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Few people would deny summer is a season of relaxation. But that familiar laid back vibe does not mean summer also can't be a time for adventure.
The definition of an adventure depends on who does the defining. To some, an adventure may entail relaxing on a boat as it sways back and forth on a...
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Apples
Measuring fruit ripeness: Starch test
Grapes
Growth stage update: Veraison
Bird netting and other deterrents
Should Minnesota growers be concerned about smoke taint this year?
Day-neutral strawberries
Seasonal check in:...
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After a week of cooler days and a lot of smoke, we’re seeing some more typical summer conditions. Crops are responding well to the heat; our heat loving crops like tomatoes and peppers are finally ripening in fields as planting for fall...
As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close.
People may not be eager to do much in their gardens come August,...
Hanover-area residents always look forward to the annual harvest festival the first Saturday in August, and this year was no exception. The weather gods deserve a standing ovation as the day was perfect.
Kicking off festivities earlier in the week was the Miss Hanover Mother/Daughter Victorian Tea...
The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 42nd Annual Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 16, with over 150 artisans (40% are new) from all over the state, featuring unique handmade items. The festival will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., rain or shine, in downtown Buffalo...
Celebrate Montrose Home Town Days will be held Friday– Sunday, August 15 through 17, with events and activities mostly held at the Montrose Community Center and Lion’s Park, but there is fun to be had all over town.
Celebrate Montrose Home Town Days is a fun community event with live music, food...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, August 4. Several agenda items were up for council discussion and consideration during the meeting.
Open Forum
Buffalo resident Owen Clarke addressed the council during the open forum portion of the meeting, citing concerns regarding the potential for the...
The Minnesota Demographers office has released 2024 census data for the state. Wright County remains on a projected course of continued growth, with overall population and household numbers increasing steadily.
Between 2020 and 2024, the county’s population jumped approximately 8.6%, becoming one...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 7. Performances are held each Thursday through August 28, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.
This week’s concert features Shane Martin Band performing county music, sponsored by the Buffalo American Legion. Bring your lawn...
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Buffalo mashes Spuds to win first section title in nine years
The large contingent of Buffalo fans that made their way to Sartell High School’s gymnasium for last Friday’s Section 8AAAA...
STMA all-business in conquering 4A state championship
The theme the entire year for the St. Michael-Albertville girls’ basketball team was “unfinished,” referring to unfinished business following...
Each year on March 29, the United States honors the brave individuals who fought in the Vietnam War. Supporting National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a worthy effort that can send the right message to...
Have you ever wondered “Why ham at Easter?” With a little research it sounds like, before refrigerators, people would cure ham during the winter months and when the ham thawed out in the spring it...
The Polar Plunge came to Buffalo Lake on Saturday, March 11. Approximately 339 people took the plunge into the freezing lake to raise money towards Special Olympics. Buffalo had a fundraising goal of...
The Maple Lake annual Grande Day Parade was well attended on Saturday, March 11, despite the snowy weather. People from the area came to enjoy the cherished tradition of celebrating Irish heritage....
The Wright County Board gave a letter of support and use of their lobbyist to the Wright Technical Center to help in their pursuit of $9.5 million in State funds at its most recent meeting.
The...
The Christus Chorus from Concordia University, St. Paul will be in concert on Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Sanctuary as part of their 2023 Annual Holy Week Tour. The...
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