The Drummer
In 2023, Buffalo and Wright County saw many tragedies and triumphs throughout the entire year. Each year has its ups and downs, and we will be focusing on the moments that were featured on the front page of the Wright County Journal-Press.
There were many headlines and topics that were on our...
Water skiing on New Year's Day - new tradition?
Isabelle Melgaard, left, of Maple Lake, and Ashlyn Petersen, of Annandale, decided water skiing on Lake Pulaski in Buffalo was a perfect way to start 2024 off with a bang. The temperature was only 23 degrees outside, and the girls took to the water...
Some lucky area resident started the New Year in style by winning $1 million at the Delano Coborn’s playing Minnesota Millionaire Raffle.
Coborn’s was awarded a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
There was also a winner of $25,000 at Lake Region, in Buffalo, according to the Star-Tribune.
The Waverly Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, January 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Waverly KC Hall (301 5th St. N, Waverly).
There will be pancakes, (regular and blueberry), French toast, sausage, eggs, coffee, milk, and juice will...
On Tuesday, January 2, at approximately 9:30 a.m. the Wright County Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 35 W and County Road 7 SW in Middleville Township. Wright County Deputies responded along with Officers from the Howard Lake Police...
Imagine that your body is ten times the size of your limbs. Each of your four legs are short, thick, round, and tipped with long narrow claws. Your body is also your home that you carry around with you everywhere you go. In fact, your spine is fused to the hard domed-shaped shell structure that...
Lady Knights take down Hopkins to capture Class AAAA state championship
(see other top headlines of 2023 on Page 14)
The St. Michael-Albertville girls’ basketball team won its first Class 4A state championship in a thrilling 71-70 victory over No. 1 ranked/No. 1 seed Hopkins Royals in the Class...
Junior scores 40 in two defeats at Granite City Classic
For a team desperate for offense, Hayley Rohlin stepped to the forefront.
During last weekend’s Granite City Classic in Sartell and Sauk Rapids, the junior forward for the Buffalo girls’ basketball team ended the Bison’s individual scoring...
Girls’ wrestling explodes in popularity at state’s prominent programs
When it comes to high school wrestling, St. Michael-Albertville typically is in the conversation as one of the state’s top programs.
Head Coach Josh Joriman has the Knights currently ranked No. 1 in Class AAA. Joriman’s...
Christmas break extended a tad bit longer than expected for the Buffalo boys’ hockey team.
Eight days after suffering a 7-1 home loss on Dec. 22 to Rogers, the Bison returned to action for a key Section 8AA matchup last Saturday at Brainerd.
Saturday’s game saw Buffalo look like a team still on...
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