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Data from the ASPCA® indicates that roughly 6.3 million companion animals enter animal shelters in the United States each year. A nearly equal number of dogs (3.1 million) and cats (3.2 million) make up that population, and roughly two-thirds of those shelter animals are eventually adopted each...
Few can resist the allure of a warm afternoon spent in the backyard. Whether it's a family barbecue, a lazy afternoon reading in a hammock or a day spent working in the garden, there's many ways to have fun in the backyard on a warm day.
A backyard can feel like an oasis, but even the most peaceful...
Thanks to advancements in medicine and increased access to medical care, people are living longer. But that progress does not mean people are immune to illnesses or disabilities.
Many caregivers are highly trained professionals, but millions of informal caregivers offer unpaid assistance to the...
Spring and summer are times of the year when the great outdoor beckons more strongly than it does in fall and winter. Temperate climates and abundant sunshine encourage people to leave their homes and bask in the warm rays of the sun.
Spending time outdoors is good for mental health and it's a...
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Crown rust on a buckthorn leaf. Photo: Marilynn Miller via iNaturalist, licensed under CC BY.
Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus) are both regularly found in Minnesota’s forests. Many woodland...
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Many parts of Minnesota are still experiencing a rainy spring, which can impact disease incidence from longer durations of leaf wetness, as well as decreasing the overall opportunity for growers to get out and apply fungicides.
For folks...
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Constructing a reliable trellis is a key step to successfully establishing a vineyard. Trellises come in various designs and there are multiple tools and supply options to choose from for construction and maintenance. The first step to...
Inflation has garnered countless headlines in recent years, and much of that news has focused on the notably higher cost of food. Though the cost of some items at the grocery store has gone down in 2024, many items remain significantly more expensive than they were as recently as three or four...
Early-morning rain and cloudy, cooler weather made for smaller crowds at this year’s opening Buffalo Farmers Market last Saturday in downtown Buffalo. The Farmers Market will be open every Saturday through October from 8:00 a.m. to noon. See inside for more photos. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Dressed in Bison purple attire are Quinn Nussman (left) and Tyler Metcalf (right), who were one of 102 couples/groups that participated in Buffalo High School’s Grand March during last Saturday’s Prom festivities at the Performing Arts Center. For more prom photos, see pages 16 & 17. (Photo by...
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One year ago, Jack Ryden was a sophomore goalie playing Junior Gold hockey.
Now a junior, Ryden has been given the opportunity to create a spark as the starting netminder for the Buffalo varsity team...
Week two of the season went similar to the first one for the Buffalo wrestling squad.
Eden Prairie visited Buffalo last Thursday for the Bison’s inaugural match in the Lake Conference. The Eagles...
December 06, 2019
Photo: Scott Streuble
While winter has fully set in, did you know...there are still many ways to use local foods in your holiday meals.
What produce is available during a MN...
Cheddar Holly Crackers
Yield: 4 dozen
Total Time: 2 hr., 30 min.
3/4 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary...
As 2019 counts down, most are thinking back on the year and looking forward to the next with reflection and resolutions. For many seniors in high school, this process is urged on by the looming...
Well, here we are again – two days before December 19. Two days before my birthday.
I can’t really believe another year has come and gone so quickly – I barely feel 24, much less willing to give way...
Most lakes now have 4 to 6 inches of ice, but there are pockets of slush to deal with on some. A few walleyes are coming off Clearwater Lake, Lake Sylvia, Buffalo Lake, and Sugar Lake in 14 to 20...
Photo AThe weather was gorgeous on Saturday, December 7 for the “Deck the Halls” event in Buffalo’s Sturges Park. An annual event during the month of December, there was a strong crowd turnout as...
On Monday, December 9, the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose school board met with Gary Kawlewski, Director of Finance and Operations for the district, to discuss Truth and Taxation for 2018.
Kawlewski...
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