The Drummer

The Maple Lake annual Grande Day Parade was well attended on Saturday, March 11, despite the snowy weather. People from the area came to enjoy the cherished tradition of celebrating Irish heritage. Mayor Lynn Kissock wore a reverse-retro-edition green Minnesota Wild jersey with the name “The Mayor...
The Wright County Board gave a letter of support and use of their lobbyist to the Wright Technical Center to help in their pursuit of $9.5 million in State funds at its most recent meeting.  The Wright Technical Center in Buffalo is seeking $9.5 million as appropriated from the bond proceeds fund...
The Christus Chorus from Concordia University, St. Paul will be in concert on Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Sanctuary as part of their 2023 Annual Holy Week Tour.  The church is located at 302 2nd St. NE in Buffalo. Under the direction of Dr. David Mennicke, the 23...
On Tuesday, March 7, the Hanover City Council discussed the CSAH (County State Aid Highway) 19 project proposed by Wright County. They also received some feedback from residents during the citizen’s forum on the matter. Multiple citizens had concerns about the layout of the project, budget, payment...
Broadway in Buffalo Auditions will be held on Friday, March 17, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 18, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Buffalo High School Auditorium (877 Bison Blvd., Buffalo). To sign up for auditions visit: https://www.theaterforms.com/audition/notice/bct/...
Your local Menards home improvement store is serving as a drop site for a local food pantry through the month of March. We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a helping hand to the community! Menards offers a wide variety of non-perishable food items that can be...
The Rockford Star Lodge 62 is holding their 11th annual fundraiser for Riverworks Community Development. Donations received now through March 31 will be matched up to $1,000. All funds raised will be given to Riverworks. There are multiple ways to give. You can make a deposit at BankWest with...
In its 23rd year, the History of Tractors series has drawn upwards of 250 attendees from around the state and beyond. This year’s topic is OLIVER with speaker Luke Cain, Northland Oliver Collectors Association, will take place at the Wright County Historical Society (2001 Hwy. 25 N, Buffalo) on...
Maple Lake held its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 11. Events included a craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Grande Day Parade at 1:30 p.m., and the Irish Scamper 5K at 9:00 a.m. The parade traveled down Division Street, took a left on Maple Avenue South, took...
Individual accolades reign down on St. Michael-Albertville’s Johnson; Knights head back to state   Senior guard Tessa Johnson has accumulated a lot of individual accolades throughout her high school basketball career at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Just recently, the likely Ms. Basketball...

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The tradition of a roasted or grilled turkey adorns the tables in many homes on Thanksgiving. Not everyone likes turkey, and it’s okay to have chicken, beef or pork. Every year, I share a recipe for...
Six members of the Buffalo High School girls swim team are heading to the state tournament in two relays and two individual events after successes at the Section 8AA tournament last Friday and...
It seems like everything is new for the Buffalo High School Dance Team A new head coach. A new assistant coach. New team captains. Some new dancers. New music. And new choreography. “We see this year...
The Buffalo High School girls hockey team opened their season with a decisive win in a non-conference game against Orono last Thursday, November 8. Buffalo beat Orono 5 – 1. Coach Dave Carothers said...
The Buffalo High School Theater Department is presenting “The Birds,” an adaptation of Aristophanes’ Greek comedy, updated by Walter Kerr. Performances are this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,...
With elections (which I can’t talk about right now, lest I say something I’ll regret) well behind us and the snow finally here, it’s safe to say that winter is upon us. The thought echoes, affirmed...
The Wright County Area Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America Inc. has begun their annual Holiday Project.  Consisting of hand-decorated Christmas stockings, 400 this year, which are then filled...
The Wright County Chamber Chorus will present a program entitled “Bernstein’s Best:  A Salute to Leonard Bernstein” on Sunday, Nov. 11 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth.  The program...
With Veterans Day right around the corner, what better way is there to celebrate those who have served our country than with a good meal? On November 11, Buffalo and Monticello will be honoring vets...
We all anticipated them - the one little thing that, once every few years, brings us all together on the same playing field. They pop out into the community in a wash of red and white, worn proudly...

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