The Drummer
People may pursue being a landlord as a means to ensure a steady source of income. Though that is a reality for most landlords, there are other benefits to owning rental properties, including potential tax deductions and long-term security.
Investing in residential rental property can be a...
Few things can be as distracting as a beautiful day. When the weather outside is welcoming, it can be hard to focus on indoor activities, including work and tasks around the house. Though it's not advisable to ignore responsibilities at work and at home when the weather outside beckons, it can be...
Pets bring many positive changes to households. Pets can make homes more lively, and the companionship of animals can reduce feelings of loneliness while offering additional health benefits to pet owners.
Individuals who are preparing to adopt or purchase pets need to be mindful that they may need...
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Cicada shells are easy to find on the side of trees and on sidewalks in the summer. Photo: Herbert A. 'Joe' Pase III, Texas A&M Forest Service, Bugwood.org
You may have seen on your social media that people are predicting a loud...
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The Remer Community Garden in Cass County sits behind the Father’s Heart and Hands food shelf, 25 miles southwest of Grand Rapids. Laura Moraczewski, an Extension Master Gardener volunteer, responded to an article in the local newspaper...
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Are you looking for low-cost and safe ways to wash fruits and vegetables to prepare them for sale this summer? You do not need to spend a lot of money to build a safe washing station. While stainless steel and permanent tanks and sinks...
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Woodlands, buffers, and perennial areas provide so many benefits to farms. They can provide wind protection, absorb water and prevent erosion during heavy rainfall events, provide habitat to animals and beneficial insects, and add...
The annual State of the City luncheon, sponsored by the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, was held at Huikko’s Bison Creek Bar & Dining on Tuesday, April 23. Chamber of Commerce President, Sue Olmscheid, welcomed those in attendance and thanked community sponsors for supporting the event.
Mayor...
Buffalo Community Orchestra (BCO) is excited to share one of their biggest productions in their 29-year history. BCO will present The American Spirit at 4:00 p.m. on April 28, in the Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center and again, at 4:00 p.m. on May 5, in the Saint Michael-Albertville High...
Splash for Andrew, the local nonprofit planning a new splash pad in Buffalo, has launched the Splash for Andrew Challenge, and they want to see your biggest splash. The challenge will go through May, Brain Cancer Awareness Month, to build awareness and help raise the necessary funds for the...
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The following instructions will show you how to prepare fresh pumpkin for pumpkin pies, pancakes, bread and other uses.
To Prepare Fresh Pumpkin: Cut a pumpkin in half and then into fourths. Use a...
I am writing this column in one of my favorite places--a library. I hear the beeps of computers as books are checked in and out, the flipping pages of newspapers and magazines, the book cart being...
I’ve spoken before about my appreciation for the many talents of Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone. From “Rocky” to “Rambo: First Blood,” Stallone’s acting career has, in many cases, set the bar...
A jig and minnow or crankbaits are producing walleyes in 10 to 18 feet on Big Swan Lake, Clearwater Lake, and Lake Sylvia. Look for sunfish and crappies in 15 to 20 feet on Sylvia, while northern...
September 06, 2019
Squash blossom. Photo: Natalie Hoidal, UMN Extension
We’ve heard multiple reports of pumpkin and squash plants not producing well this year. Some plants have no fruit at...
September 20, 2019
Harvesting and labeling pumpkins for a variety trial
at Rod's Berry Farm in Cambridge, MN.
Photo: Annie Klodd
It's the most wonderful time of the year - pumpkin...
Highway 25 from the roundabout at Settlers Parkway south to Highway 12 near Montrose has been closed to all but local traffic for the past six weeks. The project is reconstructing seven miles of road...
The District 877 School Board on Monday, September 23, adopted the 2020 preliminary levy and heard the results of a study evaluating the change in the start time at Buffalo High School (BHS).
The...
The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District has named Forsman Farms Outstanding Conservationists for 2019. David and Peter Forsman, of Forsman Farms, are fourth generation Wright County farmers....
Work is continuing on state Highway 25, south of U.S. Highway 12 in Montrose. Last year, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) resurfaced Highway 25 from Montrose to Watertown, except for...
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