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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Forsythia flower buds above the snowline did not survive winter temperatures. The buds that are blooming were covered with snow and protected from dieback.   You have to be tough to be a plant in Minnesota. Our plants endure cold, heat,...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Prune oaks like this Majestic Skies™ northern pin oak in the winter to avoid oak wilt, a fatal disease that affects both red and white oaks.   Trees and shrubs are long-lived, important landscape plants and are a good investment for any...
Xcel Energy held two open houses at the Monticello Community Center after two recent leaks at their Monticello Nuclear Plant. The open houses were held on Friday, March 24, and Monday, March 27. Representatives from Xcel Energy and the Minnesota Department of Health were present to provide...
Two swans enjoyed a stroll last Saturday on the Dague Avenue walking path just north of BHS. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Community Planning and Economic Development Director David Kelly spoke with the Buffalo City Council on Monday, March 20, regarding adopting an ordinance that had previously been discussed. The ordinance is in regard to zoning, specifically for the sale of THC Cannabinoids within the city of...
Wright County Commissioners approved raising the boarding fee for county jail inmates from $55 to $75 a day at their Tuesday, March 21, County Board meeting.  Commissioners held a public hearing on the fee change, which included adjustments to a couple other County services, including gas...
Austin Mehlhoff Copsey, 37, of Otsego, plead guilty to criminal vehicular homicide with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more in Wright County District Court. According to County Attorney Brian Lutes, the plea was an Alford plea due to a claimed lack of recollection of what happened to due to a...
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced the four days this year that all 75 state parks will waive vehicle permit fees for free admittance to all parks. The four days are Saturday, April 22, Saturday, June 10, Saturday, Sept. 9, and Friday, Nov. 24. For those looking for a...
The Wright County Dairy Princess and Ambassador Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 1, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buffalo (302 2nd Street NE). Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will begin at 12:00 p.m. Coronation will follow lunch. The Dairy Princess and Ambassador Program is...
The Montrose Parks and Recreation Commission will be hosting their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at Lions Park located at 260 2nd Street S, Montrose. There will be opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny and win gift baskets. Please bring your...

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Downtown Buffalo was the place to be on Saturday, Aug. 21 as the city held its 38th Annual Art & Craft Festival. Booths lined the streets, featuring vendors and their products. The farmers market...
Every year, Mary Elleston hosts a lemonade and cookie stand with the kiddos at her daycare, Mary’s Little Lambs Child Care, in Buffalo. This year, the stand was in support of the Bialke family, who...
The Wright County Attorney’s Office announced late Friday, Aug. 20 that it had reached a plea agreement with Alejandro Vega, 37 of Montrose, who was scheduled to go on trial this week in connection...
BHM Superintendent Scott Thielman shared with the School Board that the BHM School District will not be requiring masks, vaccinations, or social distancing for the 2021-22 school year. Members of the...
The Wright County Board zipped through their Aug. 17 meeting that had no timed items on the agenda in just over an hour. The majority of the discussion centered around committee minutes that led to...
A growing group of supporters is speaking up to promote the building of a Community and Arts Center in Buffalo – ideally located in the downtown core area.  Buffalo, as a scenic lakeshore city,...
From Thursday, Aug. 19 to Saturday, Aug. 21, over 3,000 people visited Monticello RV Center, but they weren’t looking to buy a recreational vehicle; they showed up to celebrate local heroes. For...
Experienced team, return of fans bring excitement back to Buffalo gymnasium          A sense of normalcy has this year’s Buffalo volleyball team excited for the upcoming season. While Covid is still...
Returning players determined to end long winless streak           When adding up all the difficulties the first two years as a member of the Lake Conference, offense appears to be the most...
In a year where everything could have spiraled downward, the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team finished the 2020 season on a high note. The hope is to carry that momentum into 2021.            Buffalo...

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