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Few getaways can feel as liberating as taking to the open road. Road trips have long held a spot in travel lovers' hearts, and many a book and film have helped to romanticize the idea of getting behind the wheel and heading off for parts unknown. As scenic as the open road can be, it's easy to get...
Golf requires both mental acuity and physical fitness. That's because the average golfer travels a significant distance over the course of a typical round. According to the PGA of America, the average PGA Tour pro will walk roughly 319 miles every season. Non-pros alike tend to accumulate the miles...
Outdoor entertaining is a big part of life when the weather warms up. An afternoon and evening spent enjoying warm weather in the backyard is the ideal for millions of people come summertime. An idyllic day entertaining outdoors can be compromised by insects. Biting insects may drive some people...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Apple Growth stage and pest management update: Fruit enlargement (3-6cm) San Jose scale and apple maggot info Rapid or Sudden Apple Decline Grapes Growth stage and pest management update: Fruit set entering stage II What causes...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   While things are cooler for now, the hot weather earlier this month means we are at a higher degree day total than we typically are for Mid-June. Keep up with your scouting, insects may show up earlier than we anticipate. Read on for...
The Wright County Car Club’s 43rd Annual Car Show helped kick off Buffalo Days last Sunday at the Buffalo Municipal Airport. One of the more beautiful vehicles on display was a 1956 Mercury Monterey, owned by Ken and Maria Felger. The Buffalo residents purchased the car in 1976 for $180. The...
The Buffalo Days 79th annual celebration continues through Sunday, June 21.  The food court will be open Thursday through Saturday. Event organizers are encouraging the community to make a special effort to support the food court during this year’s festivities. Due to ongoing construction and the...
A special presentation honoring the late Buffalo area native Diane Carlson Evans was held just prior to last Sunday’s Buffalo Community Orchestra’s concert in the park. The program recognized Carlson Evans’ extraordinary contributions to the nation and its veterans, particularly women who served...
The City of Buffalo held a public hearing and approved the usage of tax increment financing (TIF) for redevelopment at 111 Division Street E during the Monday, June 15, regular city council meeting.  The building, which has been vacant for the past five-to-six years, has been home to many...
It’s no secret that Wright County is the fastest growing county in Minnesota – it gets reaffirmed every year with Census and State Demographer data – but the growth of the county continues to increase at a significant pace. In the most recent State Demographer statistics (2025) – which serve as the...

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The Buffalo Community Orchestra will perform their annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 7. This popular musical celebration of orchestra, chorus, and bells began in the year 2000 and draws...
The City of Buffalo held a Truth in Taxation hearing during its regular city council meeting on Monday, Dec. 1. Truth in Taxation is an annual state statute requirement utilized to explain taxation...
This holiday seasons marks the 27th year of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern (CPKC) Holiday Train’s mission of spreading cheer while collecting food and raising money for food insecurity....
Deck the Halls returns to Buffalo on Saturday, December 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Sturges Park. The tree lighting will take place at 3:30 p.m. Bring the family for a visit with Santa who...
The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board met on Monday, Nov. 24.  Janel Bitzan, CPA, from BerganKDV, presented the district’s 2024-25 financial audit. The audit is done on an annual basis and is a...
The Wright County Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Online Auction opens Thursday, December 4, at 12:00 p.m., for bidding at www.wrighthistory.org. The Online Auction will run through Monday,...
Buffalo Covenant Church will be hosting their annual Festival of Christmas, a musical celebration of the story of Jesus. The event is free and will be held on Saturday, December 6, beginning at 6:30...
The St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus sponsored blood drive for Red Cross will be held Wednesday, December 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the St. Francis Xavier Church basement....
Downtown Annandale will come alive with festive cheer on Saturday, Dec. 13, as the community gathers for its annual Main Street Holiday celebration.  Spend the day and experience holiday fun...
  Three-year-old Elianna Renteria, of Montrose, is preparing for an exciting trip thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and a team of dedicated volunteers. Elianna was diagnosed with leukemia last...

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