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A beautiful garden is a wonder to behold. After a homeowner toils in the yard amending the soil and planting, it's imperative that a garden be given the best chance to thrive. However, the natural wildlife that shares the space might see that newly cultivated land as the perfect place to enjoy an...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Echinacea may reseed and produce young plants that usually wait to bloom till their second year.   Native plants have naturally evolved in a specific region over thousands of years. They are well-adapted to the local climate and soil...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     Mystery of the month   How do you identify which animal browsed on your shrubs over the winter? Find the solution to our mystery at the end of this article.   Pests and diseases   Do not prune oaks from April through October. The fungus...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   We are reviving and revising a series of crop-specific deep-dive articles we published in 2021. This week we are focusing on crops in the Brassica family, and tips for growing them successfully. By planning ahead and anticipating...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Introduction Whether you’re working on a new vineyard block, elongating cordons for further established vines, or replacing winter-injured or declining cordons, tying down canes to fruiting wire is something all vineyards end up doing...
Join the Wright County Chamber Chorus and the wRight Ringer Community Handbell Ensemble (celebrating their 30th year) for a concert of “Making Memories.”  Selections will include vocal and instrumental favorites such as “Try to Remember,” “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “For Good” (...
Dedication, commitment, technique, and strength are just a few of the requirements of competitive powerlifting. Buffalo High School sophomore Jack Cummings recently participated in a four-day national USA Powerlifting (USAPL) competition held in Appleton, Wisconsin, from March 20 - 23. Cummings...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, April 7. A public hearing was held regarding the vacation of an additional five-foot drainage and utility easement at 1304 Landstown Road, as the parcel was not properly vacated prior to the construction of the home. The property currently has a 10-foot...
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office took another step forward in the process of implementing Body-Worn Cameras last week. A short county board meeting on Tuesday, April 1, ended with a similarly brief public hearing to allow input and comment on the Sheriff’s Office draft Body-Worn Camera policy....
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, April 1. Mayor Greg Zgutowicz opened the meeting to a packed city hall. Lieutenant Jeff Kirchoff from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) provided updates related to citizen concerns regarding a property on the Hennepin County side of Hanover....

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The MN Dept. of Transportation has announced that annual spring load restrictions for vehicles allowed on specific roads took effect at 12:01 a.m., Monday, March 3. The restrictions are put in place...
I really am fascinated by the “uncommon” or different kinds of critters. I really like the kind of critters that are not like other animals and stand out with a specific feature or uniqueness. Which...
Bison senior came seconds away from state title; STMA wins team title, five individual champions   It took until Feb. 20 polls before Buffalo senior Ryan Babatz first cracked Guillotine wrestling’s...
Evenson, Close, Lemus earn section championships; Bison break three school records at Brainerd   The remarkable season the 2024-25 Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team currently is displaying got even more...
Buffalo fall 66-61 in section playoffs   The emotions were almost a sense of disbelief for fans and members of the Buffalo girls’ basketball team following last week’s Section 8-4A quarterfinal road...
The air fryer is a favorite kitchen appliance for many people. There are so many ways to utilize all the different options that are included on an air fryer.  Here are some exciting, delicious air...
Sue Lee served on the Buffalo Montrose Hanover School board from 2006 - 2024 and was recently named to the Minnesota All-State School Board.  Prior to serving on the BHM board, Lee was a teacher in...
Calleigh Brown Kennedy and Frank Etter were this year’s community members the Buffalo boys’ basketball team showed support to during last Friday’s Coaches vs. Cancer game against Edina. Brown Kennedy...

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