The Drummer
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...
The 39th annual Albertville Friendly City Days will run Wednesday, June 10, through Sunday, June 14. There will be many enjoyable events scheduled during Albertville’s five days of summer fun. A carnival will entertain young and old alike each day in Central Park. Also, a citywide garage sale will...
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With the school year winding down and summer activities ramping up, time seems to be the focus.
For some, it is about what to do with little hands to keep them busy and productive, and others, it...
The City of Buffalo received a generous $100,000 donation and approved a memorandum of understanding for the naming of a planned splash pad at the Buffalo Area Community Center. The splash pad,...
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Buffalo American Legion Post 270 will be celebrating Memorial Day beginning with the parade at 8:45 a.m. and program starting at 9:00 a.m., outside weather permitting, bring a lawn chair. ...
Buffalo High School Presidential Award winners were honored at the 40th Annual Academic Awards Luncheon sponsored by the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce and held at Buffalo Evangelical Free Church on...
Candidate filing for the 2026 Primary and General Election opened on Tuesday, May 19. Candidate filing for local and school district offices will commence later this summer starting on July 14....
On Friday, May 15, at 7:38 p.m., a fire occurred at a duplex located at 807 1st Ave. NW in Buffalo. The fire was believed to have been started in the garage but is currently under investigation....
We are looking for one female and one male over the age of 65 by January 1, 2026, to honor as a Wright County Outstanding Senior Citizen.
This nomination should be for someone that volunteers within...
The Wright County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual spring plant sale, offering a wide variety of shade and sun perennials for purchase.
The sale will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00...
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