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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     If you’ve lived through more than one Minnesota spring, you’ve learned not to trust the calendar, no matter what tradition says. A lot of gardeners rely on the adage: Good Friday is potato-planting day, if the weather allows. Some years...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   We’re kicking off our crop deep dive series again this year, with deep-dive articles on a variety of crops to help you prepare for the growing season. We’re starting the year with head lettuce and Brassicas, two sets of early season crops...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Many commonly grown Minnesota vegetables can be infected by plant viruses.  With their limited means of prevention and no control options post-infection, these diseases can be devastating.  Solanaceous crops, especially peppers and...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the starting date for. Hwy. 25 construction between Monticello and Buffalo. The project begins Monday, April 13, and will include a full closure to thru traffic (homes and businesses will be accessible within the construction zone during most...
Wright County Deputy Rob Mossman has announced his candidacy for Wright County Sheriff, bringing more than 22 years of law enforcement experience and a campaign focused on safe communities, responsible spending, and strengthening trust between law enforcement and residents. Mossman, a Wright County...
The Buffalo Senior Expo will take place on Wednesday, April 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 County Road 134. This free community event connects adults 55+, caregivers, and families with trusted local resources serving Wright County and surrounding communities,...
Buffalo Community Theater is bringing the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play “Proof” by David Auburn to the stage, featuring a talented local cast and direction by Elvin Clark. Leading the production is Buffalo resident Christina Faye, a familiar face on the BCT stage, who takes on the role...
Rivers of Hope, the only domestic violence advocacy and prevention provider serving Wright and Sherburne Counties, is hosting its annual Red-Carpet Gala on April 24 at Rockwood’s in Otsego.  The event brings together community leaders, partners, and supporters for an evening dedicated to...
The 877 Scholarship Foundation will host its 32nd annual scholarship pork chop dinner on Thursday, April 9, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Buffalo High School (877 Bison Drive, Buffalo). Pricing options include: one pork chop meal for $12, two pork chop meals for $17, a brat meal for $10, or a hot...
We’ve received reports of scam texts requesting payment that claim to be from Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). Minnesotans are receiving fake text messages, phone calls, and emails about outstanding penalties and traffic tickets from entities claiming to be us, including:  • Minnesota Department...

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Bison 1-2 at home quad; Babatz wins Veldman tourney    Senior Ryan Babatz was used to laying out his opponent as starting left tackle on the Buffalo football team. Now competing in his second full...
Buffalo improves to 7-1 in section play; offense stalls at EP   Sauk Rapids-Rice owns one of the state’s top starting-five lineups in boys’ basketball. Buffalo owns one of the state’s deepest lineups...
Esterberg scores six in STMA’s rout over struggling Buffalo   It was a classic rivalry matchup last Saturday to help celebrate Hockey Day in Minnesota. Conference and section rivals St. Michael-...
It’s time for the Big Game! We don’t know about you, but for us it is more about the great food options! We’re always looking for something new to bring to events, and this week, we’ll share a few...
The City of Buffalo’s Planning Commission held a joint meeting with members of City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The meeting provided a unique opportunity to introduce the public to a preliminary...
The trial for Jarquez Javon Bedford, who faces second-degree murder charges in the death of former Buffalo resident, Andrea Cottew, began on Tuesday, January 21, at the Stearns County Courthouse in...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, January 13, for its first meeting of the year. Sam Solarz took an oath of office and was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Montrose. Solarz will serve a...
The 7th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake.  This is a free event, and free...

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