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Few attractions offer more excitement than an amusement park. Thrill seekers love a ride on soaring roller coasters and other attractions that do their best to provide all the adventure a human body can handle. The uniquely thrilling nature of amusement parks makes them an ideal place to spend one'...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Tune into our WCCO Radio “Smart Gardens” show on Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., for answers to your lawn and garden questions. Dial in AM 830 on your radio or ask your smart speaker. Or listen to Smart Gardens podcastswhenever you have the time.  ...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   'Silver Queen' silver maple   April is Native Plant Month in the United States, giving us an opportunity to celebrate the plants that have evolved over thousands of years in our specific regions. These plants provide important habitat for...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Lesser celandine has a bright yellow flower and heart-shaped leaves. Photo: Stephanie Day   Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), sometimes known as fig buttercup, is a short, perennial plant that is spreading in the Midwest. It has shiny,...
Preparatory work on Phase 1 of Hwy. 25 construction between Monticello and Buffalo began on Monday, April 13.  As of Tuesday, April 21, a full closure to through traffic is expected to begin and a detour will be in place via Cameron Ave. NE (Co. Rd. 131), Co. Rd. 37 NE, Co. Rd. 12 and Hwy. 55. ...
Heavy machinery is parked on 1st St. NE (Wide Street) in preparation for Phase A of Buffalo’s Northeast Area Reconstruction project scheduled to begin Monday, April 20. During this initial phase, 1st Avenue (between 1st Street South and Division Street) will be fully closed to traffic. First Avenue...
The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the Buffalo Days button design winner has been selected! This year, the Chamber received three creative entries for its annual button design contest and are thrilled to celebrate the talent in our community. Congratulations to Theodore...
The offices at Hanover City Hall will soon undergo a shift in personnel. Council met on Tuesday, April 7, and approved the appointment of current City Clerk Jenny Peterson, effective April 20, to serve as interim City Administrator. Current City Administrator Jennifer Nash announced that she has...
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is proud to honor 58 family farms whose legacy spans at least 150 years with the Sesquicentennial Farm award. Established in 2008, the Sesquicentennial Farm award celebrates family farms who have sustained continuous ownership for at least 150 years, are...
The City of Buffalo Spring Clean-up Days are scheduled for Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 Calder Ave. NE, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both days.  Items eligible for disposal include: personal electronics, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, tires, furniture...

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Maple Lake Royalty were all bundled up and waving during last Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Maple Lake. Despite the cold, blustery weather, many parade-watchers enjoyed the annual Irish...
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts presented “Dear Evan Hansen,” a Tony Award-winning musical, from March 11-16, in St. Paul. The cast included Buffalo native Michael Fabisch, who played the...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, March 17. A Public Hearing was held regarding the use of a temporary tax abatement for the expansion of fiber internet infrastructure installation. The City of...
An 18-year-old Monticello High School senior was killed when the motorcycle he was operating crashed during a traffic stop Monday, March 10, on Highway 10 in Becker, authorities said. The MHS student...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, March 10. A public hearing was held to receive and accept a Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan, which is a requirement of the Minnesota Pollution Control...
American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr., of Connecticut, is coming to Buffalo and will speak on issues of importance to Minnesota veterans. LaCoursiere is strongly committed to...
Township elections were held on Tuesday, March 11. Due to results being posted after the Journal-Press deadline, we are providing the following results for these townships in this week’s issue. •...
Fare for All, a local program to make fresh produce and frozen meats more affordable for local families will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo (...
Authorities report that a man has been arrested after driving through multiple yards and crashing into another vehicle in an attempt to avoid a traffic stop. According to the Minnesota State Patrol,...
Buffalo native and resident Emily Christine Holt is a Digital Composite Artist (non-AI) who has a passion for creativity and unique eye for the arts. Many of Holt’s creations focus on the subject...

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