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A rose garden in late summer. Photo: Janet Duddleston
As nights cool and days shorten, roses shift from summer showpieces to winter survivors. The goal is to help them harden off, stay healthy, and head into winter strong enough to...
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Mystery of the month
Is fall coming early, or is this maple tree stressed out?
The answer is at the bottom of this article.
Pests and diseases
Scout for pesky weeds that come into bloom in fall. Canada thistle may have beautiful...
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It’s hot, it’s dry, it’s humid. Temperatures will take a turn to the cooler in the next week, and there’s chances of rain throughout the state. Our weekly crop-specific updates are winding down as we shift into harvest season, which means...
The 18th annual Classics by the Lake will be held at Sturges Park in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by Morrie’s Buffalo Ford, the car show is free for spectators and show car owners. Trophies will be awarded to the top 35 cars, chosen by show car...
Because Labor Day is Sept. 7 this year, many schools, including District 877, began before Labor Day. In this photo from last Tuesday morning, Tatanka Elementary students in Buffalo (with last names L-Z) exited the buses and headed for their first day of the new school year. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Former Buffalo High School wide receiver Treyton Welch (above) initially earned a spot on the 53-man roster for the New Orleans Saints. Welch, a 2019 graduate of Buffalo, was listed as the fourth string tight end on the official Saints depth chart this past Sunday, but two waiver wire acquisitions...
At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, a topic for discussion focused on three words – “satellite ground station.”
To most, those three words are unfamiliar. Satellite ground stations are radio facilities that track satellites, communicate with spacecraft, and process...
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy is open for registration, one of the most unique experiences you can have in our community.
The academy will run on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., September 16 - October 14.
The academy offers a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at real...
Free indoor food distribution events will be held each Sunday in September at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc. in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S). Distributions run from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., or until food is gone, whichever comes first.
Food Distribution is brought to you by Grace Place...
Delano will be celebrating Minnesota Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Delano Central Park (650 River Street N). The event is presented by St. Peter Lutheran Church-Watertown.
The Oktoberfest event will feature a...
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It’s back to school time!
This time of year is always a big transition. Keeping the family eating healthy, on-the-go or with sack lunches at school, makes the mornings a challenge.
Here are some...
Some raindrops and a venue relocation to Buffalo High School couldn’t slowdown the large, enthusiastic crowds from treasure hunting at this past Saturday’s 43rd Annual Art and Craft Festival....
Automotive enthusiasts gathered once again for the 15th annual Gear-Head Get Together held in downtown Maple Lake last Saturday. Show attendees strolled through streets filled with custom and vintage...
The Buffalo City Council reviewed ordinance amendments for recovery homes and retreat facility operations during its regular city council meeting on Monday, Aug. 17.
Recovery Residence
Ordinance...
A Rockford woman was killed May 3 after being struck by a vehicle driven by a 15-year-old girl in Rockford.
Laura Bachinski was walking with her wife, Renee DeLong, on a sidewalk near Elm Street and...
The City of Buffalo is partnering with MNL to once again offer the Blooming Buffalo Go Native Plant Sale, giving residents an opportunity to add native wildflowers to their landscapes while...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 20. Performances are held each Thursday through August 27, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.
This week’s concert features...
The 18th annual Classics by the Lake will be held at Sturges Park in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Morrie’s Buffalo Ford, the car show is free for...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, Aug. 10. Grace Place Executive Director Kim Niska was invited to provide an update on happenings at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc., a nonprofit organization...
Maple Lake was the place to be last Saturday as car enthusiasts gathered for the 15th annual Gear-Head Get Together, a tradition that brings together a collection of classic vehicles, powerful muscle...
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