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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...
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...
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Celebrate a winter tradition at the 51st annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 7. Whether you’re an avid angler or looking for family-friendly fun, this event has something for...
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of residents being contacted by individuals impersonating WCSO deputies. The scam phone number may appear to be our main number of 763-...
An article titled, “Buffalo reviews Transportation Action Plan; discusses local impact of immigration,” published in the January 29 issue of the Journal-Press, recapped the Buffalo City Council...
Come join Wright County 4-H for a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Rockford Township Hall (3039 Dauge Ave. SE, Buffalo). The menu includes pancakes,...
The Buffalo American Legion will host a Family Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and includes pasta with garlic bread and a brownie dessert...
The STMA Robotics Team—known in competition as Team 7028, Binary Battalion—is inviting the community to rally behind local students at a unique fundraiser on Sunday, February 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:...
Wiggins lifts No. 1 Wayzata past No. 3 Buffalo; wins over STMA, Washburn keep Bison No. 3 in rankings
A capacity crowd got treated to arguably the best high school basketball game of the season in...
Seventh grader making mark on high school team; Bison go 1-2 over three duals
This year’s Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team is getting contributions from all shapes and sizes – young and old.
One of the...
Corbin’s hat trick ends 19-game skid against rival NWC; Bison face Alex to open section play
Senior captain Avery Corbin meant what she said following the Buffalo girls’ hockey team’s 2-2 tie at...
‘Team week’ leads to team success at St. Agnes; Bison finish 3-4 in Lake
After three straight weekends competing in individual tournaments, the Buffalo wrestlers focused their attention this past...
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