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The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here's a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1924. · Austrian Chancellor Ignaz Seipel is shot by a disgruntled worker on June 1. Seipel survives after a bullet is extracted from his lung. · The Chicago radio...
Headaches can be debilitating. One type of headache in particular often garners extra attention because it can be more severe than others. Estimates suggest one billion people suffer from migraines. Migraines often affect adults, but they can be common in children as well. Although migraines...
Does the idea of eating healthy make you think that you have to give up all of your favorite foods? While it is true that certain foods may not make the healthiest choices, substitutions can add nutritional value to some beloved yet traditionally unhealthy dishes. The United States Department of...
Being in good health and avoiding various diseases often comes down to a combination of factors. Individuals may be aware that nutrition and exercise play important roles in personal well-being, but it appears that nature may provide its own medicinal benefits as well. A number of studies have...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   This fruit update contains information about… Apples- Growth stage, insect & disease management, and note about when to remove trunk shields/protectors. Grapes- Growth stage, information about the grape cultivar Brianna, disease...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Hopefully last night’s storms are the closing of the tap after another wet week. NOAA is calling for cooler than normal temperatures and less rain in the next week.   Tips for dealing with flooded fields It has been wet, with more...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   The cooler weather we have on tap will keep our cole crops, such as cabbage, kale, and broccoli, happy.  The weather is also warm enough that insect pests will also be pleased -- including the three species of caterpillars that are...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Flea beetle continues to be one of the biggest pests on Minnesota vegetables farms, especially in our brassica crops. Some of the most effective things we can do to manage this pest happen before we see damage (AKA, the combination of...
The Buffalo Days 77th annual celebration will take place from Sunday, June 9, through Sunday, June 16.  There are a variety of festivities, activities, and happenings going on throughout the entire week. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. There are carnival rides and games,...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will perform their annual “Concert in the Park” at 7:00 p.m. this Sunday, June 9, at the Sturges Park Bandshell. The concert, which offers free admission, will once again kick off the annual Buffalo Days celebration. Members of the Buffalo American Legion will join...

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The holiday season is an important one for small businesses every year, and it figures to take on heightened importance in 2020. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in late 2019 and early...
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Fall is making its presence known. The trees are changing and what a beautiful sight they are. The weather is changing also; time to pull out those sweatshirts. Another sign of fall is the abundance...
Early last week, the sunrises featured a burnt orange sun and smoke-filled skies as a result of the wildfires on the west coast. Though the wind has mostly cleared the skies now, a haziness, like in...
Navy vet Reed Herman, of St. Michael, has filed a motion in the Wright County District Court to stop the foreclosure of his home, which the homeowners association for his development imposed after he...
The question of when enough is enough came up at the Tuesday, Sept. 22 Wright County Board of Commissioners meeting in the form of a discussion on whether or not to look at adding a mere 40 acres of...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, Sept. 21, virtually and in-person, and shared updates on a variety of happenings involving the community.  An exciting announcement included the City’s...
Several mornings a week, I rise early and head out to my favorite patch of late-blooming flowers. It’s a large patch of tall, bright yellow flowers. At this time of year, there are not a lot of...
Buffalo posts 96-82 victory over Chargers; Shroyer’s return adds boost to lineup   The first win of the 2020 season for the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team came against one of the three teams they...

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