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When the weather heats up, the desire to take a trip away from home may grow. Ruby Home Luxury Real Estate estimates that the United States vacation rental market is $69 billion. It is forecast to grow at a rate of 7.4 percent between 2025 and 2030.
Individuals and families have various options to...
Outdoor living spaces provide a great way for people to spend more time outside. The chance to do just that is one of the variables that has driven the boom in outdoor living, which a recent survey from COGNITION Smart Data found is the most desired feature among nearly 23 percent of home buyers...
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Easy Elegance 'Head Over Heels'. Photo: Bailey Nursery
Roses may seem high-maintenance, but Minnesota gardeners know better. With the right varieties and a few smart habits, roses can be some of the most reliable, rewarding plants in a...
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Every June, just as the lilacs begin to fade and the mosquitoes begin their annual shakedown, I slip into a familiar role: tomato detective. Tomatoes are bold, dramatic, and occasionally guilty of suspicious behavior, and the clues to a...
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General Fruit
Webinar recording: SARE labor training, “Creating systems to mitigate on farm conflict”
UMN Extension Fruit Crop Reporting Tool
Apples
Growth stage and pest management update: Apples between 18-30mm
Grapes...
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Parts of the state have received rain over the last week, but most of the state is abnormally dry, with a few areas of southeast and north central Minnesota in moderate drought. There is a chance of rain and storms across the state in the...
The north end of the Highway 25 detour and closure between Buffalo and Monticello shifted as the new roundabout opened at County Road 37, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reports. The change took effect Tuesday, June 2.
The Highway 25 closure will extend northward from John Ause Memorial...
Traffic was flowing east/west at a steady clip last Tuesday morning as the roundabout opened at County Rd. 37 and Hwy. 25. Updates on Hwy. 25 construction are included in the story and above graphic. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Mayor Steve Downer opened Monday night’s June 1 Buffalo City Council meeting with an announcement of recognition for Jillian Pack who has served in the role of Student Liaison since 2023, where she provides updates to the council on events and happenings at Buffalo High School. Jillian will...
The Buffalo Hanover Montrose School Board met on Tuesday, May 26. Director of Finance and Operations Ryan Tangen highlighted annual resolutions for ISD 877 cooperatives Southwest Metro and Wright Technical Center, regarding tax levies to be approved in fall of 2026, payable in 2027, for fiscal year...
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Delano, Howard Lake, Maple Lake earn state berths
The Buffalo Bulldogs may not have qualified for this year’s Class A Amateur Baseball State Tournament, but a 21-3 season saw them go 6-0 versus...
Tomato Season!
This week, we will explore some delicious recipes featuring a garden staple, tomatoes! Tomatoes are for more than just BLTs! Explore all the different options for this delicious...
Hanover-area residents always look forward to the annual harvest festival the first Saturday in August, and this year was no exception. The weather gods deserve a standing ovation as the day was...
The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 42nd Annual Art & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 16, with over 150 artisans (40% are new) from all over the state, featuring unique...
Celebrate Montrose Home Town Days will be held Friday– Sunday, August 15 through 17, with events and activities mostly held at the Montrose Community Center and Lion’s Park, but there is fun to be...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, August 4. Several agenda items were up for council discussion and consideration during the meeting.
Open Forum
Buffalo resident Owen Clarke addressed the...
The Minnesota Demographers office has released 2024 census data for the state. Wright County remains on a projected course of continued growth, with overall population and household numbers...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 7. Performances are held each Thursday through August 28, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.
This week’s concert features...
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