The Drummer
This week, we will revisit two of Darlene Dixon’s Columns from February 2019.
Feb. 14, 2019
Valentine’s Day, what a special day it is. It’s the day you show your love and affection for that special someone in your life; wives and husbands, boyfriends to girlfriends. It’s a day that long-stem roses...
Hundreds of “ICE” demonstrators, mostly anti-ICE, gathered in Buffalo last Sunday, Feb. 1, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to peacefully protest “ICE” raids and the recent fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The protests remained peaceful with many passing vehicles...
Five years have passed since Feb. 9, 2021, a day that forever changed the Buffalo community. What began as an ordinary winter morning ended in tragedy when a gunman opened fire inside the Allina Health Buffalo Crossroads Clinic, killing one clinic employee and injuring four others.
For many...
The 8th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake. This is a free event, and free kites will be provided for children while supplies last. There will be dog sled rides, ice games,...
The Buffalo City Council discussed and adopted bylaws and policies regarding the City’s Municipal Utilities Commission during its regular city council meeting on Monday, Feb. 2. Council approved the establishment of a public utilities commission last November. City staff have since been working to...
Celebrate a winter tradition at the 51st annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 7. Whether you’re an avid angler or looking for family-friendly fun, this event has something for everyone.
Highlights include an ice auger drilling contest, party on the ice from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of residents being contacted by individuals impersonating WCSO deputies. The scam phone number may appear to be our main number of 763-682-1162.
Scammers are falsely claiming that you missed a court appearance or failed to report for...
An article titled, “Buffalo reviews Transportation Action Plan; discusses local impact of immigration,” published in the January 29 issue of the Journal-Press, recapped the Buffalo City Council meeting held on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The article incorrectly stated that the Heritage Preservation Advisory...
Come join Wright County 4-H for a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Rockford Township Hall (3039 Dauge Ave. SE, Buffalo). The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausages, juice, coffee, and milk. Cost is $8. Kids age 3 and under are free.
Wright County 4-H...
The Buffalo American Legion will host a Family Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and includes pasta with garlic bread and a brownie dessert. Dancing will start at 6:00 p.m. Cost for dinner and dancing is $20/pair. For those interested in...
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Only two performances remain for this season of Concerts in the Park. Taking the stage this Thursday, August 22, is Tonight the Music Lives, a tribute to Buddy Holly and the Winter Dance Party....
The Blessing Closet will have its quarterly distribution of FREE clothing for children and their parents at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo on Saturday, August 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ...
Free food will be distributed on Tuesday, August 27, at the Montrose Community Center (200 Center Ave. South, Montrose) from 3:00 p.m. until supplies last. This is a drive-thru event.
Food...
From July to October, residents across Wright County will have access to an online community health survey. This survey will be the fifth community health survey done in Wright County since 2012....
For 13 years, motor vehicle enthusiasts known as “Gear-Heads” have gathered in Maple Lake for their annual car show and swap meet. Vehicles from multiple eras lined the downtown streets as crowds of...
Buffalo boys aim for eighth-straight section title; girls eye first state berth since 2001
The state meet is the primary focus for this year’s Buffalo cross country teams.
The Bison boys are...
Bison turn to new head coach, new leaders in 2024
Led by a deep and talented class of seniors, last year’s Buffalo volleyball team put together 15 wins, the most since the 2013 squad finished with...
Bison came one win shy of reaching state; top-scoring leaders return
State is often the goal for most teams as they head into a new season. For some teams, the goal of reaching state is unrealistic...
The first weekend of the Class C Amateur Baseball State Tournament narrowed the field from 48 teams down to 32.
While this year’s state champion won’t be known until Labor Day’s championship game on...
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