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Labor Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial swan song of summer. Though millions of children return to school prior to Labor Day weekend, the final holiday of summer still marks an ending to the season of relaxation and a return to the hustle and bustle of life when the temperatures dip...
Golf carts are not necessarily reserved for those hitting the links. While it's true that a cart makes it easier for golfers to make their way around a course, golf carts are quite popular in and around many residential neighborhoods as well.
Global Market Insights says the golf cart market was...
The National Football League is wildly popular. That popularity is evident not only during the season, but also throughout professional football's offseason, when events like the start of free agency, the NFL Draft and even the annual release of team schedules garner significant interest. As the...
Watch parties are wildly popular. Whether it's a gathering for the big game or a group of friends anxious to see the latest episode of a favorite television show, watch parties have become a fun way to enjoy special events with family and friends.
Many bars and restaurants have recognized the...
Many sports enthusiasts feel there's no better tradition than mingling with fellow fans while tailgating. Tailgating entails arriving at a stadium parking lot several hours early on game day; icing down beverages in a cooler; heating up the grill; and seeing some familiar, perhaps fanatical, faces...
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Find out where and when to see Extension at the fair. Please check Extension's calendar before heading to an event.
U of M Crossroads Building
1673 Dan Patch Avenue
Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.: Want to take action on climate and be a...
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Seasonable weather continues, NOAA is calling for below normal temperatures through the start of September. Read on for information on managing asparagus for maximum yields, updates on tomato ripening, and vine crop pests.
Soil Health...
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This fruit update contains information about…
Determining fruit ripeness
Apples
Starch-iodine testing for ripeness.
Grapes
Testing grapes for ripeness.
Aronia
About aronia berries.
Viking, an aronia hybrid cultivar.
Harvest...
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If you use well or surface water in the production of your fresh fruits and vegetables, E. colican be present in water and contaminate your produce or equipment. You might assume your well water is safe, but without testing it, you cannot...
Last Friday, Aug. 16, just past noon, a white SUV swerved off County Rd. 35 and into the trees at 509 Lake Blvd. NW in Buffalo. An eyewitness saw the vehicle and called 911. Local emergency personnel responded and found two occupants. The driver, who apparently suffered a medical emergency, was a...
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Every four years, citizens of the United States have the opportunity to vote for the highest office in the country - the President of the United States.
American presidents are limited to two four-...
You will find a few walleyes during the evening hours in 16-24 ft. at Clearwater, Buffalo, and Pleasant Lakes. Most lakes are seeing northern pike being caught by using tip ups and shiner minnows....
Daily life was upended in March of 2020, when most of the world was first introduced to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. People from all walks of life were adversely affected by the pandemic, and...
The Drummer test kitchen cooks were busy. We have included recipes for the foods we made over the past week. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did.
If you have a favorite dish, that you would...
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Cold, clear, winter nights are a great time to look up at the stars and learn some constellations! Current star maps are available on the...
Since there is inconsistent ice depths on most lakes, it is suggested that you use only ATVs at this point.
Clearwater and Lake Francis are showing some evening crappie action over 20-25 ft. Fish for...
With Minnesota’s COVID-19 pandemic slowly improving, Gov. Walz announced the loosening of some restrictions on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Beginning Jan. 11, indoor dining at restaurants and bars reopened at...
Wednesday, Jan. 6 was the second day Wright County Public Health workers were at the Centennial Park Fire Station in Buffalo to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to local emergency medical services...
After 22 years of service, Tom Kelly recently retired from his position as Wright County Attorney. Now, Brian Lutes will serve in the role, stepping into the shoes of his former boss.
On Monday, Jan...
Wright County Parks & Recreation has a pair of important announcements for those intending to rent shelters at Beebe Lake County Park, Otsego County Park, Clearwater/Pleasant County Park, Bertram...
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