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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     Crown rust affecting perennial ryegrass. Some varieties are more resistant to the disease than others.   Extended periods of high temperatures are often the cause of poor summer turfgrass performance. Normally, this heat stress is...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   We could see more tulip poplar growing in regions of Minnesota.   As Minnesota’s climate shifts warmer and wetter, we know that we will see our forests change in response. Boreal species at the southern edge of their current range will...
The Wright County Fair, located in Howard Lake, will begin on Wednesday, July 24, and end on Sunday, July 28. Admission for adults 18 and up is $5, kids’ admission is free for those under 18, and parking is $5. Grandstand events require additional ticket purchases. The fair will feature the Torres...
The Buffalo City Council resumed its regular scheduled bi-monthly meetings on Monday, July 15. Newly-crowned ambassadors, Miss Buffalo Carley Kill and Buffalo Princess Gwyn Swanson, were on hand to introduce themselves and speak about the variety of ways they would be representing the city during...
The body of a 41-year-old man from Elk River identified as Cody Pope, who went missing while swimming with his children in the Mississippi River, was recovered on the morning of Sunday, July 14. Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an emergency call just before 12:00 p.m. on...
The Montrose City Council met on Monday, July 8. Council members discussed and reviewed the 2025 Preliminary Expense Budget, which is due to Wright County by September 30. Budget increases included staff and council training costs related to the upcoming election. The council will potentially have...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, July 18. Performances are held each Thursday through August 29, in Sturges Park at the Bandshell and begin at 7:00 p.m. Little Chicago, a horn band, will take the stage playing songs from the ‘60s and 70’s.  The sponsor for the evening is Old...
Buffalo Community Theater’s summer show is “My Fair Lady.” Evening performances are scheduled for July 19, 20, 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m., at BHS PAC: Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center (877 Bison Blvd., Buffalo). Matinee showings will be held on Sunday, July 21, and Saturday, July 27, at...
Thunder for a Cause will host a benefit for Sandy Greninger on Saturday, July 20, at the Liberty Restaurant in St. Michael. A motorcycle ride will leave at 10:30 a.m. and return to the Liberty Restaurant around 5:00 p.m. Festivities for non-riders will start at 3:00 p.m. with a meat raffle. There...

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TCRC Showcase in Atwater gives state’s top runners one final XC race   In a meet that gave select runners and teams one last chance to compete against the state’s best, Prior Lake, ranked No. 1 in...
Otto’s 154 yards, five rushing TDs lift Elk River to 52-19 victory over Bison   Even with a week of preparation, the Buffalo football team struggled to defend Elk River’s classic wing-T offense in...
It was announced Thursday, Oct. 29 that Buffalo High School’s application to join the Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) for the 2021-22 school year was denied. Buffalo needed nine yes votes from...
Using a jig and minnows has worked to catch walleyes on Clearwater Lake in 12-18 ft. or Lake Sylvia in 15- 20 ft. Most of the ice that had started should be gone this weekend. Mallards and geese are...
Apple-Oat Muffins with Pecan Streusel
This week we have a mix of recipes. A few soups, a couple roll-ups, muffins and, of course, a dessert item. The majority of this week’s recipes have been tried and approved by The Drummer test...
With Nov. 3 only a few days away, political signs can be seen in Wright County residents’ yards, showing support of their choice of candidates. The show of support also extends past the signs, with...
Monday, Oct. 26 was move-in day for half of the residents at Buffalo’s brand-new Alo Apartments, and the parking lot was busy with storage units, vehicles and trailers being unloaded. Thirty housing...
The American Heritage dictionary defines patriot as “a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country.” I concur 100% with American Heritage. Since the Revolutionary War, patriotic...

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