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Aurora Borealis, also known as the northern lights were visible in many areas of the state late on Sunday, April 23. The best visibility was between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The green hues lit up the sky and were shining to the north over Pelican Lake. (Photo by Emily Vojtech)
Multiple items in regard to long-term facilities maintenance were approved by the BHM School Board at their meeting on Monday, April 24. BHM School District Director of Buildings and Grounds John Heltunen presented the capital facilities and long-term facility maintenance (LTFM) budgets for the...
Music has a way of bringing out different emotions and memories in all of us. The romantic-themed music that will be featured in the Buffalo Community Orchestra’s upcoming concert is sure to elicit feelings of happiness, love, and excitement. The concert will feature Selections from “West Side...
On Tuesday, April 18, at the regular County Board meeting, Wright County commissioners said goodbye to long time County Attorney John Bowen who was recently appointed by Governor Walz as a district court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.  Bowen is the second attorney Wright County has...
The American flag will rise above the Rockford Veterans Memorial for the first time on Monday, May 8, at a 6 p.m. ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. The memorial embraces all six branches of the U.S. military, including Space Force that was established in 2019. The Rockford Lions Club and City...

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The weedlines are producing bass and pike on most of the area lakes. Clearwater Lake, Cedar Lake, Cokato Lake, and Big Swan Lake are producing walleyes in 12-20 ft. by using Jigging Raps or minnows....
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   One thing that nearly every woodland owner has is a curiosity for the history of their property. Understanding the history of the trees and...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Lady beetle larvae eat the same foods but look very different than adults. Photo: David Cappaert, Bugwood.org   All around us we see how...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Aphids are good candidates for control with soap.   Any place gardeners gather to talk about plants, there will be talk of soap. Dish soap...
Be sure to keep checking out the area Farmers Markets and produce stands to find locally grown produce for these fresh fall recipes.  If you have a favorite recipe, send it in! Recipes, with photo...
Harvest season is underway, and Wright County is, and will be, seeing varying yields this fall. The extreme heat and record drought levels have heavily impacted this year’s crops, and Adam Austing,...
The cooler fall mornings make for beautiful photo opportunities. Above, a fall sunrise casts a warm glow over the fog rolling through the fields on a farm near Rockford Township Hall. (Photo...
Commissioners approved an $87,257,925 levy at the Sept. 28 Wright County Board meeting, which represents a 5.75 percent increase over last year’s budget. While no one likes to see an increase, Wright...

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