The Drummer
Cich scoring big points; Bison defeat Hopkins, defend SLP Panther Invite title
Extended time away from school and competitive events for the holidays are a welcoming pause in the season for junior Cam Cich, one of seven seniors on this year’s Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team.
“Personally, I like the...
Struggling offense comes alive; Eggers’ buzzer-beater lifts Buffalo over Rogers
One game after suffering one of their worst offensive showings of the season the Buffalo girls’ basketball team bounced back with their highest scoring effort of the year in an 87-85 road win Monday, Jan. 5, at Rogers...
Contributions from many lead to 9-0 start
After an explosive varsity debut, Bison junior guard Eli Hegle is picking up where he left off for the Buffalo boys’ basketball team.
Hegle scored 34 and 27 points in back-to-back wins to open the season against Cambridge-Isanti and Monticello. A knee...
Joseph Buschel, 48
Joseph “Joe” Louis Buschel, age 48, of Buffalo, MN, formerly of Big Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025.
He was born on February 12, 1977, in Buffalo to Steven and Mary (Holthaus) Buschel. Joe later moved to Dassel where he graduated from Dassel-Cokato High...
Whenever the holiday season comes to an end, like it recently did, I feel a bit bleak. The end of the holidays signal the beginning of winter in my mind. Winter officially kicked off on Dec. 21, but who’s counting a few days here and there. With the kids back in school, the holidays are but a...
Graduations
Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln
The following student graduated following the fall 2025 semester.
Otsego - Levi James Fox, BS, Business Administration.
Academic Honors
McPherson College, KS
(3.55-4.0)
The following student was named to the Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester...
This week, we will feature comfort food... Casseroles!
Nothing says “Minnesota Winter” better than a warm, homecooked casserole.
Enjoy!
Amish Breakfast Casserole
Prep: 15 min.
Cook: 35 min.
Servings: 12
1 lb. sliced bacon, diced
1 med. sweet onion, chopped
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 C...
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Three area teams bounced in finals
After suffering a 6-5 loss to No. 2 seed Southwest Christian in the quarterfinals of the Section 5AA baseball tournament, the No. 3 seeded Rockford Rockets...
Buffalo starts fast, fizzles down stretch
For the opening 16 minutes of last Thursday’s Section 8 championship game at Elk River, the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team had the two-time defending...
This week we are preparing some tasty options for your Father’s Day Celebrations!
To all the fathers, dads, grandpas, and father figures - Happy Father’s Day!
Breakfast Lasagna
Prep Time: 15 min...
The Buffalo Days 77th annual celebration will take place from Sunday, June 9, through Sunday, June 16.
There are a variety of festivities, activities, and happenings going on throughout the entire...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will perform their annual “Concert in the Park” at 7:00 p.m. this Sunday, June 9, at the Sturges Park Bandshell. The concert, which offers free admission, will once...
The BHM school board met on Tuesday, May 28. The board discussed project plans and the bidding process to resurface playgrounds at four district elementary schools. Hanover Elementary, Tatanka...
On Sunday, June 2, at approximately 1:11 p.m., Wright County Deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning. Evidence and statements from witnesses on scene stated a mother and two juveniles...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, June 3. Discussions revolved around issuing revenue bond sales to fund the completion of electrical infrastructure projects, developing a study of Highway 55...
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