The Drummer

Things seem to slow down in summer. Come summer, the hurried pace that dominates much of the year takes a backseat to vacations, lounging around the pool, diving through ocean waves, and setting up tents at campsites near or far. When the weather is accommodating, there's a seemingly endless list...
Come vacation season, individuals and families are fixated on finding something fun to do while they are off from school or work. Immediate thoughts of vacationing probably call to mind hopping a plane to some far-away destination, but vacationing also can take place right at home. The popularity...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Growers are still catching up from a late spring, and many farmers markets will open this weekend. We’re expecting hot, dry weather in the weeks to come along with air quality concerns. Our updates this week focus mostly on preparing...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   If you are using surface water sources like ponds, creeks, rivers or water that has been collected from roofs for irrigation of your produce, remember that these sources of water are open to the environment and can be contaminated with...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   It’s common to apply a series of classifications to land in order to convey more specific information about it. Take, for example, political boundaries. You may work in St. Paul, which is a city in Ramsey County, within the state of...
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 celebration. For a list of all events and happenings throughout the week, visit buffalochamber.org/event...
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 the spring course and 102 complete the Olympic course. Also, there were additional entrants...
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 Street while a Buick Envision was northbound on Highway 25, when the vehicles collided at the...
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 applications for the opening shortly after. The council interviewed and appointed George Fantauzza, who has...
Wright County will be hosting a campus-wide open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 9, and will include activities for all ages and guided tours of the different county facilities on Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo. The Sheriff’s Office will be grilling hot dogs and providing refreshments at...

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Being a film enthusiast always comes with that one, inevitable question that I, personally, always hate answering. It comes from someone of every avenue in the business of enjoyment: the genuinely...
As you’re thinking, planning and creating for the special holiday gatherings for your family and friends, I find it’s best to make lists. What day you’re going to do what, maybe, your least favorite...
Christmastime is here, and that calls for some musical celebration! The Buffalo Community Orchestra, along with the Wright County Chamber Chorus and wRight Ringers Community Handbell Ensamble will...
On December 15 and 16, see the Christmas story come to life at Buffalo Covenant Church! From 5 to 7 p.m. on both days, there will be a Living Nativity present to take you on an interactive, walk-...
It’s the 20th year of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Holiday Train coming to Buffalo on Wednesday, December 12. This year, the train will be stopping at a different location: 5th street, NE (CR...
The Buffalo City Council on Monday, December 3, held its annual Truth-in-Taxation public hearing. The hearing is for the presentation of how much tax money will be collected and how that money will...
Why not shop for the holidays from the comfort of your own home this year? For the seventh year in a row, the Wright County Historical Society presents their annual Online Auction at www....
Last Saturday morning, December 1, fire destroyed an attached garage and all of its contents in Montrose. According to Montrose Fire Chief Kevin Triplett, the Montrose Fire Department was called at...
The Most Valuable Player of this year’s Bison football team is ready to make a run at his first state championship in wrestling. After setting school rushing records this past fall with 1,380 yards...

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