The Drummer

Hanzlik’s scores continue to drop; Bison shoot low round at home   Senior Lexi Hanzlik’s scorecard won’t wow you when it comes to overall placements, but when it comes to consistency, she’s been one of this year’s best on the Buffalo girls’ golf team. Hanzlik set a personal record score on varsity...
Ylitalo, Kubu lead Bison past Delano; Buffalo finishes fourth at Medina   After two straight Mondays where two scheduled Lake Conference meets were wiped out due to weather, the Buffalo boys’ golf team finally got to compete when they hosted Delano for the team’s only home meet of the season last...
Shot put, discus has history of success   One of the strongest events for the Buffalo boys’ track and field team in recent seasons has come from its throwers. Since the 2021 season, the Bison have sent at least one thrower to the state meet. Luke Gunderson placed eighth (139-09) in discus in the...
Lamberts emerges as one of state’s best    The Buffalo girls’ track and field team continues to impress this season. One big reason for that success is the record-setting year from senior Rose Lamberts. Including top finishes in the 200 dash (25.47) and 100 hurdles (15.88) in Tuesday’s home invite...
Corrine Brevik, 77 Corrine Brevik, of Monticello, passed peacefully on Tuesday April 28, 2026. Through her 77 years, she touched lives with her kindness, love, food, and gift of presence. Her final days were filled with treasured friendships and goodbyes from loved ones when she needed it most....
It can sometimes be difficult to find the right gift for Mother’s Day. There are the traditional gifts of flowers, cards, and brunch. But what does mom really want? My wife says, “to see Lake Superior,” as she loves to visit the North Shore and we’ve taken a trip “Up North” for the past few Mother...
Anniversaries   50th Anniversary   Open House       John and Debbie Sawatzke, of Buffalo, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House on Saturday, May 16, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Waverly Village Hall, located at 502 Atlantic Ave., in Waverly. Friends and family are...
May is a busy time of year for everyone. The littlest among us just want to play outside all day.  School age kids are starting summer activities while trying to stay engaged in the classroom. College “kids” are starting finals, maybe a summer job, or a move home. And the adults, that belong to...

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A Message from the City of Hanover: Phase 1 of the 2025 CSAH 19 project through Hanover began on Monday, April 28. Through-traffic will be maintained on CSAH 19 during the project, but drivers should...
The Buffalo Farmer’s Market, located in the parking lot across from Buffalo Cinema (100 1st Ave. NE, Buffalo), will open on Saturday, May 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Market will be open every...
The Wright County Historical Society is holding their 5th annual Online Yard Sale Fundraiser! This online-only event starts Thursday, May 1, at 12:00 p.m., and ends Monday, May 12, at 4:30 p.m....
On April 17, at approximately 3:48 p.m., a head-on collision occurred on Highway 25 near the intersection of 85th Street NE in Monticello Township. According to State Patrol reports, a 2024 Subaru...
Fare for All, a local program to make fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo (...
It’s often kids who have the biggest hearts. Eight-year-old Bella Pahl is a student at Tatanka Elementary who enjoys crafting and swimming. Bella’s creative spirit and compassionate heart are the...
Bison shutdown Edina; miscues costly versus EP   Pitching has and continues to be a big story for the early season success of this year’s Buffalo baseball team. Led by senior Caleb Johnson, the Bison...
Lamberts, Braun, Babatz elite at Elite Meet; Bison boys first at Roseville Invite   Eleven track and field athletes from Buffalo competed in nine different events in last Friday’s Elite Meet at...
Orono capitalizes on Bison’s mistakes; Head Coach seeks mental toughness down stretch   Coming off two key section wins against Chanhassen and Mound Westonka, the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team suffered...
Junior’s hot start continues; Bison first at Lake Tri   The 2024 Class AAA state boys’ golf tournament saw no teams from the Lake Conference qualify. But four members from last year’s state...

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