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'Silver Queen' silver maple
April is Native Plant Month in the United States, giving us an opportunity to celebrate the plants that have evolved over thousands of years in our specific regions. These plants provide important habitat for...
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Lesser celandine has a bright yellow flower and heart-shaped leaves. Photo: Stephanie Day
Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), sometimes known as fig buttercup, is a short, perennial plant that is spreading in the Midwest. It has shiny,...
Preparatory work on Phase 1 of Hwy. 25 construction between Monticello and Buffalo began on Monday, April 13.
As of Tuesday, April 21, a full closure to through traffic is expected to begin and a detour will be in place via Cameron Ave. NE (Co. Rd. 131), Co. Rd. 37 NE, Co. Rd. 12 and Hwy. 55. ...
Heavy machinery is parked on 1st St. NE (Wide Street) in preparation for Phase A of Buffalo’s Northeast Area Reconstruction project scheduled to begin Monday, April 20. During this initial phase, 1st Avenue (between 1st Street South and Division Street) will be fully closed to traffic. First Avenue...
The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the Buffalo Days button design winner has been selected! This year, the Chamber received three creative entries for its annual button design contest and are thrilled to celebrate the talent in our community. Congratulations to Theodore...
The offices at Hanover City Hall will soon undergo a shift in personnel. Council met on Tuesday, April 7, and approved the appointment of current City Clerk Jenny Peterson, effective April 20, to serve as interim City Administrator. Current City Administrator Jennifer Nash announced that she has...
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is proud to honor 58 family farms whose legacy spans at least 150 years with the Sesquicentennial Farm award.
Established in 2008, the Sesquicentennial Farm award celebrates family farms who have sustained continuous ownership for at least 150 years, are...
The City of Buffalo Spring Clean-up Days are scheduled for Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 Calder Ave. NE, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both days.
Items eligible for disposal include: personal electronics, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, tires, furniture...
The Buffalo Senior Expo will take place on Wednesday, April 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 County Road 134. This free community event connects adults 55+, caregivers, and families with trusted local resources serving Wright County and surrounding communities.
Now...
The community is invited to attend the Buffalo Historical Society’s 3rd Annual Trivia Night on Tuesday, April 21, at the Buffalo Community Center, 206 Central Avenue. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
This year’s trivia theme celebrates the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, with all questions presented in an...
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This week, we will again focus on St. Patrick’s Day and some family-friendly meal options to help you celebrate this holiday.
St. Patrick’s Day is a great way to bring more veggies into your meals...
Monticello’s 7th Annual GlowFest brought light, energy, and community spirit to the riverfront this weekend, drawing a large crowd to the Monticello Community Center and West Bridge Park for an...
The Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 14. Grand Marshal of the parade will be Al and Julie Hudek, of Maple Lake.
There...
City Engineer Justin Kannas presented a Preliminary Engineering Report regarding the Hwy. 55 sewer and water extension project during Monday night’s city council meeting. The plan, requested by...
The 1950s housewife was a stay-at-home woman who typically managed the household, including cooking, cleaning, and caring for her children while her husband “brought home the bacon.”
The media...
Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will hold their annual meetings on Tuesday, March 10. Known as Township Day, these meetings are held each year on the second Tuesday in March and are a defining feature of...
Believe it or not, summer and the Buffalo Days community celebration is right around the corner! It’s time now to create the 2026 Buffalo Days button! The Buffalo Days committee would like to...
A free indoor personal care item distribution event will be held Saturday, March 7, at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc. in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S). The event will have special personal care bags...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation ended winter load increases in the Metro frost zone (includes Wright County) on March 3 and began spring load restrictions. The restrictions are put in...
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