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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   The application period to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer is open through Oct. 1.  Extension Master Gardeners bring science-based horticulture knowledge and practices to Minnesota, promoting healthy...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   We hope you’re all staying cool and taking plenty of popsicle breaks. This week, humans, pathogens, raccoons, and birds alike are enjoying all of the fruits and vegetables that August has to offer.    Crop updates   Watermelons: During a...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Fall cover crop planting is right around the corner, and this blog post is full of resources to help you with species selection, seeding rate, and seeding methods.    Choosing a cover crop    The first step to choosing a cover crop for...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Extension field days are a great way for commercial and backyard growers to come together, ask questions, and learn from each other.    This year's UMN Annual Grape Extension Field Day will showcase research in cold-hardy varieties, pest...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Map of woodlands of Minnesota, courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources   We’re back again with more climate resilient and critter-friendly tree and plant lists! For those of you looking to rewild your backyard woods, all of...
Large numbers of Gear-Head enthusiasts converged on Maple Lake last Saturday to enjoy the 12th Gear-Head Get Together. One of the more beautiful and unique vehicles on display was this 1956 Sunset Coral Ford Thunderbird convertible, owned by Paul and Linda Gustafson, of Eden Prairie. The Gustafsons...
This year marked the 40th celebration of the Buffalo Art and Craft Fair, hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce. Despite construction downtown Buffalo, shoppers enjoyed browsing handmade products and scrumptious treats by local vendors. For more story and photos about the festival, see this...
City of Buffalo Community Planning and Economic Development Director David Kelly discussed the new amendment for an ordinance regarding limited keeping of chickens in the City of Buffalo at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 21. “There has been a discussion about the allowance of backyard...
Nothing rounds out summer vibes like great barbecue, fine beer, rockin’ music, and the company of good friends.  Find these all at Hayes Public House on Saturday August 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in the space in front of Hayes. Admission to this event is FREE, and the event is family-...
The Buffalo Rotary Club is holding its annual fundraiser and raffle on Friday, Sept 8, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic center. The money raised will fund the many activities of Buffalo Rotary, which include scholarships, Buffalo food shelf, Toys-for-Tots, and student exchange programs,...

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