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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Apples Article: Red star rust: Scout for a new apple disease More on cedar-apple rust  Day-neutral strawberries Harvest season ramping up in southern Minnesota Management: Runner removal Fruit diagnostics: Misshapen fruit...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Melons are one of the trickiest plants to grow, because the guidelines around harvest are confusing and often contradictory. I often hear growers express frustration because their melons seem ripe but don’t have much flavor, or because...
What you did NOT hear last Saturday at the 21st Annual Hanover Harvest Festival: “I’m bored.” “When are we going home?” “It’s too hot out!” Some of what you DID hear: “Look how fast those people can run!” “Those are funny-looking cars.” “When is the parade starting? I want lots of candy.” “I’ll...
Residents on the north end of Howard Lake were surprised this week when a motion camera captured an unexpected visitor. What appears to be an adult mountain lion, or cougar, tripped the camera in the overnight hours on Monday, July 27. Adam Stennet, a Conservation Officer with the Minnesota DNR...
The Buffalo City Council approved a recommendation by the Heritage Preservation Advisory Board for the approval of an application which places the 4th Avenue NW neighborhood onto the City’s Register of Heritage Places during a brief regular city council meeting on Monday, August 3.   Community...
The City of Buffalo is aware of the recent cyber-attacks targeting water infrastructure and takes the threat seriously. We have not experienced any incidents affecting our utility systems. Our Utility and IT teams use multiple layers of cybersecurity protections and continuously monitor and review...
Wright County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, for Minnesota’s 2026 primary election, an important step in determining which candidates will advance to the general election on November 3.    The primary ballot will include races at the federal, state, and local levels, depending on a...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 6. Performances are held each Thursday through August 27, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.  This week’s concert features 7 Wonders of Rock, performing 70’s & 80’s Rock, sponsored by Old National Bank. Bring your lawn...
On Saturday, August 15, the Gear-Head Get Together swap meet and show will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in downtown Maple Lake. Bring your cars, trucks, hotrods, motorcycles, scooters, tractors, snow-machines, lawn mowers, commercial vehicles, and other mechanical devices to this all-day...
Cokato, once again, welcomes all to the 77th annual Cokato Corn Carnival, August 10-12, in beautiful Peterson Park. Neighbors, family, and friends will be able to enjoy some beloved returning favorites along with a few new experiences during the best three days of summer. A full schedule can be...

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Ylitalo, Kubu lead Bison past Delano; Buffalo finishes fourth at Medina   After two straight Mondays where two scheduled Lake Conference meets were wiped out due to weather, the Buffalo boys’ golf...
Shot put, discus has history of success   One of the strongest events for the Buffalo boys’ track and field team in recent seasons has come from its throwers. Since the 2021 season, the Bison have...
Lamberts emerges as one of state’s best    The Buffalo girls’ track and field team continues to impress this season. One big reason for that success is the record-setting year from senior Rose...
May is a busy time of year for everyone. The littlest among us just want to play outside all day.  School age kids are starting summer activities while trying to stay engaged in the classroom....
A steady stream of visitors moved across the Civic Center floor during the Heartland Senior Expo held April 22 in Buffalo. Area seniors explored programs and services aimed at enhancing quality of...
Wright County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors were crowned at the South Shore Event Center in Howard Lake on Saturday, April 18.  This year’s princesses are Ella Havisto, of Montrose, and Sophie...
Correction Notice: An article on the front page of the April 23 print edition of the Journal-Press highlighting the upcoming BCO performance incorrectly spelled Dr. Andrew Burgdorf’s last name in...
The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board met Monday, April 27, where members approved final budget revisions for the 2025–26 school year and reviewed long-term facility maintenance proposals....

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