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Community Planning and Economic Development Director David Kelly spoke with the Buffalo City Council on Monday, March 20, regarding adopting an ordinance that had previously been discussed. The ordinance is in regard to zoning, specifically for the sale of THC Cannabinoids within the city of...
Wright County Commissioners approved raising the boarding fee for county jail inmates from $55 to $75 a day at their Tuesday, March 21, County Board meeting.
Commissioners held a public hearing on the fee change, which included adjustments to a couple other County services, including gas...
Austin Mehlhoff Copsey, 37, of Otsego, plead guilty to criminal vehicular homicide with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more in Wright County District Court. According to County Attorney Brian Lutes, the plea was an Alford plea due to a claimed lack of recollection of what happened to due to a...
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced the four days this year that all 75 state parks will waive vehicle permit fees for free admittance to all parks. The four days are Saturday, April 22, Saturday, June 10, Saturday, Sept. 9, and Friday, Nov. 24.
For those looking for a...
The Wright County Dairy Princess and Ambassador Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 1, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buffalo (302 2nd Street NE). Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will begin at 12:00 p.m. Coronation will follow lunch.
The Dairy Princess and Ambassador Program is...
The Montrose Parks and Recreation Commission will be hosting their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at Lions Park located at 260 2nd Street S, Montrose. There will be opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny and win gift baskets. Please bring your...
The 29th Annual 877 Scholarship Pork Chop Dinner is going to be held on Thursday, April 13, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at Buffalo Community Middle School (1300 MN-25, Buffalo).
One pork chop meal costs $12.00, two pork chop meals costs $17.00. Kids hot dog meal costs $5.00....
Spring clean-up days for Buffalo residents will be held on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic Center. The Civic Center is located at 1306 County Road 134, Buffalo. Proof of Buffalo residency will be required.
Spring clean-up days gives...
The Delano Friends of the Library are having their annual used book sale at the library on Wednesday, April 12, from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Find your books and leave a cash or check donation. The...
Xcel Energy held two open house sessions at the Monticello Community Center for residents and community members to ask questions and gain information regarding the tritium leak at the nuclear power plant. The first session was held on Friday, March 24, and the second was held on Monday, March 27....
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A pristine lawn is a source of pride for homeowners. Even the most well-maintained lawns must confront a host of challenges in a given year, and perhaps no challenge is more daunting than drought....
Hope you enjoy these summer-time recipes.
If you have a favorite recipe, send it in! Recipes, with photo (and a short story/history), if available, can be submitted to ads@thedrummer.com.
Barbecue...
Bass and pike are active on the weed lines of most lakes, but the walleye reports have been limited. Clearwater Lake, Sugar Lake, Lake Sylvia, Maple Lake, and Lake John are keeping most anglers busy...
The Wright County Fair Board is pleased to announce that the 150th Wright County Fair will be held at the Wright County Fairgrounds in Howard Lake, beginning Wednesday, July 21, and running through...
Buffalo Community Theater (BCT) is excited to announce its return to in-person performances with “Charlotte’s Web,” a musical based on the classic novel of the same name by E.B. White.
Shows are July...
While some folks might see rusty car parts as “junk,” to a special group of teen boys, these parts carry great potential—much like these boys themselves.
As part of a structured effort to foster...
Save the date for Buffalo’s Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The downtown event will be host to over 130 vendors with a variety of handmade goods and products!...
Join the Monticello RV Center in showing appreciation for our local heroes for the inaugural “Locals Heroes Days” Thursday, Aug. 19 through Saturday, Aug. 21.
Local Heroes Days is an opportunity to...
Rockford was settled in 1855, platted in 1857, and later incorporated as a city in 1881. Now, it is home to just over 4,500 residents. While Rockford is mainly located in Wright County, there is a...
Zumbusch becomes first female to record perfect-200 score in state singles championship
Laure Zumbusch did something no other female shooter in the state of Minnesota has ever accomplished during...
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