The north end of the Highway 25 detour and closure between Buffalo and Monticello shifted as the new roundabout opened at County Road 37, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reports. The change took effect Tuesday, June 2.The Highway 25...

Highway 25 detour changes between Buffalo to Monticello
The north end of the Highway 25 detour and closure between Buffalo and Monticello shifted as the new roundabout opened at County Road 37, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reports. The change took effect Tuesday, June 2.The Highway 25...

Traffic was flowing east/west at a steady clip last Tuesday morning as the roundabout opened at County Rd. 37 and Hwy. 25. Updates on Hwy. 25 construction are included in the story and above graphic. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)

County 37/Hwy. 25 roundabout opened June 2
Traffic was flowing east/west at a steady clip last Tuesday morning as the roundabout opened at County Rd. 37 and Hwy. 25. Updates on Hwy. 25 construction are included in the story and above graphic. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)

Excitement was in full swing as Wright County Civil Air Patrol cadets, ages 12 to 17, experienced the thrill of aviation firsthand during their initial orientation flights alongside certified Civil Air Patrol pilots. The event marked a major...

Wright County Civil Air Patrol Cadets take to the skies
Excitement was in full swing as Wright County Civil Air Patrol cadets, ages 12 to 17, experienced the thrill of aviation firsthand during their initial orientation flights alongside certified Civil Air Patrol pilots. The event marked a major...

Buffalo rallies late for 13-11 win over Wayzata; Lake Conference teams reach final four in Section 6-4A “The inning.”The Buffalo baseball team came six outs away from being sent down to the loser’s bracket, but before the first out was recorded...

Big inning jolts Bison
Buffalo rallies late for 13-11 win over Wayzata; Lake Conference teams reach final four in Section 6-4A “The inning.”The Buffalo baseball team came six outs away from being sent down to the loser’s bracket, but before the first out was recorded...

Lamberts posts state’s fastest time in 300 hurdles; Kotish, 4x400 make cut A total of five female athletes in three events earned a spot in this year’s Class AAA state meet for the Buffalo girls’ track and field team.Fresh off her Lake...

Bison qualify five for state
Lamberts posts state’s fastest time in 300 hurdles; Kotish, 4x400 make cut A total of five female athletes in three events earned a spot in this year’s Class AAA state meet for the Buffalo girls’ track and field team.Fresh off her Lake...

Bison shoot 317 to place seventh in Section 8AAA For the second time in three seasons, senior Russell Ylitalo will represent Buffalo in next week’s Class AAA boys’ golf state meet on the dates of Tuesday-Wednesday, June 9-10, at Bunker Hills in...

Ylitalo’s three under qualifies for state
Bison shoot 317 to place seventh in Section 8AAA For the second time in three seasons, senior Russell Ylitalo will represent Buffalo in next week’s Class AAA boys’ golf state meet on the dates of Tuesday-Wednesday, June 9-10, at Bunker Hills in...

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Wright County dental clinic passes hurdle in State Legislature

The proposed inclusion of a dental clinic in the new Wright County Government got a big boost Tuesday when a bill introduced at the Minnesota State Legislature (House File 3644) got a hearing before...

County adds link to latest COVID-19 info to their website

With concerns growing about the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Wright County Public Health has established a link the county’s website home page. The link is on the left side of the main page...

When the sun shines, Minnesota plunges! Arctic plunge season is in full swing across the state, and Buffalo had its chance on Saturday, March 7, with the 2020 Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics. Around 275 plungers jumped into the frigid waters of Buffalo Lake, including Sheriff Sean Deringer (left) and Deputy Matt Treichler (right). (Photos by Miriam Orr)

Taking the Plunge

Skies were clear, and the waters of Buffalo Lake were (not so) warm on Saturday, March 7, as locals gathered at Buffalo Lake for the 2020 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Returning for its fourth...

Junior guard Antonio Bluiett (left) and senior forward Trevor Johnson (right) celebrate Buffalo’s 86-71 Section 8-4A semifinal victory over Moorhead last Saturday at St. Cloud Tech. (Photo by Rob LaPlante)

A Spudtacular victory

With 1:28 remaining in last Saturday’s Section 8-4A semifinal boys basketball game, the chant “mashed potatoes” came reigning down from the Buffalo High School student section. The good-natured chant...

Delano teammates Jesse Peterson (left) and Gunnar Paulson (right) celebrate Peterson’s opening goal in a 5-2 loss to Mahtomedi in the Class A state quarterfinal game on Wednesday, March 4, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. (Photo by Brianna Burnham)

History repeats itself for Delano

The Delano boys’ hockey team has yet to win a game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, yet, put them at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, and the Tigers remain perfect. A 5-2 defeat to eventual...

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Wright County Area Fishing & Hunting Report for 3/13/20

Sunfish and Crappies on Maple Lake, Rock Lake, Granite Lake, Big Swan, Lake Sylvia, Clearwater, Limestone, Indian, Sugar & Lake Marie. Catching them on wax worms, minnows & euro larvae....

This week, we have more recipes with St. Patrick’s Day in mind. We have a little of everything to share, from breakfast to dessert. Hope you find them tasty!

Be sure to check out our March Click It To Win It contest on our website at www.thedrummer.com, for a chance to win $100. We are asking you to share your Favorite Easter Meal Recipe. If you have a...

Wright County Responsibility

(Caution, watch for political insensitivity) Fair warning, this column is not for the politically sensitive. It’s unfortunate that there is so much I’d like to discuss this week in my column, and...

Wright County Area Fishing & Hunting Report for 3/6/20

Sunfish and Crappies on Maple Lake, Rock Lake, Granite Lake, Big Swan, Lake Sylvia, Clearwater, Limestone, Indian, Sugar & Lake Marie. Catching them on wax worms, minnows & euro larvae....

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