The Drummer

The Hanover City Council met on April 2. Several members of the Fire Department, along with Chief Dave Malewicki, were in attendance for a Badge Pinning ceremony to recognize the achievement of Ben Sanderson who has completed all necessary training to move from a probationary member to a full...
On April 7, deputies were called to 8525 State Highway 25 NE, the Quarry Church in Monticello Township for a reported car break-in. Deputies learned through statements from the victim, as well as from video from the church, that an individual exited a newer silver Nissan Murano and approached the...
The Buffalo Community Theater will be performing “Enchanted April” at the Discovery Elementary School Auditorium in Buffalo on April 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m. This will be the final weekend of performances.  Tickets are available at bctmn.org or at the door....
The Wright County Historical Society will host an event, Genealogy 101, on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Buffalo (2001 Hwy 25 N). Learn the basics of searching your own family history using search tools at the WCHS. Presented by Research & Reference Librarian: Ember Wahlenberg.
     The City of Montrose Public Works Department will begin hydrant flushing beginning the week of April 15 to, hopefully be finished by April 30.       Flushing involves opening the hydrants and flushing water through the lines, which removes any accumulated sediment that can change the taste and...
Autism Allies will be sponsoring their Annual Disabilities Resource Fair on Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Monticello High School.  This free event is a great opportunity to visit with local and regional supports, service providers and vendor booths. Guests will have the...
For me, I enjoy all aspects of nature, not just birds. I find all of nature fascinating, and that is what keeps me interested. So, while leading a photo tour to Florida recently, I was so excited to see a crazy-cool critter that isn’t what you expect when you see it. A true rule breaker. I was on...
Buffalo hopes to climb hump in ‘24; popularity of sport growing in numbers   There’s a certain buzz in the air during last week’s practice to open the season for the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team. Even with Buffalo students on spring break, second-year head coach Krista Crandall’s two-a-day...
Sipe receives Distinguished Service Award for sports officials, community   Rockford resident and long-time high school sports official Gary Sipe was recently presented the Distinguished Service Award by the Minnesota State High School League.   The award was presented during a brief ceremony at...
Vander Kooi set for first season; new leaders to emerge   The coaching staff on this year’s Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team has a certain Bison flavor to it. Former head coach Chad Hayda will be seen on the opposing team’s sideline when Buffalo opens its season with a 7 p.m. home game Friday, April 12...

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The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run may have been wet, but the turnout was still strong.
Howard Lake starting pitcher Mike Dockendorf handed the Buffalo Bulldogs its first loss of the 2019 amateur baseball season. He was also responsible for their last one. Dockendorf allowed just four...
The record-setting year put together by the Buffalo (Montrose) VFW Post 1901 baseball team finished with a 33-6 overall record. Three of those six losses came against Foley (Sauk Rapids Post 6992),...
A new era. As the Buffalo girls’ tennis team transitions this season into the Lake Conference, coaches and players are preparing themselves for the harsh reality that conference titles and winning...
A new season is upon us, and the signs are clear--and sometimes decorated with balloons and streamers. I see them at almost every intersection: “Garage Sale.” Driveways are crowded with rows of...
On a fluke decision, my family decided to take a day trip up to Duluth on Sunday. Now, we are not the kind of family that just makes three-and-a-half hour drives to the Northshore (or anywhere,...
1 bag coleslaw mix 1 onion, chopped Shredded carrots 3 T. sugar 2 T. vinegar ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. veg. oil Beef flavored ramen (divided) 3 tsp. sunflower seeds ½ c. slivered almonds  ...
1# Red Grapes 1# Green Grapes (seedless)   Wash and dry completely   Then mix together: 8oz Cream Cheese ½ cup sour cream 1 cup chopped pecans 1 Tsp Vanilla 1 Cup Sugar     Add grapes and refrigerate
One of the joys of summer is homegrown sweet corn, picked right outside your back door and plopped straight into a pot of boiling water or onto the grill. The advantage of having a home garden is...
The 33rd anniversary New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run is Saturday, August 10, with the cars rolling into the Buffalo High School parking lot, beginning at 11:30 a.m. and staying until 1 p.m...

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