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Some areas continue to get heavy rainfall, other parts of the state are drying out. The NOAA forecast for August is calling for a slight chance of above normal temperatures, and a normal amount of rain.
Plants on some farms...
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Minnesota sweet corn is making its way to markets. Plantings will continue to tassel, silk, and size up ears for the next two months, meaning we are entering the key window for sweet corn pest control.
The insects you may see but may not...
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Tomato might be the spottiest vegetable we grow – there are many diseases that can cause leaf spots, and they can all look very similar. Some of the diseases are caused by bacteria, some are caused by fungi. This means that some of the...
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Characteristics
Creeping bellflower growing along a roadside near a wooded area
Creeping bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides), also known as European bellflower and rampion, is an invasive perennial plant and member of the...
Buffalo Community Theater continues to bring its high standard of excellence to this year’s summer musical production of “My Fair Lady!” The final performances are Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday July 27, at 2:00 p.m. All performances are at the Buffalo Performing...
Landscaping work continues along the shore of Buffalo Lake on the newly-finished Hwy. 25. The project moved slower due to all the rain this summer. The detour is now open to normal traffic flow on Montrose and Lake Blvds. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
The 19th annual Hanover Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, August 3. The day packed full of events begins at 8:00 a.m. with a 5k run and ends with a spectacular fireworks show at Settlers Park around 10:00 p.m. A variety of events will take place throughout the day.
The marketplace will be...
A train derailed near Big Lake on Saturday, July 20, impacting main railroad lines in the area.
According to the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office a train carrying “consumer goods” derailed near Big Lake around 3:15 a.m. Saturday morning.
The derailment impacted 15 railcars as well as BNSF’s main...
As part of its strategic planning efforts, Wright County is looking for public input on how we can improve our customer service to our residents.
The county has created a survey that asks specific questions dealing with resident interaction with county offices and departments to help gain a better...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, July 25. Performances are held each Thursday through August 29, in Sturges Park at the Bandshell and begin at 7:00 p.m.
A Hard Days Night, a Beatles tribute band, will take the stage. The sponsor for the evening is St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Bring...
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Daylight saving time comes to an end each fall, at a time when the hours of available sunlight already are beginning to decline.
Some people are more accustomed to darkness than others. Norwegians,...
Halloween treats take center stage in October. What can be better this time of year than a fresh autumn apple coated in a sweet candy shell? This quintessential fall treat can make Halloween...
The toothy grins of jack-o'-lanterns are as much a part of Halloween as candy corn and costumes. Even though these carved pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, the festive gourds weren't...
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Timely tip: If the early snow left you with plants standing in your gardening, it’s a good thing! These plants will provide seeds for...
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Photo: Three inches of snow covers the ground west of the Twin Cities, October 20, 2020. Annie Klodd
Between cold temperatures and...
Many images associated with Halloween feature a cloud-draped full moon in the background. Whether a witch is stirring her cauldron, bats are flying through the air or zombies are rising from a...
It seems that winter has decided to get an early start this year. The colder weather brings about a hunger for foods that give us warmth and comfort, such as soups and stews. This week we have a...
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Minnesotan Republicans and patriots gathered by the hundreds under the 50-foot flag in Buffalo. Decked out in their finest patriotic and Trump gear, the attendees enjoyed...
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