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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Growers are plugging away with planting and other early season tasks in between rains. This May has been one of the wettest in recent years – quite a change of pace from the last few Mays we had.   Our crops have moisture, but so do our...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   This fruit update contains information about… Apples- growth stage, & insect and disease management Grapes- growth stage, canopy management, and insect & disease management, note on slime molds in the vineyard, and UMN online...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Much of the state got over an inch of rain Tuesday, with reports of over 2 inches of rain common across much of the state.   General Crop Notes With ample moisture and moderate temperatures this spring, cool season grasses are having a...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     New tool, Minnesota CliMAT, informs long-term local planning     The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) recently launched an interactive online tool that offers highly localized future climate information for...
With the persistent threat of rain last Monday morning, the annual Montrose Memorial Day service was moved to the Community Center. Following some welcoming remarks by Greg Youmans and the playing of the National Anthem by the Buffalo High School band, directed by Scott Rabehl, VFW Post 1901...
The Buffalo Bike club had its first two rides of the season on Sunday, May 5, and Sunday, May 19.  The first ride was a 7.5-mile ride through Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. The second ride was a 12.5-mile ride through Carver Park Reserve. Following the rides, the group dined at the River Inn in Hanover...
The 37th annual Albertville Friendly City Days will run Wednesday, June 5, through Sunday, June 9.  There will be many enjoyable events scheduled during Albertville’s five days of summer fun.  A carnival will entertain young and old alike each day in Central Park. Also, a citywide garage sale will...
Wright County commissioners know congestion along Highway 25 in and around Monticello is a growing problem, which is why they signed a letter at their May 21 meeting supporting Sherburne County’s pursuit of Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Program funding. Wright...
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Supports Youth Scholarships and Programs   Everyone is invited to a Pancake Breakfast “Fly-In or Drive-In” event on Sunday, June 9, at the Buffalo Airport, presented by members of Chapter 878 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Pancakes, sausages, and eggs...
The 2024 Buffalo Days celebration is June 9-16. Buttons are currently on sale at Buffalo merchants for this year’s celebration. Cash prizes of $300 for first place, $150 for second place, and $75 for third place will be awarded to the drawing winners.

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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...
(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...
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....
While the polls may not have been as busy this year, Minnesota did not fail to make its voice heard in the 2020 Presidential Primary. The state and Wright County voted for Joe Biden as its winner. This photo was taken at BHS, which is Precinct 1.  (Submitted photo)
Minnesota, along with 13 other states, went to the polls Tuesday, March 3, to make their voices heard in the 2020 Presidential Primary. Known as “Super Tuesday,” this day comes early in the United...
Sheriff Sean Deringer (left) and Deputy Matt Treichler (right) went for the Polar Plunge last year. This year’s plunge is Saturday, March 7, at Sturges Park.  (Photo by Miriam Orr)
“Brrr”ing it on! It’s never too early to sign up for the Polar Plunge. Come show your support for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) and learn firsthand what it means to be “freezin’ for a reason’!”...
The Buffalo City Council on Monday, March 2, called for the sale of bonds to finance the construction of the new fire station, the purchase of equipment, and the financing of water and sewer projects...
Wright County is now officially a “Second Amendment Dedicated County” according to a resolution to that effect that was passed by the members of the Board of Wright County Commissioners on Tuesday,...
Hundreds of spectators traveled to Canterbury Park on Leap Day to watch athletes and riders participate in the “Extreme Skijoring” event. Among the numerous competitors were many Wright County residents, including Macy Diehl (above), of Buffalo, who towed racers in the event. (Photos by Miriam Orr)
The weather on Saturday, Feb. 29 was not only beautiful for Leap Day, but it was also perfect for a day at the track. Hundreds of folks traveled to Canterbury Park in Shakopee to watch Extreme Horse...
Bison senior diver Quincy Kabe placed fifth in last weekend’s Class AA state diving competition. Kabe’s score of 370.70 was the highest score and finish for any Buffalo diver at state. (Photos by Rob LaPlante) 
Senior diver, Quincy Kabe, took three extra steps up than he did a year ago on this year’s Class AA state podium. Kabe placed fifth in last Saturday’s final round of the state diving event with a...
Buffalo’s Ryan Scherber (top) shook off a first-round loss to place fourth in this year’s 132-pound weight class at last weekend’s Class 3A state tourney.
Two Buffalo wrestlers took two different paths to reach the podium at this year’s Class AA state tournament last weekend at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Ryan Scherber placed fourth at 132 pounds....

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