The Drummer
As our nation turns 250 years old, it’s fun to look back through time at some of the historical highlights. There’s a lot to cover in a span of 250 years. It’s overwhelming in some ways. So much has changed since the beginning.
I remember studying U.S. History in high school. The textbook was...
Graduations
St. Olaf College, Northfield
The following students graduated following the spring 2026 semester.
Albertville - Kaz Beaudry, BM, Music Education; Norah Langager, BA, English.
Buffalo - Joe Durben, BA, Music, Mathematics; Collin McNelis, BA, Quantitative Economics.
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Picnics, cookouts, campfires, ball games, lake time, golf, and all the things we look forward to in the middle of our long Minnesota winters!
Ahhhhh.... Summer in MN!
Dill Vegetable Dip
Prep: 5 min.
Servings: 1-1/2 Cups
1 C. sour cream
1/2 C. mayonnaise
1 T. finely chopped onion
2 tsp. dried...
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Blueberries
Growth stage: Fruit harvest for early hybrid and highbush varieties
SWD updates and exclusion netting
Disease: Anthracnose fruit rot
Grapes
Japanese Beetle: First sighting of the year and the winsome fly...
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After a hot start to the week, we are settling into temperatures that are a little more typical for July. Heat waves can slow down our vegetable crops in a few ways, see a rundown in the article “How vegetables respond to heat.” In...
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Images: Pollinator resources often recommend planting at least three species of pollinator friendly plants, specific to your crop and region, for each bloom period (early, mid-season, late).
Introduction
Successful pollination is key...
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A drip hose delivers water to the soil for a deeper soak.
This week’s drastic temperature swing has stressed gardeners and plants alike. Hot, windy days pull moisture from leaves faster than roots can replace it, and even well-watered...
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For the past few weeks, many of us have enjoyed the cool weather and surprising lack of mosquitoes. That changed for me on Sunday evening when a few determined biters found me in the barn. It was clear these weren’t wanderers from the...
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Buffalo Community Theater is set to kick off its 2025–2026 season with “Clue: The Musical,” a killer of a show opening Halloween night. This interactive evening of mystery, music, and mayhem invites...
The Hanover City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7, addressing several items from the Consent Agenda and discussing upcoming projects and partnerships within the community.
Student Apprenticeship...
On the morning of October 7, at 10:32 a.m., Wright County Dispatch was alerted to a capsized boat on the Mississippi River near the Xcel Energy plant.
Two adult males – Mark Tasche (66-years-old...
The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer are helping to support the 2025 “Trick-or-Treat Merchants Event” again this year. It will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p....
The Buffalo Historical Society invites you join us for an evening of Buffalo History on Tuesday, October 21, at the Community Center (206 Central Avenue), beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The special evening...
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) Buffalo would once again like to provide Holiday meals to Buffalo veterans and/or Buffalo Military families.
If you know a veteran, a military family, or you are a...
It’s been 75 years since they were in high school. The Buffalo Class of 1950 came together for their annual reunion. A time reflecting on moments of their youth were brought back to life – if only...
First trip to state in 21 years within grasp; Buffalo dominant in home playoff wins over Brainerd, Monti
With one goal in mind, the Buffalo boys’ soccer team scored 10 in two home playoff wins to...
Spring Lake Park holds on for 21-7 victory over Bison
With a district football title and No. 1 seed in the upcoming Section 6-5A on the line, it was the visiting Spring Lake Panthers bringing home...
Buffalo, STMA square off in Section 8AAA championship for third-straight year; Kotish nets hat trick
Courtney Kotish’s gymnastics background was on full display to kick off the post-season run for...
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