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The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here's a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1926. · The first volume of the Great Greek Encyclopedia is published on March 1. The encyclopedia would ultimately contain 24 volumes featuring 280,000 articles...
A nutritious diet is a notable foundation of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with routine exercise, a healthy diet can help people feel better physically and mentally and reduce their risk for various chronic diseases. Temptation combined with the accessibility and convenience of unhealthy foods...
Spring break offers an ideal respite for families looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Students can use a restful spring break to recharge their batteries for the home stretch of the school year, while parents will enjoy a pause from work and a school year filled with kids...
Soil degradation is an environmental concern that occurs when land becomes less fit for a specific purpose, like crop production. As the soil loses nutrients, namely phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium, crop yields can decline significantly, compounding the problem of food shortages resulting from...
Monticello’s 7th Annual GlowFest brought light, energy, and community spirit to the riverfront this weekend, drawing a large crowd to the Monticello Community Center and West Bridge Park for an evening of lanterns, music, and winter celebration. Families and friends gathered to pick out handmade...
The Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 14. Grand Marshal of the parade will be Al and Julie Hudek, of Maple Lake. There will be a variety of activities for all to enjoy. The spring craft sale will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00...
City Engineer Justin Kannas presented a Preliminary Engineering Report regarding the Hwy. 55 sewer and water extension project during Monday night’s city council meeting. The plan, requested by council, outlined specifications to extend sewer and water infrastructure along the north side of Hwy. 55...
The 1950s housewife was a stay-at-home woman who typically managed the household, including cooking, cleaning, and caring for her children while her husband “brought home the bacon.” The media idealized her role as a symbol of domesticity and femininity, which directly reflected society’s...
Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will hold their annual meetings on Tuesday, March 10. Known as Township Day, these meetings are held each year on the second Tuesday in March and are a defining feature of township government.  On Township Day, residents gather with their neighbors to discuss local...
Believe it or not, summer and the Buffalo Days community celebration is right around the corner! It’s time now to create the 2026 Buffalo Days button! The Buffalo Days committee would like to encourage anyone who is interested submitting a design or artwork or photograph for the 2026 button to...

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Coyotes draw three-time state runner-up Dakota United in state quarterfinals; eighth graders lead offensive attack   This season marks the 40th year of the state tournament for Adapted Soccer. It...
Bison add B-squad team; all-conference dancers return to mix   This year’s Buffalo Dance Team will look smaller in numbers, but the 23 dancers on this year’s high school squad have been divided into...
Are you looking for something a bit different for your Thanksgiving meal this year? Try one of these “new takes” on your traditional favorites! We here in the test kitchen are thinking about our...
Trump is victorious, local winners announced   As of Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, Donald Trump had won the Presidential election with 277 electoral votes, compared to 224 for Kamala Harris (270...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, November 4. A public hearing was held regarding financing plans for the purchase of the PenRad building and development of a new community center in Buffalo....
Wright County Veteran Services, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and St. Cloud Veterans Administration Office are teaming up to host a PACT Act Claims Clinic from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday...
In honor of our veterans, a full-page Veterans Day tribute will be featured in this week’s Journal-Press and The Drummer. This tribute includes a list of local businesses showing their appreciation...
Please join us for the 57th Annual Country Fair for Mission Outreach on Saturday, November 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 302 2nd St NE, Buffalo.  Find beautiful...

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