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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     Images: The multicolored asian lady beetle (left; Harmonia axyridis), social wasps like yellow jackets (middle; Vespula and Dolichovespula spp.), and common fruit flies (Drosophila menogaster) are all insects that can lead to issues with...
Night to Unite brought neighborhoods together on Tuesday, Aug. 4 around Wright County and beyond. In this photo on Bellavista Dr. in Buffalo, the Buffalo Police Dept., represented by Officer Hall (center) and Sergeant Davison (right), along with Miss Buffalo Avery Paro, visited and had fun with...
The 40th Anniversary of the New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run cruised into Buffalo last Saturday at around noon, with many antique cars and their passengers stopping at the Buffalo American Legion for a quick lunch and possible refill of their radiators with water, and adjustments to...
The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 43rd Annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 15, with over 200 artisans/vendors from all over the state, featuring unique handmade items including crafts, photography, woodworking, jewelry, clothing, food, pottery, glass, and...
The stage is now set for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election following Tuesday’s Aug. 11 primary, as voters locally and across Minnesota narrowed the field of candidates who will appear on the November ballot.    At the top of the ballot is the race for Minnesota governor and lieutenant governor...
The Hanover City Council met on Tuesday, August 4. A discussion was held regarding residential concerns involving private property owned by Rita Lindenfelser along Beebe Lake Road. Lindenfelser’s family members attended the meeting to discuss water runoff from nearby property owned by developer JP...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 13. Performances are held each Thursday through August 27, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.  This week’s concert features Lonesome Losers, performing yacht rock music, sponsored by Bolten & Menk, Inc. Bring your lawn...
The Buffalo American Legion and Miss Marvis Mayhem will host the first annual Miss Red, White & Retro Pin-Up Competition and Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Buffalo American Legion, 304 10th Ave. South. A Military Cruise-In is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Live music begins at...
Our office has been made aware that some individuals may be receiving fraudulent emails requesting payment related to a Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment public hearing. Wright County Planning & Zoning does not request payment in an email without first speaking with you directly. We...
Join the Buffalo Historical Society on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Community Center, 114 Commerce Drive, for a public review of the Society’s new website.  Community members are invited to explore the site at http://buffalomnhistory.org and share feedback as the...

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This week, we will again focus on St. Patrick’s Day and some family-friendly meal options to help you celebrate this holiday. St. Patrick’s Day is a great way to bring more veggies into your meals...
Monticello’s 7th Annual GlowFest brought light, energy, and community spirit to the riverfront this weekend, drawing a large crowd to the Monticello Community Center and West Bridge Park for an...
The Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 14. Grand Marshal of the parade will be Al and Julie Hudek, of Maple Lake. There...
City Engineer Justin Kannas presented a Preliminary Engineering Report regarding the Hwy. 55 sewer and water extension project during Monday night’s city council meeting. The plan, requested by...
The 1950s housewife was a stay-at-home woman who typically managed the household, including cooking, cleaning, and caring for her children while her husband “brought home the bacon.” The media...
Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will hold their annual meetings on Tuesday, March 10. Known as Township Day, these meetings are held each year on the second Tuesday in March and are a defining feature of...
Believe it or not, summer and the Buffalo Days community celebration is right around the corner! It’s time now to create the 2026 Buffalo Days button! The Buffalo Days committee would like to...
A free indoor personal care item distribution event will be held Saturday, March 7, at Grace Place Collaborative, Inc. in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S). The event will have special personal care bags...

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