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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Areas outlined in red and shaded in orange indicate where EAB quarantine is in effect. Map courtesy of MN Dept. of Ag.   Emerald ash borer (EAB) continues to cause problems for ash trees and the people who care about those trees. As...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     With a name as pleasant as yellow floating heart, and leaves to match with their whimsical shape, it’s no wonder that people chose to bring this aquatic plant into their water gardens. This is likely how the plant was initially...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Last spring and summer our team visited 100 small-scale vegetable farms in Minnesota to do soil health assessments, and one of the key drivers of healthy soil was tillage. Soils with less tillage had better aggregate stability, faster...
Sarah Bachmeyer-Parker delivered a speech to the fans at last Friday’s Buffalo boys’ basketball game against STMA in a Coaches vs. Cancer event/fundraiser. Sarah was diagnosed in March 2023 with incurable Stage 3 Multiple Myeloma, a rare cancer that develops in plasma cells. Laura Barta Lindquist ...
Warmer-than-normal January temperatures may have caused the Kites on Ice Festival to be canceled, but several cornhole enthusiasts gathered last Saturday, Feb. 10, at Huikko’s Bowling and Entertainment Center in Buffalo to compete and enjoy what would have been the cornhole tourney out at Buffalo...
Mayor Chris Kauffman opened the city of Hanover’s February 6 meeting with the pledge of allegiance and call to order. Council members approved the agenda and items related to the January 16 work session and January 25 special meetings.  Next, Mayor Kauffman opened the Citizen’s Forum where council...
The Wright County Planning Commission has decided, by a 5-1 vote, against moving forward with an Interim Use Permit to mine sand and gravel near the intersection of State Hwy. 25 N and County Rd. 113.  The meeting was held last Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Wright County Government Center. MBE, Inc. was...
To earn the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is to earn the highest form of recognition for financial reporting and as of just recently, Wright County has held that honor eight years in a row. Wright County Finance Director Lindsey Meyer shared the good news at the...
Friday, February 16, will be the first day of the 18-day direct balloting voting period. Eligible Wright County voters who align with one of the three major political parties in Minnesota (Republican, Democrat and Legal Marijuana Now) will be able to cast their ballots directly into the tabulator...
Look inside this issue of the Journal-Press on pages 4, 5, and 6 for an advertiser-supported special feature celebrating National FFA Week.  We’d like to thank the numerous small businesses and FFA members that were part of this year’s commemoration.   ​

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This contest is brought to you by the League of Minnesota Cities. To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to...
City of Buffalo staff members Beth Opheim-Geographic Information System/Engineering Technician and Adam Farrell- Parks Superintendent shared some important information about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB),...
Quarterfinal: Buffalo 6, Moorhead 0  |  Semifinal: Buffalo 1, Brainerd 0  |  Final: STMA 2, Buffalo 0   Historic season for Bison ends in 2-0 loss to STMA in finals; Soukup section coach of year  ...
Buffalo fifth in Lake standings; girls’ record five personal records   The Buffalo cross country teams had some stiff competition in last Thursday’s Lake Conference championships at Gale Woods Farm...
Minnetonka rushes for seven TDs in battle of top-10s   It would be hard-pressed to say one play turned the tide in a 40-point blowout loss, but an argument could be made for just that in last Friday’...
Offense freezes in 1-0 playoff loss   With the rain falling and the temperatures dropping, Bison senior goalkeeper Tyler Louwagie admitted, playing conditions for last Thursday’s Section 8AAA...
Getting ready for Halloween with some spooky meal ideas.  No tricks here, these are all sure to be a treat! ITS NOT TOO LATE!  If you have a tried-and-true recipe for the holidays, send it in for an...
Buffalo Community Theatre is kicking off its ’23-’24 season with this stage musical adaptation of the poignant and funny motion picture which captures the lovably crotchety characters through...

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