The Drummer

Clutter has a way of taking over a home. As time goes by, items that are not stored or discarded when they've lost their utility can gradually take over a space, creating a claustrophobic, cluttered feeling that can affect how people feel in their homes. Clutter is not something to be taken lightly...
Solar energy panels have gained visibility in neighborhoods across the country. Where it once was a rarity to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, today a stroll or drive around a given community is bound to reveal a number of homeowners have made the transition to solar power. You may be...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   How will this unusually warm winter affect my garden, lawn, trees and shrubs? Will pests be a bigger problem? Can I still prune my fruit trees? Plant dormancy is affected by day length and temperature. Plants slowly start moving into...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   The climate-ready woodlands tree lists provide planting recommendations for 11 ecoregions of Minnesota. Included on each of these lists are species that are not currently common in those regions but are predicted to thrive in Minnesota’s...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will offer a Spotlight concert on Sunday, March 3, that will feature several local musicians. Dr. Andrew Burgdorf will join the orchestra in performing the first movement of Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major; Marcus Hanson will join the orchestra in “Votre...
Two friends enjoyed snowboarding and sledding on Buffalo Heights hill last Sunday. In this photo, one teenage snowboarder lines up to go over a small jump, while his buddy prepares to take his picture. See more photos inside. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, February 12, for their monthly meeting. After an opening invocation led by Pastor Cathy Jones of House of Grace Lutheran Church and the Pledge of Allegiance, the council moved to approve the agenda and consented agenda items.  The council approved requests...
The Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. This program exists through the continued support of and coordination by the University of Minnesota Extension, the College of Food,...
Rivers of Hope (ROH), the domestic violence center serving Wright and Sherburne Counties, is urgently calling upon the community to rally behind the critical cause of supporting youth experiencing domestic violence. The statistics continue to paint a grim picture of the challenges faced by...
Author Paul Hodnefield, will be at the Wright County Historical Society on Saturday, February 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., discussing his book: “Sherman’s Woodticks: The Adventures, Ordeals and Travels of the Eighth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry During the Civil War.” For more information...

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With a lack of anglers and skim ice taking hold on many small bays and ponds, there isn't anything to report on the local fishing scene. Most boats also have been put away and are now waiting for ice...
This week we will be providing recipes for those great sides to accompany your turkey. Of course, we cranberries, sweet potatoes, along a few of our favorites.   Cranberry Salad 1-1/2 bags fresh...
“Are you dumber or smarter?” I greet my husband with this question when he walks in the door after going to the movies. If he says, “smarter,” we can engage in thoughtful reflection about the plot,...
The sun had barely risen on Sunday, Oct. 27, when my brother rushed upstairs to interrupt my morning coffee and Bible study, announcing the President Donald Trump had held a press conference...
blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.extension.umn.edu/2019/10/potatoes-post-harvest-disorders-and.html From hollow heart to soft rot to freeze damage, we've seen a whole host of potato issues this fall. This...
Buffalo Community Theatre’s fall mystery, “Go Back for Murder,” gives its final three performances this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 1, 2, and 3. Curtain opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday...
District 877, Buffalo-Hanover- Montrose Schools, will be holding a referendum vote to increase its general education revenue by $750 per student on Tuesday, November 5. The proposed levy increase...
Buffalo Police Reserves were stationed in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Oct. 26 and kept busy handing out candy to trick-or-treaters from 2 to 4 p.m. They saw a variety of different costumes, worn by...

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