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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     Perplexed about your peonies? Lawn got you down? Tune into our WCCO Radio “Smart Gardens” show on Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., for answers to your lawn and garden questions. Dial in AM 830 on your radio or ask your smart speaker. Or listen to ...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Multicolored Asian lady beetle larva feed on aphids, which helps farmers during the growing season.   Driving through rural Minnesota this week, the dust clouds rising above the fields were a sure sign: soybean harvest season is in full...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites area residents and travelers to a public meeting to learn about 2026 roadwork plans for Highway 25 from Buffalo to Monticello, Wright County.   Two open-house style meetings will be held Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Wright County Government Center,...
Buffalo Mayor Steve Downer, City officials, and ISD 877 representatives were surrounded by smiling elementary students during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated playground at Lions Park on Wednesday, September 24. Excited kids took a break from their...
Buffalo High School seniors Robert Brekenridge and Keeley Anonen were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during a coronation ceremony on Monday, Sept. 29 at BHS Performing Arts Center. Runners-up were Kris Adair for king and Alyssa Dumke for queen. (Photo by Paul Downer/BHM Communications...
At the Sept. 23 meeting of the Wright County Board, the commissioners unanimously approved setting the 2026 preliminary certified levy – the amount paid through property taxes – of $106,016,926, which represents 47 percent of the county’s proposed 2026 budget. The process of arriving at the final...
The Wright County Board of Commissioners recognized the value of 4-H in the county by officially proclaiming Oct. 5-11 as National 4-H Week. Sophie Salmela made the case for the youth development program at the Tuesday, Sept. 23, County Board meeting. Salmela is a senior in high school and...
The 16th annual fundraiser for Love INC-Big Woods will be held on Friday, October 3, starting at 4:00 p.m., at the Buffalo Covenant church.  A catered dinner will be offered, the Benson Family singers (barbershop and gospel music), and the church’s world-famous silent auction. Find out what Love...
The Buffalo Police Department will be holding an open house on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the police station located at 215 1st Ave. NE, Buffalo.  There will be free donuts and coffee, tours of the police department building, police squad cars on display, and...
The City of Buffalo Water Department will be flushing hydrants Monday, October 6 through Saturday, October 18. Hydrant flushing is done spring and fall to ensure hydrants are in working order for fire protection and to remove mineral deposits that may accumulate in the water distribution system....

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Buffalo looks to replace key seniors; season starts after four practices   The Buffalo girls’ tennis team traditionally has kicked off its competitive season the same week as the opening day of...
Athletics, Huskies, Lakers, Larks to state; four Bulldogs selected in draft   Two regular season losses are the only thing standing in the way of a perfect season thus far for the Delano Athletics. A...
Did you know... Canning was actually introduced by Nicholas Appert in 1795 as a challenge by Napoleon Bonaparte.   Napoleon offered a reward for whoever could develop a safe, reliable food...
One of the many block parties celebrated on Tuesday, August 1, was at Douglas Drive in Buffalo. Many neighbors came together and enjoyed the evening, which included members of the Buffalo Fire and...
Please join us for the Kiddie parade during Celebrate Montrose on Saturday, August 19. Lineup will begin at 10:15 a.m. at City Hall and will begin at 10:30 a.m., ending at Lions Park.  Come dressed...
The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 40th year of hosting the Buffalo Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on the streets of downtown...
Public hearing on cannabis set for Aug. 15    An agreement with US Bank Stadium regarding overtime opportunities for Wright County deputies came into question at the Tuesday, Aug. 1, Wright County...
On Saturday, August 19, the Gear-Head Get-Together show and swap meet will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in downtown Maple Lake. Bring your cars, trucks, hot-rods, motorcycles, scooters,...

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