The Drummer

When the District 876 levy failed this past November, Annandale school officials were left with a $1.5 million-dollar operating deficit. Without the necessary funds, the district was faced with difficult budget cuts at all levels, elementary, middle grades, and high school. Staffing, along with...
DuBois, Field qualify for state on floor exercise, uneven bars; Bison place third at sections   The look on the faces of Buffalo gymnasts Lydia Field and Macy DuBois were filled with two different emotions at the conclusion of last Saturday’s Section 5AA gymnastics tournament at Champlin Park High...
Seniors contribute 41 points on senior night home victory   Unlike a year ago, the schedule throughout the months of January and February for the Buffalo girls’ basketball team has been forgiving. With only one game scheduled this season against five of the six other Lake Conference opponents, the...
Quarterfinal exit comes against section champion   There were no upsets in the opening round of Wednesday’s Section 8AAA wrestling team tournament on Feb. 12, but the closest battle of the four matchups resulted in a 42-23 home victory by No. 2 seed Bemidji over No. 7 Buffalo. Results of the other...
Mary Cusey, 97 Mary Dorothy Cusey, 97, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2025. Mary was born on October 2, 1927, in Webster, South Dakota, to parents, Theodore and Anna (Veritzan) Nelson. She was the third of eight siblings and preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Being a...
“The price of eggs” is a phrase we see and hear in today’s media quite frequently. Bird flu, inflation, finger pointing by our esteemed politicians, whatever the source, the price of eggs has become a daily topic of conversation.  I don’t believe there is any single person or group at fault;...
Anniversaries   55th Anniversary     Mr. and Mrs. Maurice and Nila (Weege) Ellis, of Buffalo, celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on February 7, 2025. They were married on February 7, 1970, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo.  An Open House celebration is planned for this summer.  Happy...
Sourdough Starter is being talked about everywhere these days! Some recipes we have tried recently surprised us by starting with a Sourdough Starter! There are many cookbooks and on-line resources - give it a try! Sourdough Starter   Total Time: 7 days  Servings: 1 sourdough starter   Flour Whole...

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2022 EagleCam Season   CLICK TO WATCH THE EAGLES! https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/features/webcams/eaglecam/index.html   Arrival of second egg on Nongame Wildlife EagleCam Our eagle laid a second egg...
This week, we have a few recipes for your Mardi Gras celebration, or anytime you are craving New Orleans cuisine. Hope you enjoy. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our...
On Wednesday Feb. 9, a well-attended Buffalo Strong Day event was held at Buffalo High School. People of all ages from various places in Minnesota attended the mental wellness-focused event. Tables...
On Saturday, February 12, the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce hosted the 4th Annual Kites on Ice celebration. Temperatures were a bit chilly, and there was little wind, creating difficult conditions for...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will welcome guest musicians from the Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag for their upcoming concert on Saturday, February 26th.  The concert, Scandinavian Postcards, will...
For nearly two years, employees at Allina Health sites have dedicated themselves to caring for their communities during a prolonged pandemic. Time may tick on, but their commitment to care does not...
The Catholic Schools Raffle returns this winter to St. Francis Xavier School in Buffalo, giving you the opportunity to turn $5 into a brand-new car or $20,000 in cash while supporting your local...
The Buffalo community has the privilege of enjoying a concert by the St. Olaf Handbell Choir on Saturday, February 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Zion Lutheran Church sanctuary, 1200 South Hwy. 25, Buffalo....
BCT’s youth production will be performing “Junie B. Jones Jr.” at the Discovery Auditorium on 1st Ave. The musical will feature characters from the “Junie B. Jones” series by Barbara Park. Showtimes...
The Waverly Lions are hosting their 29th Annual all-you-can-eat Fish Fry on Friday, March 4th from 3:30-7:00 p.m. The fish fry will be held at the Waverly Village Hall. The fish dinner costs $14.00...

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