The Drummer
Music enriches people's lives in myriad ways. Age is of no consideration when it comes to benefitting from and appreciating music, but it seems that young people in particular have a lot to gain from music education.
According to the New England Board of Higher Education, various studies have found...
The Backyard Bumble Bee Count is an iNatualist citizen science project that will help the organizations and agencies committed to conserving the endangered rusty patched bumble bee and all bumble bees. This count is open until August 2, 2020.
Anyone with an iNaturalist account can take part in this...
Peonies and iris are long-lived favorite perennials for Minnesota. Peonies can easily outlive their gardeners and may not need to be divided or moved. Iris, especially bearded iris, benefit from regular division and flower better when they are regularly divided. August is a good time to divide...
White, yellow or brown blotches on fruit raise alarm bells, but they may be sunburn rather than a disease or chemical injury. This article lay out clues to identifying fruit damage as sunburn or another issues.
Hot weather, strong sunlight, and low humidity are a recipe for sunburn on fruit crops...
Cicada killer on top of a cicada
With news of “murder hornets” in the U.S., Minnesotans have been wary of large wasp-like insects flying around. Murder hornets have not been found in Minnesota, but there are some native insects that may seem similar, such as the elm sawfly and the cicada...
Helen Beckius, 75
Helen Adeline Beckius, age 75, of rural Buffalo, died on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her residence unexpectedly. She was born on February 11, 1945 in Eden Valley, Minnesota the daughter of Ervin and Johanna (Sullivan) Becker.
On November 23, 1963, Helen A. Becker and Kenneth G....
Graduations
Normandale Community College
The following students graduated following the spring 2020 semester.
Buffalo - Jared Thomas Bunn, AA, Liberal Education; Kia Beth Hanson, AA, Liberal Education; Eric Dale Schubert, AS, Biology Transfer Pathway, with High Honors.
Delano - Anna...
Lots of fresh produce can be found at the area Farmers Markets and produce stands, along with many other locally produced items, such as maple syrup and honey. Here are a few recipes utilizing those fresh goodies.
If you have a favorite summertime recipe that you would like to share, we would...
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