The Drummer
Parents recognize the important role fun plays in a happy childhood, but finding time to laugh and have a good time is important for adults as well. Unfortunately, that lesson seems to have been lost on modern adults. A recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that 76 percent...
Backyards have undergone quite a transformation over the last decade-plus. The days when patios and decks were all a backyard living space had to offer are largely a thing of the past, as homeowners have realized just how valuable it can be to commit to a stunning backyard.
The real estate experts...
Certain times of year inspire more travel than others. Memorial Day weekend certainly fits that bill. AAA estimated 44 million people traveled during Memorial Day weekend in 2024, and that popularity is at least in part due to the holiday's reputation as the unofficial beginning to summer.
A...
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Perplexed about your peonies? Lawn got you down? Tune into our WCCO Radio “Smart Gardens” show on Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., for answers to your lawn and garden questions. Dial in AM 830 on your radio or ask your smart speaker. Or listen to ...
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Pesticides used to kill pests, diseases, and weeds can harm pollinators and other beneficial insects. They can remove important flowers (food) and impact bee reproduction, navigation and memory.
Exposure to pesticides can also multiply the...
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Doug and Julie Kmoch stop to look at understory plants after checking on the trees they have planted since buying the Cook County property.
Volunteers help identify, cultivate trees expected to thrive in warmer woodlands
When ice...
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Dedicated packing areas are an essential part of food safe produce handling on the farm. Let’s look at common reasons for building a pack area and key features that must be included in any design.
Why build a packing area?
Packing...
A graphic of the latest concept plan provided by the City of Buffalo regarding the proposed South Shores on Lake Pulaski development. This concept is subject to change and has currently undergone several alterations, as the project is still in its infancy stages. Discussions with developers remain...
At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, deputies with the Wright County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 157 Mindy Lane in the City of Montrose. During the execution of the search warrant, a suspect inside the apartment barricaded themselves and a gunshot was reportedly fired....
Mitchell Friesz and Kate Schmidt were named Buffalo High School’s 2025 Hall of Fame Award winners at Monday’s 40th Academic Excellence Awards ceremony on May 12 at the Performing Arts Center. (Photo by Rob LaPlante)
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The Buffalo Community Orchestra will offer their annual spring concert on Sunday, May 11. The Mother’s Day concert, “Fast Forward to the Future,” will feature music written by composers of the 20th...
On May 3, at 2:30 a.m., Buffalo Police Officers were dispatched to a robbery at Speedway located at 301 10th Avenue South in Buffalo.
Investigation, including gathering witness statements, revealed...
Auditions for Buffalo Community Theater’s next production, “Urinetown,” will be held Friday, May 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Discovery ...
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 33rd annual national food drive on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect...
The City of Montrose annual Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 17. The Clean-up Day collection site will be at City Hall located at 311 Buffalo Ave. S, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please...
Something profound is happening at the Wright County Jail. Each week, individuals awaiting sentencing have the opportunity to participate in a unique, one-hour mindful writing class – an exercise in...
Three-straight birdies lifts Bison junior past Ohe; Bison tie EP
One week after tying Edina’s Sander and Torger Ohe, along with Eden Prairie’s Ryan Cronin for the low score of 69 in the Lake...
Buffalo wins seventh straight in 17-11 road victory at No. 4 ranked Minnetonka
The Buffalo girls’ lacrosse team came into this season looking to take the next step from being a good team to a great...
Reza Illusionist wows Buffalo Civic Center crowd with world-known magic tricks
Pictured above is world-wide known professional magician Reza Illusionist (top), who performs one of his many magic...
Bison first at home; girls third, set 18 PRs
With a score of 146, the Buffalo boys’ track and field team won its third straight competition in Tuesday’s home invite on April 29, at Bison Field East...
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