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Jerald Bonstrom, 78  Jerald “Jerry” Vernon Bonstrom was born in Buffalo, MN on June 19, 1945, to LaVerne (Behneke) and Vernon Bonstrom. He died on September 27, 2023, in Roseville, MN. Jerry attended Buffalo schools and as a child learned to play piano and eventually the organ, which became a...
NFL tight end Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, gained a lot of attention when he shared on his podcast, “New Heights” that he tried to give famous singer-song writer Taylor Swift his phone number.  This quickly escalated, and Taylor Swift fans (known as “Swifties”) were loving...
Graduations   Des Moines Univ., West Des Moines, IA      The following student was a participant in the university’s 2023 White Coat.      Rockford - Lucas Botten, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.   Academic Honors   Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI   (3.5-4.0)      The following student was...
YES! The Drummer test kitchen cooks are already planning their cookie trays. Whether you are baking with a group or alone, now is the time to start planning so you can gather all of the ingredients needed, so you can purchase a bit at a time verses a large purchase at once. We went through Darlene...

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The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce held a forum for Buffalo City Council and Buffalo Mayor candidates on the evening of Tuesday, October 11, at Buffalo City Hall. The event was open for citizens to...
Wright County Frontline Outreach (WCFLO), a non-profit consisting of first responders, will be hosting its Second Annual Christmas Giving program. The WCFLO is taking nominations for families that...
The Montrose City Council heard from the Parks and Recreation Department at their meeting on Monday, October 10. Duane Isle, Montrose Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson gave various updates...
This week’s candidate profiles are for Wright County Commissioner districts 1, 3, and 4. District 1 candidates are Tina Diedrick and Terry Strege. Incumbent Chris Husom did not run for re-election....
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer will be sponsoring the 2022 “Trick-or-Treat Merchants Event” again this year. It will take place on Saturday, October 29, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at...
The Buffalo Community Center will be holding a family-friendly Octoberfest celebration on Friday, October 21, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Old Buffalo Fire Station (215 Central Avenue.) There will...
Annandale will be hosting their Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Minnesota Pioneer Park (725 Pioneer Park Trail) in Annandale on Saturday, October 29, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be a haunted...
Kelly Myrvik grew up in Buffalo and graduated from Buffalo High School in 2008. “I’m a hometown girl from Buffalo breaking out on this endeavor,” Myrvik said. That new endeavor would be a sheep ranch...
Buffalo eliminates Rogers with 1-0 shootout win; season ends in 2-1 shootout loss at Sartell   For a Buffalo girls’ soccer team that ended with five ties in 16 regular season games, it was only...
Buffalo falls 2-1 to STMA in section quarterfinal game   There were no secrets between the two competing teams coming into last Thursday’s Section 8AAA boys’ soccer quarterfinal game at St. Michael-...

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