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The popularity of outdoor living spaces has increased dramatically over the last decade. The National Association of Home Builders® notes that industry projections estimate the outdoor living market will reach $26.8 billion by 2027. That's a testament to the popularity of spaces that are...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   A pocket gopher looking for a place to dig. Photo: USDA Forest Service - Coeur d'Alene Field Office, Bugwood.org   If you’ve noticed fresh mounds, wilting plants, or collapsing turf, you may be dealing with one of Minnesota’s most...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Kathleen Rhoades is a plant breeder who works for the Savanna Institute, a non-profit organization that focuses on sustainable food production systems. Their major emphasis is on agroforestry, which integrates trees and shrubs into crop...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Updates are over, we’re still here! This will be our final update of the season. We know you still have a lot of farming to do this fall, but we generally find that there’s less to say in September as things start to wind down. It’s too...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Apples Apple scab cultural management: Encouraging leaf decomposition Article: Apple storage disorders and recommendations for four UMN varieties Did you see moldy core in your apples this year? Grapes Harvest efficiency:...
Friday, Sept. 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Through remembrance services, community gatherings, and...
A Monticello man is facing second-degree murder charges following the fatal shooting of 57-year-old Daniel Ferdelman during a dispute at a Monticello residence on Sept. 3. Steven Stahlberg, 48, was arrested later that morning after authorities located his vehicle in Cass County. He was subsequently...
Mark your calendar for this year’s Street Party of Hope on Thursday, Sept. 10. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event. It’s time once again to come together in support of each other, our local businesses, and to build community.  The Street Party of Hope has changed its theme over the...
The Hanover City Council reviewed and adopted the City’s 2027 preliminary budget and levy during its regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1.  Council and city staff worked to define the preliminary operating budget and levy during previous workshop meetings and set the preliminary budget...
We are excited to announce that the new Wright County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 505 CSAH 37 NE, Buffalo, will reopen to the public on Tuesday, September 15.   Temporary Facility Closing The temporary Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Maple Lake closed effective 5:00 p.m....

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The City of Buffalo received a generous $100,000 donation and approved a memorandum of understanding for the naming of a planned splash pad at the Buffalo Area Community Center. The splash pad,...
Buffalo Buffalo American Legion Post 270 will be celebrating Memorial Day beginning with the parade at 8:45 a.m. and program starting at 9:00 a.m., outside weather permitting, bring a lawn chair.  ...
Buffalo High School Presidential Award winners were honored at the 40th Annual Academic Awards Luncheon sponsored by the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce and held at Buffalo Evangelical Free Church on...
Candidate filing for the 2026 Primary and General Election opened on Tuesday, May 19. Candidate filing for local and school district offices will commence later this summer starting on July 14....
On Friday, May 15, at 7:38 p.m., a fire occurred at a duplex located at 807 1st Ave. NW in Buffalo. The fire was believed to have been started in the garage but is currently under investigation....
We are looking for one female and one male over the age of 65 by January 1, 2026, to honor as a Wright County Outstanding Senior Citizen. This nomination should be for someone that volunteers within...
The Wright County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual spring plant sale, offering a wide variety of shade and sun perennials for purchase.  The sale will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00...
Legion Post 305 will host a Memorial Day Service in Waverly on May 25 at Veterans Memorial Park, 502 Atlantic Ave., from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The service will feature an honored guest speaker,...
Minor setback doesn’t take away Buffalo’s share of Lake Conference title; Bison wins shootout over Lakeville South   Two days after the last week’s coaches poll revealed the Buffalo girls’ lacrosse...
Section 5-4A begins at Maple Grove; spirits high, despite 0-20 regular season   The good news or the bad news? Starting with the good, the section playoffs begin with all teams starting with a clean...

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