Gas station clerks in particular are being asked by the Buffalo Police to help solve a miniature mystery of who is responsible for stealing a red 2001 Chevy truck and 14′ silver trailer today (Tuesday, July 22) near downtown Buffalo — of which the truck, minus the trailer — was then found later this morning on the west end of Collinwood Lake in Meeker County, southwest of Cokato.
The truck was originally stolen with a low gas tank at 6:44 a.m., but was found with more gas in it at noon today, reported Liet. Bob Harri of Buffalo. The truck is a Chevrolet crew cab four door pickup truck; stolen complete with a 14 foot silver enclosed trailer, which has yet to be found. The trailer was new, although it contained items of nominal value. Continue reading ‘Buffalo Police want to know who stole truck & trailer’
The Lake Sarah Improvement Association will hold its 20th annual picnic at Lake Sarah on Sunday, July 27. The event will take place at 4 p.m. on the shores of Lake Sarah in Jorgenson Park, Shady Beach Circle, on the south side of Lake Sarah off County Road 11.
At 3 p.m., LSIA will hold its annual meeting. Games for children will take place at 4:30 p.m., followed by a dinner at 5:30 p.m.
All LSIA members are invited as well as guests. A Mexican style buffet prepared by Salsarita’s Cantina will be provided by LSIA. Attendees are urged to bring hot dishes, salads or desserts, as well as beverages for themselves. Lawn chairs would also be helpful.
LSIA is dedicated to improving the quality of Lake Sarah as well as helping to provide joint services to its members. Eradication of water weeds, control of incoming waste water to the lake and improving lake water quality for swimming, boating and fishing are some of its major programs. Residents along or near the lake are invited to join their neighbors at the picnic.
The Wright County Pheasants Forever chapter is partnering with the Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District (WCSWCD) in an effort to eradicate Wild Parsnip.
This plant has become a weed of special concern in Wright County due to in very aggressive characteristics and ability to spread rapidly. Continue reading ‘Wild Parsnip — a real problem’
State Senator Amy Koch and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are encouraging area residents to attend a DNR informational meeting regarding proposed changes to the state’s aquatic plant management rules Monday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wright County courthouse in the community room, located at 10 Second Street NW in Buffalo. Continue reading ‘DNR to conduct meeting about new aquatic plant rules’
One day. One night. One community. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held in Delano’s Lions Park on July 25th-26th. It will be Delano’s 4th year hosting the event. They have already raised $53,000, have 380 people signed up to participate in the relay making 32 teams in all. Everyone is invited to join in the fight against cancer. Anyone who would like to sign up to participate can do so on the following website – www.events.cancer.org/rfldelanomn – or by contacting Ann Hayes, event chairperson, by email – ann@intrcomm.net – or by phone 612-597-2399.
Brittany Boorse of Delano is one of six girls who are competing for the title of Fairest of the Fair at the coronation set for 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27, during the Wright County Fair. Check back here for results, Sunday night, July 27! The Wright County Fair is one of the few fairs in the entire region that actually crown its own royalty.
A little information about each candidate follows.
Click here for the Wright County Fair web site.
Click here for bios of all the candidates.
Montrose-Waverly blood drive July 24
The annual Montrose-Waverly Community Blood Drive will be Thursday,
July 24 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Parish Center, 606 Elm Ave., Waverly Continue reading ‘Montrose-Waverly blood drive July 24′
Love’s Family Closet bag sale is July 16
Love INC’s clothing ministry is bursting with top quality, gently
used clothing for the entire family. Due to an overstocked inventory
a $5-per-Bag Sale is planned for Wednesday, July 16.
Public shopping hours are from 9 am - noon and 7 to 8:30 p.m. The
clothing sale is at Love INC offices on Highway 12 in Delano, just one
block north of the County Road 30 stop light. For more information,
call (763) 972-6547.
