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The Wright County Sheriff’s Reserve will be conducting an open house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the Community Room of the Wright County Law Enforcement Center (3800 Braddock Ave. NE). There will be a brief presentation from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., however people are welcome any time...
Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. In honor of Earth Day, Minnesota State Parks will be celebrating the following Saturday, April 27, by waving entrance fees at all parks and recreation areas. Visit your favorite state park on Saturday, April 27.
Are you looking for fun activities for youth this summer? Would you like to know more about 4-H?  Wright County 4-H invites you to check out 4-H and their upcoming activities at the Summer Kick-off Night on Tuesday, April 23, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Wright County Government Center (3650...
     The Hanover Lions Club will host its annual smelt fry and pork chop dinner on Saturday, April 27, from 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at Hanover City Hall (11250 5th St. NE).      Adults - $16, kids - $10, under 6 – free. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat breadsticks, baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert.
The City of Buffalo Spring Clean-up days are scheduled for Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 County Road 134, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on both days.  Items eligible for disposal include: personal electronics, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, tires,...
Rooted in a rich tradition of service, the Buffalo Rotary Club will celebrate its 70th anniversary on April 25. Founded on the principles of fellowship and support, Rotary’s humble beginnings have spread across the globe, weaving the spirit of service into communities world-wide.  The name, Rotary...
Buffalo’s head coach notches first win over former head coach; East Ridge dominates East-West Showcase   A matchup with Monticello is much anticipated when it comes to rivalries for the Buffalo boys’ lacrosse team, but last Friday’s season opener at home against the Magic had even more hype. Friday...
Studnicka tops vaulters; Bison relays post record-setting performances   The final team standings may not reflect it, but the first outdoor meet of the season for the Buffalo track and field teams was a hidden success. The Bison boys’ and girls’ teams opened the season in last Friday’s Lake...
Kugler’s personal record 84 comes in opening home meet   The season debut for the Buffalo girls’ golf team was the varsity debut for two Bison golfers in the Magic Invite on Wednesday, April 10, at Monticello Country Club. Clara Larson and Lexi Hanzlik were the two newcomers to this year’s squad....
It was a solid debut for the Buffalo boys’ golf team in Monday’s Magic Invitational at Monticello Country Club. Buffalo’s score of 313 placed fifth among 15 teams. The Bison finished 11 strokes back of first place Champlin Park’s 302. Rogers finished second (303), Sartell third (306), Monticello...

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Underdogs. That is usually the word associated with each opponent the Edina girls’ tennis team faces. The Hornets are the 2-time defending Class AA state champions, and outside of Mahtomedi’s...
1 (6-8 lb.) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston Butt) Pork Butt Injection Marinade Pork But Dry Rub   Rinse pork roast, and pat dry. Inject top of roast at 1-inch intervals with Pork Butt Injection...
New plant disease: Sudden Oak Death Disease blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2019/08/new-plant-disease-sudden-oak-death.html   A reddish brown "bleeding" canker that signals the...
Canned Whole Tomatoes (Using a Pressure Canner or Boiling-Water Bath)   The key to safely canning tomatoes is to ensure, first, that they’re at a safe acidity level, and then to process them at the...
Whether or not you’re an action-adventure movie fan, you may remember the 2013 hit film “Olympus Has Fallen.” It starred Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhardt, and Angela Bennet. A hit...
Lake Stella and Big Swan Lake started giving up walleyes on crawlers or minnors in 15 to 24 feet. Sunfish and crappies are going on the weed lines of Maple Lake, Clearwater Lake, Granite Lake, and...
Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) Wild or creeping thyme, Thymus serpyllum, is an easy to grow ground cover plant that is attractive to bees and is now recommended for low maintenance or bee...
1 box rotini 2 c. cooked chicken 1 cup dried cranberries ½ c. yellow onion (or to taste, I use less) 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted   Dressing: 2 c. mayonnaise ¼ c. powdered...
A couple with strong ties to Buffalo was found shot to death in their Long Prairie home last Wednesday, August 21.  The bodies of Barry Bennett, 63, and his wife Carol, 63, were discovered by a...

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