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Crisp autumn air will soon be rolling in and the leaves on trees will be trading their vivid green hues for shades of orange, red and purple. Fall begins on the autumnal equinox. Although people may see it as the official kickoff to bonfires and flannels, that's not the only interesting part of...
Snacking is a genuine phenomenon. In fact, it seems nearly every adult reaches for one or more snacks at one point in a typical day.
According to a 2023 review published in the journal Nutrients, more than 90 percent of adults in the United States report eating one or more snacks on any given day....
Modern consumers are faced with many options when they visit the bread aisle of their local grocery store. When met with so many options, it can be challenging to figure out which bread is the healthiest.
By and large, whole grain bread tends to be the healthiest option. Whole grain bread retains...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 20. 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...
The 18th annual Classics by the Lake will be held at Sturges Park in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Morrie’s Buffalo Ford, the car show is free for...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, Aug. 10. Grace Place Executive Director Kim Niska was invited to provide an update on happenings at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc., a nonprofit organization...
Maple Lake was the place to be last Saturday as car enthusiasts gathered for the 15th annual Gear-Head Get Together, a tradition that brings together a collection of classic vehicles, powerful muscle...
Buffalo swings into competition three days after practices begin; experienced lineup returns
Head Coach Simona Erickson has arguably the toughest assignment of all fall sports teams when it comes...
Two losses to Kimball ends Buffalo’s season; Bulldogs offense held to four runs in three games
The biggest offensive slump of the season came at the worst possible time for the Buffalo Bulldogs....
Buffalo catcher gets hit in High School All-American game
Tyson Moore has big dreams of someday playing professional baseball. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Moore, an incoming senior at Buffalo High...
Gardens and Farmers Markets are now full of all the late-summer goodies.
This week, we will focus on some delicious recipes to help you make good use of these bounties. Enjoy!
Parmesan Tomato...
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