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The great outdoors beckons billions of people across the globe every day. There's much to be gained from spending time outdoors. According to the American Psychological Association, exposure to nature has been linked to improved attention, lower stress, improvements in mood, and reduced risk of...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   This fruit update contains information about… Apples- growth stage and thinning; insect & disease management. June-bearing strawberries- growth stage, and disease management. Additional fruit growth stage highlights. “Wild,” non-...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Growers are plugging away with planting and other early season tasks in between rains. This May has been one of the wettest in recent years – quite a change of pace from the last few Mays we had.   Our crops have moisture, but so do our...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   This fruit update contains information about… Apples- growth stage, & insect and disease management Grapes- growth stage, canopy management, and insect & disease management, note on slime molds in the vineyard, and UMN online...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Much of the state got over an inch of rain Tuesday, with reports of over 2 inches of rain common across much of the state.   General Crop Notes With ample moisture and moderate temperatures this spring, cool season grasses are having a...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     New tool, Minnesota CliMAT, informs long-term local planning     The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) recently launched an interactive online tool that offers highly localized future climate information for...
With the persistent threat of rain last Monday morning, the annual Montrose Memorial Day service was moved to the Community Center. Following some welcoming remarks by Greg Youmans and the playing of the National Anthem by the Buffalo High School band, directed by Scott Rabehl, VFW Post 1901...
The Buffalo Bike club had its first two rides of the season on Sunday, May 5, and Sunday, May 19.  The first ride was a 7.5-mile ride through Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. The second ride was a 12.5-mile ride through Carver Park Reserve. Following the rides, the group dined at the River Inn in Hanover...
The 37th annual Albertville Friendly City Days will run Wednesday, June 5, through Sunday, June 9.  There will be many enjoyable events scheduled during Albertville’s five days of summer fun.  A carnival will entertain young and old alike each day in Central Park. Also, a citywide garage sale will...
Wright County commissioners know congestion along Highway 25 in and around Monticello is a growing problem, which is why they signed a letter at their May 21 meeting supporting Sherburne County’s pursuit of Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Program funding. Wright...

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As the days and weeks have passed, many things have changed in everyone’s day-to-day lives. The guidance and recommendations around COVID-19 can seem like a moving target. Wright County Public Health...
“It’s wonderful to be recognized,” said Amelia Neaton. “We are a small farm doing great things.” Nick Neaton said, “We are a different kind of farm, a small farm that operates differently than the...
If sports return this summer, this year’s St. Cloud Rox baseball team will have a St. Michael flavor to it. Jack Kelly and Will Anderson were both first-year teammates this past spring for the Gopher...
While the high school and American Legion baseball leagues canceled their 2020 spring/summer season, the Minnesota Baseball Association has made a pitch to keep their season alive. MBA sent two...
Noah VanderKooi (front) and Tyler Bruder (left)  of the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team celebrate one of VanderKooi’s three goals in a thrilling 7-5 road win on April 25, 2014 at Providence Academy. The...
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Here are a few more tasty recipes for a Memorial Day barbeque or picnic. If you have a recipe that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you! Recipes, with photo (and a short story/...
Ramps emerging in early April, one of the first woodland plants.Photo: Shane Bugeja     Growing up in Iowa, I remember the first green thing I would see after three (maybe four) snowy months was...
Winter is a time when you assume you get a respite from the insects of summer. While that is true most of the time, you may still cross paths with a few insects. A variety of insects use buildings to...

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