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In recent years, Wright County has been the fastest growing county in the state of Minnesota. With 2023 coming to an end, City Councils and the County Board are accommodating for that growth and continued growth when planning projects and their budgets.  There are a variety of reasons that Wright...
A new scam targeting people is using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to call people sounding like their loved ones asking for money. This scam specifically targets parents and grandparents. The call will sound like their child or grandchild, and they will say things such as “I’ve been kidnapped and...
This year, I told my husband, Ryan, that all I wanted for Christmas is for our Christmas lights to look extra pretty this year. Over the past weekend, he put up some new lights and our house looks the best it ever has.  Beautiful and vibrant Christmas lights have always made me happy, and I...
In Minnesota, and beyond, there have already been people who have fallen through ice on lakes or ponds. Going out to ice fish or just enjoy the outdoors can be really fun, but going out to early can cost you your life.  Whether you are new to Minnesota or lived here your entire life, winter safety...
I have decided to get crafty with Christmas gifts this year. My late grandmother on my mother’s side, Fran, taught me some embroidery. I decided this year, I am going to embroider gifts for friends and family. I plan to embroider a variety of things including towels, hats, bags, and more. ...
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones. I wish everyone safe travels, whether you are traveling near or far.  I wanted to share some things I am personally thankful for this holiday season. I am very thankful for my family, who I enjoy spending time with and have...
November is National Native American Heritage Month, also known as Indigenous Heritage month. November was declared Native American Heritage Month by President George H.W. Bush in 1990.  Minnesota has various historic sites relative to Native history. Many of our cities, lakes, and landmarks have...
Kirk Cousins, starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, suffered an injury during last week’s game against the Green Packers. After Kirk had an MRI, it was confirmed that he tore his Achilles.  Unfortunately, the injury was severe, and he will not be able to play again this season according...
I was very saddened to hear that Adam Johnson, originally from Hibbing, and University of Minnesota-Duluth hockey alumni, had died from a slit to the throat during a hockey game in the United Kingdom on Saturday, October 28. Johnson died shortly after the horrific injury. He was only 29 years old...
          With Halloween coming up next Tuesday, I wanted to take a guess at the most popular costumes and see how accurate I am. I will be guessing for the most popular costumes locally and see what costumes I see the most when there are trick-or-treaters.    My guesses for most popular Halloween...

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The Drummer and The Wright County Journal Press

PO Box 159
108 Central Ave.
Buffalo MN 55313

www.thedrummer.com

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