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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   With its higher resolution and more accurate zonal information, the new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) can be helpful as you plan your garden or landscape. However, it's good to remember that while the PHZM is a helpful resource, it...
Deck the Halls will be held on Saturday, December 2, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Sturges Park (401 Lake Blvd. S, Buffalo).  The annual tree lighting will be held at 5:00 p.m. Bring the family for many holiday activities, photo opportunities, hot chocolate, and more.  Santa will be arriving to Sturges...
At the Montrose City Council meeting on November 13, the council discussed possible options for the Regional Park fence. The fence needs some improvements, and the council was working to determine what their best options were.  The council also discussed whether the City should pay for the...
Wright County Taxpayer Services has begun mailing the 2024 Truth in Taxation notices. Taxpayers who have not received their notice can call (763) 682-7585 to obtain another copy. Electronic notices went out late Monday (Nov. 13) to those who have signed up for that service. The Truth in Taxation...
There is a disposal box located outside of the Planning & Zoning Office at the Wright County Government Center (3650 Braddock Ave. NE, Buffalo) to recycle unused or non-functioning Christmas lights. The weather has been mild the last few weeks, and if you took advantage of the opportunity to...
The Buffalo Knights of Columbus are again selling Christmas trees this year. We are located on the east side of Hwy. 25, across from Walmart by the middle school sports fields. There will be over 550 trees this year ranging from $40-$150. Shoppers can select from Fraser Firs, Scotch, White, and...
BCO will be hosting Holiday for Orchestra with Ringers and Singers on Sunday, December 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $12 to $15.  Special guests include: wRight Ringers, Wright County Chamber Chorus, and the Buffalo High School Concert Choir...
The Annual Festival of Trees at the Wright County Historical Society (2001 Hwy 25 N, Buffalo) will be held from Friday, December 1, through Saturday, January 6. Experience a holiday wonderland with over 80 trees and vignettes decorated by local organizations and businesses.  Festival of Trees is...
The annual Caroling at the Historic Hanover Bridge in downtown Hanover event will be held on Friday, December 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Area church and school choirs will be performing classic Christmas carols; there will be llamas dressed in festive holiday attire, an authentic one-horse open...

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Tom Bauman never sought attention for his military service, so when he was asked to be the keynote speaker at Buffalo High School’s Veterans Day Program this year, his initial impulse was to decline...
Despite cooler weather, last Saturday’s annual trick-or-treat event in Buffalo was a big success. Many kids, and some parents dressed up in fun costumes and went from business to business filling...
On October 22, at 3:55 a.m., St. Cloud PD officers responded to the area of the 700 Block of 6th Avenue South for a report of multiple gunshots fired at the location. Officer arrived in the area and...
The Buffalo Rotary Adopt-a-Family Program invites you to partner with Buffalo Rotary in making the holidays brighter for an area family in need.  The need continues to grow as many families continue...
A special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for the...
Sunday, November 5, marks the end of daylight savings time and is the day we fall back again. On November 5, remember to turn your clocks back an hour at 2:00 a.m. There will be an extra hour of...
The Highway 25 (TH-25) detour in Buffalo, is planned to be removed by Friday, November 3, at 12:00 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, or further updates, visit: https://www.ci.buffalo.mn...
The Wright County Chamber Chorus will present “America Sings” on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo in honor of Veteran’s Day.  The 7:00 p.m. Concert will include several patriotic...
The Wright County Horticultural Society will host Matt Mosher at 6:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Covenant Church, 1601 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, on Monday, November 13. This event is free and open to the...
Fall leaf pick-up for the city of Buffalo will be November 14-16. Leaves need to be bagged and placed beside your normal trash receptacle by 7:00 a.m. on your normal pick-up day. Use compostable bags...

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