly meetings on Monday, July 15. Newly-crowned ambassadors, Miss Buffalo Carley Kill and Buffalo Princess Gwyn Swanson, were on hand to...
The body of a 41-year-old man from Elk River identified as Cody Pope, who went missing while swimming with his children in the Mississippi River, was recovered on the morning of Sunday, July 14....
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, July 8. Council members discussed and reviewed the 2025 Preliminary Expense Budget, which is due to Wright County by September 30. Budget increases included...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, July 18. Performances are held each Thursday through August 29, in Sturges Park at the Bandshell and begin at 7:00 p.m.
Little Chicago, a horn band,...
Buffalo Community Theater’s summer show is “My Fair Lady.” Evening performances are scheduled for July 19, 20, 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m., at BHS PAC: Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center (877...
Thunder for a Cause will host a benefit for Sandy Greninger on Saturday, July 20, at the Liberty Restaurant in St. Michael. A motorcycle ride will leave at 10:30 a.m. and return to the Liberty...
Free food distribution events will be held at Grace Place (371 Center Avenue South, Montrose) on July 19 and 26, from 1:30 p.m. until supplies last.
Food Distribution is brought to you by Grace...
Last week, area youth had the opportunity to partake in a week-long camp dedicated to teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) core concepts and principles. Camp Invention took...
Buffalo middle schoolers qualify for Junior World Championship Bass Fishing Tournament
If you Google search the name Bassinator Anglers Tournament Series (BATS), there’s a good chance you will reel...
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