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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Mystery of the month   The snow melts, and you notice something is off with your lawn. What could be causing the turf near your sidewalks or other impermeable surfaces to die?   The solution is at the bottom of this article.   Pests and...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   January in Minnesota may feel like a gardening lull, but it’s prime time for one important task: dormant pruning. When trees and shrubs are bare, it’s easier to see their structure and make clean cuts that promote health and productivity....
Last Saturday afternoon was a perfect day to lace up the hockey skates and score some goals, as seen here by some buddies at Lions Park in Buffalo. The unmistakable stick raised high tells us who scored this goal! More photos of winter fun found on page 4 of the Journal-Press. (Photo by Tom...
The 8th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Buffalo Lake. This is a free event, and free kites will be provided for children while supplies last. There will be dog sled rides, ice games,...
The Buffalo City Council approved a variance request by the developers of South Shores at Lake Pulaski to allow for controlled access to public waters during its regular city council meeting on Monday, January 5.  Applicants sought the variance to allow for private boat docks on a lot that does not...
Community-led fund will strengthen schools, local governments, and nonprofits across the Buffalo area   The Buffalo Area Community Foundation, a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation, has launched to support schools, local governments, and nonprofit organizations serving the Buffalo area. The...
Joseph “Joe” Buschel, 48, of Buffalo, formally of Big Lake, was killed during a single vehicle crash in Fayette County, Ohio, around 10:28 p.m., on the evening of December 27. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 2018 GMC Yukon driven by Buschel was traveling southbound on Creek Road,...
A free indoor food distribution event will be held Saturday, January 10, at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc. in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S.) Distribution begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues until supplies are gone.   Food Distribution is brought to you by Grace Place Collaborative. For more...
Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial and Century Farm programs.  The programs honor the legacy of family farms in the state of Minnesota. Since its inception, over 11,000 family farms have received the Century Farm honor, while over 450 were honored with...
Community comes together to fight childhood hunger   At Wright County Area United Way, we are committed to creating lasting change right here in our local communities of Albertville, St. Michael, Monticello, and Buffalo. By investing donations locally, we support programs that address the root...

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The Montrose City Council on Monday, June 10, approved a watermain replacement project along Highway 12 and a property tax abatement and business subsidy for a business expanding to Montrose. The...
The Wright County Board of Commissioners honored two Wright County families at the Tuesday, June 4 meeting for the positive effects they’ve had on the community. Dan and Traci Torgerson were...
The Buffalo Fire Department will be hosting an open house at the downtown Station 1 (215 Central Ave.) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Sat., June 15.  The event will feature a theme of fire safety...
Minnesota’s oldest Pro Rodeo, The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo will be held from Thursday, June 20, to Saturday, June 22, at the Buffalo Rodeo Grounds. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m., and the...
Come enjoy a free meal brought to you by Grace Place and our June sponsor - The Vanderlinde Group (Jeff Vanderlinde), at the Montrose Community Center, 200 Center Avenue South, Montrose. Coffee and...
The annual Good Neighbor Days celebration in Howard Lake will be held from Thursday, June 20, through Sunday, June 23.  Movie in the Park will be held on Thursday, June 20, at Central Park. This is a...
Kathleen Bryant grew up on a farm located four miles outside of Buffalo. She recalls her upbringing fondly, stating that wherever she’s gone, she’s always, “Looking for something like Buffalo.” ...
Mahannah, Shaffer’s first-career state tennis tournament results in duo’s first state victory    The first state tennis appearance for Buffalo seniors Nolan Mahannah and Sam Shaffer as a doubles...
Babatz, Rhodes lead Buffalo at state; eleven area athletes win state titles   The math is simple, the more athletes a team qualifies for the state track and field meet, the better the chance of...
STMA, D-C earn consolation titles    Three Wright County Area schools participated in the 2024 state softball tournament last week at Caswell Park in North Mankato, and all three teams came home with...

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