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Buffalo struggles at Hinckley; All-Star rosters unveiled
The Buffalo Bulldogs ended their mini two-game losing streak in a 16-6 home win Wednesday, June 21, against the Litchfield Blues.
Offensively, the Blues outhit Buffalo 16-13, but defensively, the Bulldogs capitalized on six Litchfield...
Many people are eager for Independence Day celebrations in early summer. There is much to be excited about, as festivities often begin in the afternoon with barbecues and pool parties, and commence late at night after fireworks shows that light up the night sky. Still, not everyone enjoys the extra...
Physical activity benefits people of all ages, including kids. Despite widespread recognition of the positive impact physical activity has on children, many kids are not getting enough exercise. In an analysis of data collected as part od the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, the Centers for Disease...
The National Park Foundation reports that the National Park System spans more than 84 million acres and encompasses 424 sites and units in the United States. In Canada, there are 37 national parks and 10 national park reserves, protecting roughly 336,343 square kilometers of land.
National parks do...
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Most growers got some much needed rain this week, but continued air quality issues has made field work challenging. Due a variety of challenges growers have faced this spring, this update includes some notes about pivoting late in the...
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Over the last few weeks, Japanese beetles have made an unwelcome return to Minnesota gardens. These gleaming copper and green beetles have been in Minnesota for decades but became a more prominent pest in the last decade. This year’s batch...
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Map of woodlands of Minnesota, courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
We’ve been rolling out tree and plant lists for stewards looking to rewild your backyard woods of less than 20 acres. The lists we’re releasing today are...
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With heavy snowfall across Minnesota this past winter, those of us who own and steward woodlands are seeing the impacts. Looking across the landscape this spring, we saw many bent and broken trees in our forests. As the snow melted and the...
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If you Google the last name Kosek, there’s a good chance you will find some sort of record associated with the sport of water ski jumping.
Chris Kosek of Buffalo no longer participates in the sport...
Bass and northern pike are still active. Look for the bigger fish to be near deep vegetation on most lakes.
On Clearwater Lake, Lake Sylvia, as well as Maple, Ramsey and Indian Lakes, sunfish can...
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time at home. Vehicles sat idle in driveways and even some automotive insurance providers reduced rates...
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Pumpkins and squash can be preserved for later use by freezing, canning or drying. They should have a hard rind and stringless mature pulp...
This week, we have a few canning recipes to try. Canning can take some time and hard work. But there is a huge reward - great-tasting sauces, juices, salsas....that you made yourself, and know...
Residents of Wright County and the Twin Cities metro area experienced to severe storms late Sunday night into early Monday morning, Aug. 10. The National Weather Service received reports of tennis...
The Hanover City Council on Tuesday, August 4, showed its support for Mercantile Pass, a commercial area to be developed on both sides of County Road 19, just east of the bridge in Hanover.
Land...
As many Wright County voters have chosen to vote by absentee ballot, the final results of Tuesday’s primary election are not yet complete, but the unofficial preliminary vote totals from in-person...
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