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Admissions to many highly rated universities are as competitive as ever, and that remains true even at a point in time when many people are beginning to question the value of a college education. An October 2025 study from the Pew Research Center found that nearly seven in 10 individuals felt that...
The adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," may be true, but for seniors, enjoying that apple at a hotel or on a cruise may be even more healthy than having it at home.
Travel can be an important component of healthy aging. Travel provides many benefits across multiple areas of life....
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Inca is a cushion-growth UMN mum variety.
Shorter days and cooler nights signal that autumn is right around the corner. Colors shift not only in our trees, but across our gardens. Chrysanthemums, those bright, cheerful fall bloomers, ...
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Several varieties of salvia at the West-Central Research and Outreach Center
Fall is often seen as the garden’s winding-down season, but it’s a critical window for pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects need late...
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We were off last week visiting farms, schools, and co-ops in north central Minnesota last week, and wow, it is dry! Much of the state is in severe drought, and while some pockets of the state got rain over the weekend, that isn’t enough to...
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Apples
Growth stage update: Nearing harvest season for early-season apples
Article: Organic apple orchard practices highlight in SW Michigan: Third Leaf Farm
Grapes
Article: Measuring fruit ripeness
Article: Occasional...
Some raindrops and a venue relocation to Buffalo High School couldn’t slowdown the large, enthusiastic crowds from treasure hunting at this past Saturday’s 43rd Annual Art and Craft Festival. Construction in downtown Buffalo necessitated the move to BHS. By most all accounts, the location change...
Automotive enthusiasts gathered once again for the 15th annual Gear-Head Get Together held in downtown Maple Lake last Saturday. Show attendees strolled through streets filled with custom and vintage vehicles on display. Despite drizzly weather, the event drew a large crowd of like-minded folks...
The Buffalo City Council reviewed ordinance amendments for recovery homes and retreat facility operations during its regular city council meeting on Monday, Aug. 17.
Recovery Residence
Ordinance Amendment
Community Development Director David Kelly reviewed ordinance language to guide criteria...
A Rockford woman was killed May 3 after being struck by a vehicle driven by a 15-year-old girl in Rockford.
Laura Bachinski was walking with her wife, Renee DeLong, on a sidewalk near Elm Street and Ash Street when a Chrysler Town and Country left the roadway, struck both pedestrians, and crashed...
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We’ve received reports of scam texts requesting payment that claim to be from Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).
Minnesotans are receiving fake text messages, phone calls, and emails about...
The City of Buffalo Water Department will be flushing hydrants Tuesday, April 7 through Friday April 17.
Hydrant flushing is done spring and fall to ensure hydrants are in working order for fire...
Spring is a season of change, or more precisely, a season of transition. Transitions are the dynamic periods of change in nature that highlight the annual cycles. Spring is sometimes described as a...
Buffalo opens with back-to-back non-conference home losses to Spring Lake Park, Becker
Junior pitcher Kenley Bechtold (2) delivers a pitch during Buffalo’s season opener at home on Wednesday, March...
Bison hope to contend for conference, section titles; catcher returns to lineup
There is plenty of excitement in the air at the early season practices of the Buffalo baseball team.
An 11-11 season...
Bison look to build off strong finish with stronger start
A first-round exit in last year’s Section 8AA team tournament had members of last year’s Buffalo boys’ tennis team reflecting back to the...
STMA, Mankato host indoor meets
Select members on this year’s Buffalo track and field team got their feet wet this past week with a pair of indoor meets.
The Bison traveled to St. Michael for last...
This week we will do a throwback to Darlene’s Holiday Columns from 2019.
04/04/2019
What are some of your favorite Easter memories? For most of us, the details we remember most, are the ones that...
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