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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Make the most of every opportunity that comes your way this week, Aries. You may not get many chances to test your mettle in the weeks to come, so it's important to act now.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, something that started out as a part-time venture could turn into much...
After a few months of fun in the sun, it can be difficult to admit that summer will soon be over. Lazy, hazy days likely filled the calendar, with time spent poolside or at a beach.
Just because summer is winding down doesn't mean that all the relaxing fun must cease. Families can extend the fun a...
Real estate prices skyrocketed in recent years and property values have remained high in many markets ever since. Conventional wisdom has long attested to the value of investing in real estate, but a significant percentage of hopeful homeowners may be struggling to find an affordable property in...
It is easy to put off estate planning for another day. But having a legally binding will drawn up is one of the most important financial and personal decisions a person can make. A will is not merely a document for the wealthy who have significant portfolios and real estate holdings. A will is a...
Summer ushers in hurricane season, which typically runs from early June to late fall in the Atlantic. In the Pacific, hurricane season typically begins in May and runs until November. Understanding these impressive storms can help the public better navigate the wild weather.
People can test their...
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Mystery of the month
Large patches of this lawn are turning brown this summer. These patches are typically green the rest of the year, but the browning area seems to be spreading wider each year.
The solution for what you should do...
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This week has brought some needed relief from drought, heat, and wildfire smoke. Temperatures have dropped dramatically and conditions have been excellent for field work, allowing farmers to catch up on weeding and all of the other tasks...
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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...
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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...
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The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 43rd Annual Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 15, with over 150 artisans from all over the state, featuring unique handmade items...
From the moment you arrive at the Wright County Fairgrounds in Howard Lake, the sights, sounds, and smells immediately signal that you have stepped into one of the area’s most familiar summertime...
Offense explodes for 28 runs, but Cobras eliminated in three games at Sub-State 10 tournament
There was no lack of offense in last week’s Sub-State Senior Legion Baseball Tournament.
Buffalo Post...
Buffalo goes back-to-back-to-back; James homers three times in 18-3 win over Stingers
The Buffalo Bulldogs took care of business on their end and got some help on the other.
With the magic number...
A thrill for young hockey fans who attended the Minnesota Wild Block Party on Thursday, July 23, at the Buffalo Cub Foods parking lot, was meeting team mascot “Nordy.” Pictured above are fans who got...
Ashbaugh pitches Buffalo to lone win; pitching pounded late in tournament
An early exit in a double-elimination baseball tournament always creates an uphill battle. For the Buffalo Junior Legion...
This week we are featuring blueberries!
Did you know:
The blueberry muffin is the Minnesota state muffin.
Native Americans call them “starberries.”
There are five major types of blueberries in the US...
Firefighters responded to a fire at Gopher State Storage at 9:18 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, where crews battled a blaze that damaged multiple storage units.
Buffalo Fire Chief John Harnois said...
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