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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Take it easy this week, Aries. You may need to coast for a little bit rather than racing that car around every turn. Enjoy all the simple things you can do and cherish the memories.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you cannot be yourself with your friends, then with whom?...
Hanging Christmas stockings is just one of the many traditions that fill the days leading up to Christmas. One theory regarding the origins of stockings says the tradition began when a poor widower who had three daughters worried over having enough money for their wedding dowries to help secure the...
It's unlikely that anyone aspires to be a last-minute holiday shopper. Putting off holiday shopping until the last minute can make for a stressful home stretch to the season, and there's no guarantee store shelves won't already be picked clean or that gifts purchased online will arrive on time....
For some people there is no better way to celebrate the holidays than to spend time with friends and loved ones around the dinner table. Although cooking and dining at home are popular this time of year, some celebrants may not have the time or the inclination to host the holidays at home....
For millions of people, the most magical time of the year begins in December and lasts into March. Though December is often characterized as the holiday season, it also marks the start of winter. WinterFest is a celebration of this festive time, and there are events to enjoy across North America....
The great outdoors beckons millions of people each spring, summer and fall, but far fewer individuals spend as much time outside in winter. However, spending time outdoors can help to improve mood just as much when the mercury drops as it can when temperatures are warm. The United Kingdom-based...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Growing table grapes in a diversified farm setting   Aaron Wills is the founder and operator of Little Hill Berry Farm, an organic diverse farm offering fruit crops like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and is now dipping into growing...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   High tunnels have become increasingly important for Minnesota specialty crop growers for season extension and to provide protection from unpredictable climate conditions. However, there is no single “standard” high tunnel. We've developed...
Buffalo’s annual Deck the Halls celebration, organized by the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, was held on Saturday, December 2. Carolers including elves, snowmen, and Mrs. Claus sang classic holiday songs. Many costumed characters, like Rudolph, also spread Christmas cheer at the event. See this week’...
Approximately 630 people attended the annual Caroling at the Bridge event on Friday, December 1, at the Historic Hanover Bridge. Area church and school choirs performed classic Christmas carols, along with llamas dressed in festive holiday attire, and authentic one-horse open sleigh rides. See more...

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The American flag will rise above the Rockford Veterans Memorial for the first time on Monday, May 8, at a 6 p.m. ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. The memorial embraces all six branches of the...
At Montrose City Council’s meeting on Monday, April 17, the council received the Wright County Sheriff Department’s activity report for the city of Montrose in 2022. Wright County Lieutenant Jeremy...
Spring clean-up days for Buffalo residents will be held on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic Center. The Civic Center is located at 1306...
MidCountry Bank is hosting a free document shredding day on Saturday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will be on-site at multiple locations. The Buffalo location is at 305 10th...
The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be having a tree sale on Thursday, April 27, and Friday, April 28, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Wright County Public Works Facility, Shed...
The City of Montrose Annual Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. The collection site will be at City Hall located at 311 Buffalo Avenue S, Montrose and will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00...
Wright Technical Center (WTC), located in Buffalo at 1405 3rd Avenue NE, recently celebrated serving the community for 50 years on Monday, April 17. The WTC is a cooperative public high school that...
Two-out hits spark Buffalo to first victory of season; Morrissette, Johnson shut down St. Cloud   A 6-2 home win Monday, April 24, over St. Cloud came down to one word for the Buffalo baseball team...
Yotes knock off Robins; squad features balance of STMA, Buffalo, Monti players   While teaching is the main priority when it comes to coaching adapted sports at the high school level, the student-...
Buffalo second in mid-year Lake meet; second in Lake Tri   Despite some less than ideal conditions, the Buffalo boys’ golf team made its season debut, battling through the rain, wind, and cold...

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