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Halloween may seem like child's play, but many adults participate in Halloween hijinks. According to the National Retail Federation, $1.7 billion was spent on adult Halloween costumes in 2022 , while $1.2 billion was spent on kids' costumes. Witches, vampires, ghosts, and pirates top the list of...
A breast cancer diagnosis affects every facet of a woman's life. While women and their families must prioritize treatment, a host of additional variables, including work, also merit consideration after a breast cancer diagnosis. Work is an important part of life, so it's understandable if women are...
Assisted living facilities provide a vital service to families across the globe. In fact, more than 800,000 people in the United States are currently living in assisted living facilities, according to a 2023 report from Zippia, an online recruitment service that gathers information from the Bureau...
People often love to explore the uncanny and unexplained as Halloween draws near. One way to do so is to visit some of the purportedly haunted places around the world that also happen to be spectacularly beautiful. Not only is this a great way to get in some travel time, it also can elicit thrills...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     A young 'Majestic Skies'TM Northern pin oak (Quercus elipsoidalis)   What does it mean when we say “Oak wilt status is SAFE”?   Oak wilt is a debilitating fungal disease that can kill all species of oaks quickly. It spreads by sap...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   A female mealybug amongst cottony egg masses on an orchid stem   Mealybugs have taken up residence on the underside of this saucer.   And suddenly it’s fall! Time to start bringing in those houseplants that have thrived outdoors over the...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   From hollow heart to soft rot to freeze damage, we've seen a whole host of potato issues this fall. This article provides an overview of these issues and management tips for each.    Hollow heart   Image: Ben Phillips, Bugwood.org...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will perform their annual fall concert on Sunday, October 29.  The performance, which begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Buffalo High School, will feature exciting and beautiful Overture music, including: Die Fledermaus Overture by Strauss II;...
Editor’s note: The following was provided by Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools Superintendent Scott Thielman in response to allegations made by a Hanover City Council member in last week’s Journal Press that the district is breaking the law and attempting to confuse voters in regard to this fall’s...
Ronald Bzdok, 25, of Buffalo, has received a term of just over 25 years for fatally shooting his father in the back of the head in a cabin in Aitken County on July 23, 2022.  Bzdok plead guilty to second degree murder last Friday in Aitkin County District Court for the murder of his father Daniel,...

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Mid-season switch moves senior from forward to blueline; Bison on both ends of conference shutouts   Lacking experience and depth on the blueline, Buffalo’s Anna Kubu transitioned from forward to...
Bison’s 10th graders scoring big points in big meets; Buffalo third at True Team   If you look at the top scorers on this year’s Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team, the majority of the points are coming...
After an extended layoff, the Buffalo Dance Team concluded its Lake Conference competition in last Thursday’s high kick meet at St. Michael-Albertville High School. The Bison last competed Dec. 17 at...
February 14 is a day dedicated to love. And for couples who are pondering their futures together, Valentine's Day may seem tailor-made for wedding proposals. According to a survey of 1,000 married...
Since the new year is still new, now is the time to try a new recipe or two this week. You never know, you may just discover a new favorite dish. Let us know if there is something you would like us...
Three new Wright County Commissioners took their oaths of office Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the County Board’s first meeting of 2023.  Tina Diedrick was elected last fall to serve District 1, which covers...
In the recent election, two individuals were elected to the Hanover City Council and took their positions this month. At Hanover City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, January 3, both were sworn in. The...
At the Buffalo City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, the council received the 2022 Annual Report from Buffalo Wine & Spirits. Jason Swanson presented the information to the council. Swanson...
Wright County Public Health announces the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Program schedule for February 2023: • Thursday, Feb. 2, 3-7 p.m.           Monticello High School – West Lecture Hall,          ...

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