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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   HPAI or avian flu never left the United States in 2022 like it did in 2015. So it’s likely that by the end of March, Minnesota will again start to see the virus affect chickens, turkeys and wild waterfowl. Our guidelines to reduce avian...
On the evening of Thursday, January 19, the 2022 Radio Wigwam Award show was celebrated at The Bedford in London, UK, where they announced the nominees and winners. They considered over 4,500 music acts from all over the world, sorted the nominees into 15 categories, and former Buffalo student...
Kelly Rae Zitzloff, of Buffalo, shared her inspiring story along with Founder and retired CEO of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, Rich Scherber, also from Buffalo. They both shared their stories at the Wright County Jail on Friday, February 24. Zitzloff spent 25 years in and out of jail and was...
City Engineer Justin Kannas presented the TH-25 South reconstruction advance construct agreement to the Buffalo City Council on Monday, March 6. “This agreement is the path forward,” Kannas stated. Kannas recommended to council to approve the agreement. Kannas gave an overview of the agreement and...
The Polar Plunge fundraiser will be in Buffalo on Saturday, March 11, at Sturges Park (401 Lake Blvd. South, Buffalo). Check in begins at 11:00 a.m., with the event beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Polar Plunge supports Special Olympics Minnesota. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics...
Spring Load Restrictions will take effect on Wright County Highways at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 10. Posted axle weight limit signs will govern the vehicle weights on posted roads. All restriction limits are gross axle weights. No overweight permits will be issued to vehicles that exceed the posted...
Minnesota’s 1,777 townships will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Known as Township Day, these annual meetings are held every year on the second Tuesday in March and sets townships apart from other forms of local government. At this meeting, residents of the townships will meet...
The Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 11. There will be a variety of activities for all to enjoy. There is a craft sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Maple Lake Elementary School (200 Hwy. 55 E, Maple Lake). Irish Scamper...
The Central Minnesota Area Job Fair will be taking place on Wednesday, March 15, at Monticello High School (5225 School Blvd., Monticello) from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The job fair is intended to help prospective employers and employees get together. All are welcome to attend this annual event. For more...
Saints and Stage proudly presents “Law and Order C-Rhyme and Pun-ishment.” There will be showings on Friday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 11, and Sunday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m. at STFX (St. Francis Xavier) Faith and Education Center located at 219 19th Street NW, Buffalo. Tickets cost...

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   The 150th Wright County Fair was held last week, from July 21-25, and the event drew in thousands of fans and participants, all eager to enjoy the festivities after the 2020 Fair was canceled due...
Gunderson made most of disappointing senior season; three-sport athlete chooses D-II football route   There are multi-sport athletes, and then there is Luke Gunderson. The recent graduate of Buffalo...
Gifted athlete showcased talented swings in hockey, tennis, golf; Carothers headed to UW-River Falls   Allisen Carothers’ number one sport throughout her high school career at Buffalo High School was...
If the 1927 song "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream" by Howard Johnson, Billy Moll and Robert A. King is correct, then the world has been a noisy place for quite some time. Though the...
Bass are being caught using plastics or topwater baits, in the weeds on most lakes. They can be found both shallow and deep. Northern pike remain active on Maple, French, and Clearwater Lakes. Locate...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   This time of year, we often hear reminders to watch for zebra mussels, the well-known striped aquatic invasive species (AIS). This summer...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Marestail produces thousands of seeds. The white fuzz of the flowers means this plant is ready to distribute its seed.   While much of...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Hot weather can cause tomato flowers to wither and become brittle, falling off the plant easily.   Minnesota is moving through another...

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