The Drummer
Contestants, crowds continue to reach record numbers
The 72nd annual Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo kicks off with the first of three performances starting Thursday, June 25. The rodeo will resume with two weekend shows on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, with all three nights starting at...
Park Gilmer was a medalist in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, where he placed second in the 50-meter backstroke for swimming in Orlando, Florida. He also earned fifth place ribbons that year in the 100-meter freestyle, and 4x50-meter relay.
Gilmer is back competing in his second Special...
Clyde Adickes, 75
Clyde Walter Adickes, of Miltona, MN, and formerly of Lester Prairie, MN, and Park Rapids, MN.
Clyde Walter Adickes was born on February 7, 1951, to Arthur and Dolores (Lange) Adickes at the Watertown Hospital in Watertown, MN. He was baptized on February 25, 1951, at Mt. Olive...
Spending time in a fishing boat on any one of our beautiful area lakes gives a person a lot of time to think and reflect. I’m guessing that many Minnesota anglers have grappled with one of fishing’s greatest questions: What’s better, walleye or pike?
Perhaps asking oneself which is better is not...
Anniversaries
50th Anniversary
Kevin and Colleen Heinz, of Corcoran, recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 19, 2026.
Love and congratulations from your family and friends. (P25)
Academic Honors
Univ. of Minnesota, Rochester
(3.666-4.0)
The following students were...
Happy Birthday America! Celebrating 250 years!
Here are some great recipes for you to bring to your picnic, potluck or your staycation, that everyone is sure to enjoy!
Have a spectacular, fun and safe 4th of July!
Freedom French Toast
8 thick slices bread (brioche or challah)
8 oz. cream cheese...
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The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board met on Monday, Sept. 22. Director of Finance and Operations Ryan Tangen presented and recommended approval of the maximum proposed 2025-26 levy certification...
Each year, the National Rural Teacher of the Year program honors the very best in rural education across the country, accepting nominations for a teacher in any rural community in the United States....
Sixteen-year-old Ayoub Shadi Halabi, who sometimes goes by “Oobie” or “ODash,” was last seen September 8, near Buffalo.
Ayoub is described as 5’11” tall and weighing 165-175 pounds. He has blue-green...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be conducting an open house-style review of the 2026 Hwy. 25 project between Monticello and Buffalo from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, on...
Join local pro-life citizens to form a Life-Chain and stand in prayer along Highway 55 in Buffalo on Sunday, October 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please bring your family and friends and stand with...
For the Cady family, medicine isn’t just a career—it’s a calling that has spanned more than a century, weaving through four generations and leaving a lasting impact on both patients and community. ...
Berg leads Bison to key conference, section win
Temperatures were high, but the stakes were even higher in last Tuesday’s girls’ tennis match at St. Michael-Albertville.
With the team score tied 3-...
Successful hook and ladder play proves to be winning score in 27-21 rain-soaked victory at Armstrong
A trick play led to the eventual winning score as the Buffalo football team improved to 3-1...
STMA girls fourth; Lenton places 50th
Typically, the state tournament is the end goal for all MSHSL state participants. But in cross country, there arguably is a meet bigger than state.
That...
Buffalo looks to build off strong performance
The Buffalo volleyball team’s road match Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Maple Grove proved the Bison have what it takes to compete with one of the state’s...
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