The Drummer
Decorating a home for holidays is quite popular. A survey from the National Retail Federation found that 53 percent of respondents said they were planning to decorate their home or yard for Halloween in 2023. Lombardo Homes polled 1,000 Americans in 2021 and 94 percent said they celebrate Christmas...
New Year's Day marks the unofficial culmination of the holiday season, which some feel begins months earlier with Halloween. Retailers have had all sorts of party and decorative goods filling shelves throughout the holiday season, and much emphasis has been placed on celebrating with friends and...
The Albion Ridges parking lot was full on Saturday, Dec. 23, as these friends, along with many others, enjoyed some last minute time on the links. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Last winter, the Wright County Highway Department’s snowplow crews were pushed to the edge. Between the first snow in late-October and the last snow in early April, there were 84 snow/ice events that had plows on the roads. It required 118,436 gallons of liquid de-icer, 119,437 miles of roads...
Wright County commissioners met for their final regular county board meeting of the year, Tuesday, Dec. 19, where they approved on a 4-1 vote, the budget for 2024.
This action was the final step in the 2024 budget cycle. According to County Administrator Lee Kelly, Minnesota counties have until...
Head Librarian at the Great River Regional Library in Buffalo, Katie Tisdale, gave their annual report at the Buffalo City Council meeting on Monday, December 18. She presented a variety of information including resources provided by the library. Resources include research databases, early learning...
The National Audubon Society invites you to join in the longest-running community science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Monday, January 1, 2024, birders and residents in Northern Wright County will take part in this tradition, many rising before dawn to participate.
This...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer office will be closed on Monday, January 1, and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, and return to normal hours of operation.
Have a Happy New Year!
Douglas Drive Christmas Eve luminaries in Buffalo were postponed this year because of rain.
The 25+ year tradition will light up on New Year’s Eve instead, so drive out to Douglas Drive and enjoy the beautiful display.
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Buffalo participants medal in four of five events at state; Shroyer breaks own school record in 200
Buffalo sent a combined seven athletes to this year’s Class AAA state track and field meet. When...
Bison fall 10-9 to Elks; Toussaint nets 50th
Trailing 6-2 at halftime, Head Coach Krista Crandall had a heart-to-heart speech with her Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team.
Crandall’s words nearly inspired...
James hits grand slam in walkoff win
Baseball often uses terms related to eating.
Runs Batted In, better known as RBI, often is referred to as a “ribeye” steak. Batters that reach base any way...
The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972 - 58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official,...
The 76th annual Buffalo Days celebration is coming up, beginning on June 11, and going through June 18. The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to come out and enjoy this treasured...
Triathletes get a running start into Buffalo Lake to begin the first leg of last Sunday’s Buffalo Triathlon at Sturges Park. Nearly 350 participated in this year’s triathlon, which saw 177 compete in...
According to a report by the Minnesota State Patrol, on Thursday, June 1, a fatal accident occurred on Highway 25 and Catlin Street in Buffalo. A Chrysler Crossfire was headed westbound on Catlin...
The Buffalo City Council has officially filled Nick O’Rourke’s spot after their meeting on Monday, June 5. O’Rourke resigned from Buffalo City Council in May, and the council began accepting...
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