The Drummer
Every holiday season, as stores glow bright with twinkling lights and sidewalks fill with bundled-up shoppers, the familiar sound of a ringing bell drifts through the cold Minnesota air.
Two decades ago, El Schefers sought to give back. At that time, as a State Farm Insurance agent based in...
Annandale wins elusive first state football championship; Purcell ties state record
In a game where offense – particularly passing yards – were hard to come by, it was a wide receiver that stole the show.
Fresh off his two touchdown, one interception game the prior week in Annandale’s 36-20 Class...
Loss of 12 seniors leaves holes in lineup; Buffalo prepares for switch to new section
The Buffalo boys’ basketball team has plenty of question marks heading into the 2025-26 season. But for Josh Ortmann, who starts his 10th year as the team’s Head Coach, the unknown is what excites him most.
“It...
Buffalo falls 4-1 at Roseau, Bemidji
There’s been a lot of positives early this season for the Buffalo girls’ hockey team. But one negative, is the 0-4 record so far against Section 8AA opponents.
A weekend road trip to the far north brought the Bison last Friday to Roseau and one night later to...
Bryan Croft, 51
Bryan Dean Croft
04/16/1974 – 11/06/2025
Bryan Dean Croft, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away on November 6, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1974, in Hibbing, MN. At just under two months old, Bryan was welcomed into the loving arms of Dean and Pamela Croft, who were...
Black Friday is near, a day that used to strike fear into my heart. Crowds, long lines, and shopping in general are all things I don’t particularly enjoy. It’s been several years since I’ve ventured out on a Black Friday.
A recent ad reminded me of how crazy Black Friday used to be, when...
Five Generations
Five generations of family gathered recently. Front: Great-Great-Grandmother Joan Iris Wandersee, of Aitkin (formerly of Delano), holding her Great-Great-Granddaughter Phoenix Rose Furlong, of Floodwood. Standing, from left: Great-Grandmother Tammy Lynn Smerdon (Wandersee...
Holiday Baking Time!
Every year we look for new recipes to add to our cookie trays. We try to have different flavors, colors and textures and most people find that they enjoy having a homemade treat during the holidays!
We are including a few new options for you to consider adding to your cookie...
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Buffalo falls 7-0 to No. 2 Wayzata; Tiernan records hat trick versus Jaguars
In consecutive games last week, the winning team on the Buffalo Civic Center scoreboard ended the night with a touchdown...
The top scorers on the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team continued to shine in two competitions to kick off the new year.
The Bison returned from their holiday break by recording their first win of the...
Not sure about you, but here at the Drummer, we are ready for some winter comfort food.
A new year means new ideas and new menu plans. Hope these recipes jump start that idea for your family!...
In 2023, Buffalo and Wright County saw many tragedies and triumphs throughout the entire year. Each year has its ups and downs, and we will be focusing on the moments that were featured on the front...
Water skiing on New Year's Day - new tradition?
Isabelle Melgaard, left, of Maple Lake, and Ashlyn Petersen, of Annandale, decided water skiing on Lake Pulaski in Buffalo was a perfect way to start...
Some lucky area resident started the New Year in style by winning $1 million at the Delano Coborn’s playing Minnesota Millionaire Raffle.
Coborn’s was awarded a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket....
The Waverly Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, January 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Waverly KC Hall (301 5th St. N, Waverly).
There...
On Tuesday, January 2, at approximately 9:30 a.m. the Wright County Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 35 W and County Road 7 SW in...
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