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Climate adaptation strategies for forests vary across a spectrum of options, and an effective strategy is to experiment with multiple approaches across a landscape. Extension has tree selection lists to guide you no matter which strategy...
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A regenerating aspen stand
When we were developing the climate-ready woodlands tree recommendation lists, we were often surprised about which tree species were noton these lists, including iconic Minnesota species such as quaking aspen...
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Image: Young grape shoots damaged by late spring frost (May 11th, 2021). Photos taken by Madeline Wimmer.
Cold stress and frost damage have the potential to impact perennial fruit crops during different times of the year, and springtime...
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We've developed a new webpage for growers to learn about projected climate changes in Minnesota, and strategies for resilience that are specific to Minnesota, and to vegetable farming.
Climate models project the following about our future...
Much-needed moisture in the form of snow and rain blanketed the state Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. This photo is from Sturges Park in Buffalo on Monday morning. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Prior to the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose school board meeting last Monday, March 25, at 7:00 p.m., a public comment period at 6:30 p.m. brought out standing-room-only attendance in support of teachers in their contract negotiations with District 877.
Students and parents took turns addressing the...
Wright County Commissioners took time last week to reflect upon and recognize the great work done by Wright County staff at an annual Employee Recognition Ceremony at their March 19 board meeting.
Each spring an Employee of the Year and Group of the Year is chosen for their exemplary efforts over...
As the snow melts and the first buds of spring emerge, the Buffalo Community Theater (BCT) is set to breathe new life into the classic tale of “Enchanted April.” This heartwarming production, opening on April 5, promises to be a highlight of the community theater’s cultural calendar.
Set in the...
Wright County property owners will soon be receiving their annual Notice of Valuation and Classification for the 2024 Assessment, property taxes payable in 2025. This is the first of three notifications that property owners will receive regarding the 2025 property taxes, with the Truth in Taxation...
The City of Buffalo Water Department will be flushing hydrants Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 26.
Hydrant flushing is done spring and fall to ensure hydrants are in working order for fire protection and to remove mineral deposits that may accumulate in the water distribution system.
In...
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It’s another December, and that means another Star Wars movie review!
I’ve said before that I’m a big fan of the Star Wars franchise, and that I very much enjoy watching those movies and finding...
On Thursday, Dec. 12, the annual Canadian-Pacific Holiday Train rolled into Buffalo, bringing with it holiday cheer, tunes, and tidings of great joy. Each year, the Holiday Train makes its way from...
On Sunday, Dec. 15, at 10:50 p.m., a Wright County Deputy was conducting a traffic stop on US HWY 12, and during the course of his duties dealing with the vehicle and driver that had been stopped,...
See the Christmas story come to life at the Living Nativity at Buffalo Covenant Church, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21 and 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Living Nativity is an interactive, walk-through event...
The final levy and the 2020 budget for the City of Buffalo has now been set after the Buffalo City Council approved both on Monday, December 16.
The proposed levy for 2020 is $8,439,165, an increase...
With 2020 on their minds, the Wright County Board of Commissioners voted during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to set next year’s annual budget and to establish the county’s total certified...
Whether you’re a classic Christmas carol fan or up for what’s new in music these days, there was fun for everyone to be had last Thursday, when the Canadian-Pacific Holiday Trail rolled into town,...
Opportunity sometimes breeds success.
In the case of the Buffalo gymnastics team, the absence of their top all-around gymnast has produced both positive and negative results.
The negative is two...
One year ago, Jack Ryden was a sophomore goalie playing Junior Gold hockey.
Now a junior, Ryden has been given the opportunity to create a spark as the starting netminder for the Buffalo varsity team...
Week two of the season went similar to the first one for the Buffalo wrestling squad.
Eden Prairie visited Buffalo last Thursday for the Bison’s inaugural match in the Lake Conference. The Eagles...
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