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Modern children face no shortage of things to do, and many kids are involved in competitive sports. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the proportion of boys and girls playing on sports teams increased between 1998 and 2020.
The lasting appeal of athletics and recreation is undeniable...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Get outside and enjoy as much fresh air and exercise as possible this week, Aries. A weekly outdoors excursion can recharge the batteries and provide some time to reflect.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, it's not possible to have everyone like you all of the time. Emotionally...
The month of September has been home to many historical events over the years. Here's a look at some that helped to shape the world in September 1923.
· Half of Tokyo is destroyed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 strikes Japan just before midday on September 1. More than 120,000 people...
Labor Day is celebrated on the same day in the United States and Canada each year. An annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers, Labor Day (known as Labour Day in Canada), occurs on the first Monday of September each year.
Though its status as the end of summer is not technically...
As hours of daylight shorten and fall gives way to winter, thoughts shift from fall foliage to spending time cuddling under warm blankets and being cozy indoors. A fireplace can improve the ambiance of any room and help to create a warm and welcoming gathering spot.
Home fireplaces typically are...
Traveling in an RV is a popular pastime that reached new heights during the pandemic. Though some of that enthusiasm has waned since the world reopened to travel, RV trips remain a very popular prospect across the United States and Canada.
According to the RV Industry Association's April 2023...
The exterior components of a home, such as the siding and the roof, help to protect its occupants from the elements. While many roofing materials can last for decades, at some point in time homeowners will likely have to repair or replace the roof on their home.
Roof wear and tear may not always be...
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Our food systems team has been on the road this week touring farms across north central Minnesota to make new connections. In general, crops are ahead of schedule this year. We had our first sweet tango apples (about two weeks early near...
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Husband and wife, Herb (Hubert) Vassar (85), and Sharon Vassar (83) were found deceased after an explosion destroyed their home in Hopkins on Wednesday, July 27.
Their son, Craig Vassar, of Buffalo,...
Hanover royalty candidates announced
The Hanover Harvest Festival in Hanover is coming up on Saturday, August 6. The festival is a one-day community event with fun activities for families and...
Rockford River Days Celebration is happening Friday-Sunday, Aug. 12-14, at Rockford Riverside Park.
Some of the special events include: Friday and Saturday night Tent Dance, Jump City Inflatables,...
The body of Daniel Bzdok, 62, of Buffalo, was found with a gunshot wound to the back of the head in his cabin in Aitkin County on Wednesday, July 27. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office assisted the...
On July 1, the State of Minnesota put a law into effect that allows adults, 21 years of age or older, to buy and consume food and/or beverages with five or less milligrams of hemp-derived THC per...
This week’s Concert in the Park, on Thursday, August 4, will present good old-fashioned polka music. Concerts are held at the bandshell in Sturges Park in Buffalo beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The Eddie...
Join the Galilee Chapter #53, Order of the Eastern Star at the Buffalo Coborn’s brat sale Friday August 5, and Saturday August 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The fundraised money goes towards O.E.S...
Primary elections around the State of Minnesota will be held next Tuesday, August 9.
Votes will be selecting Governor/Lieutenant Governor choices and Attorney General candidates.
In addition,...
Join the City of St. Michael for its 15th annual Daze & Knights Festival on Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13.
“St. Michael Daze & Knights is a yearly festival to support community...
Sandy Albert, of Hanover, has been committed to walking in the “Susan G. Komen 3-day Walk” (a.k.a. 3-day Nation) for breast cancer since 2014. The walk over three days totals 60 miles. She has...
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