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Reading is a beloved pastime that's having a moment. A number of variables have helped to renew people's interest in reading. BookTok, a popular subcommunity on the social media platform TikTok in which users create videos to recommend and discuss books, is one such variable.
The BookTok trend has...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Unleash your inner architect, Aries. Your focus is laser sharp this week. Use this incredible mental clarity to map out a long-term goal that can lead to professional success.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you might uncover a previously unnoticed talent or find a fantastic...
The Lunar New Year, commonly referred to as the Chinese New Year, highlights Chinese astronomical animals and elements. With 12 signs and five elements, certain combinations only arrive once every 60 years. In 2026, celebrants will recognize the Fire Horse with celebrations that begin on February...
The year the United States came to be was an interesting time to be alive, particularly for those living in colonial America. The American Revolutionary War began in 1776, and much of the year was marked by events stemming from that conflict. Below are some of the more notable events to take place...
Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or even days. People have come to rely on electricity, not only for comfort and safety, but to power just about every aspect of modern life. A power outage can be a minor...
Spring is home renovation season, and no area of a home is off limits. That includes home exteriors, particularly in regard to landscaping.
Lawn and garden centers draw crowds on spring weekends, as homeowners are anxious to get out in the yard after spending more time indoors over the winter....
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Mystery of the month
Four weeks ago, you started seeds collected last fall from a swamp milkweed in your yard, and they have not germinated. You used the ideal potting mix and container and kept the potting mix moist and warm. What...
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With this week’s unusually warm weather and an above-average forecast ahead, it’s no surprise gardeners are eager to kick off spring.
One of the easiest and most rewarding ways to jump-start gardening is to start seeds indoors. It’s simple...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Old-fashioned library card catalogs are being repurposed in libraries across Minnesota. The drawers are the right size for packets full of flower, vegetable, herb and native plant seeds.
Minnesota gardens may be frozen right now, but...
With temperatures hovering just above 50 degrees last Saturday afternoon, many folks took advantage of the warmup to get outside and enjoy the sunny day by attending the 8th annual Kites on Ice Festival hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by several local businesses. Light...
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This week enjoy some fall favorites! The flavors of pumpkin, chai, and apple can’t be beat during the year, but in fall they just taste better!
We are starting to think about holiday cooking and...
The roundabout on Hwy. 25 at CSAH 83 north of Buffalo near the Wright County Government Campus is expected to re-open to traffic Monday, Oct. 7. The opening is contingent on the sub-contractors...
Buffalo resident Brenda Conzet captured some amazing Northern Lights recently over an area lake. The beautiful green and red hues made for spectacular viewing! Additional photo inside the Journal-...
The Wright County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 preliminary draft budget and certified levy at their Tuesday, Sept. 24, meeting.
The preliminary budget was approved in the amount of $208,...
At the Oct. 1 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Nadine Schoen asked for an item to be added to the consent agenda. This isn’t a rare occurrence, but what Schoen...
The Journal-Press will be publishing weekly candidate profiles leading up to the November 5, general election. This week will feature BHM School Board candidates. There are seven candidates running...
The City of Buffalo Water Department will be flushing hydrants Monday, October 7 through Tuesday, October 15.
Hydrant flushing is done spring and fall to ensure hydrants are in working order for fire...
The Buffalo Police Department will be holding an open house on Saturday, October 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the police station located at 215 1st Ave. NE, Buffalo.
There will be free...
The St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a blood drive for Red Cross on Wednesday, October 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Church basement (300 1st Ave. NW...
Historical information provided by the Buffalo Heritage Preservation Advisory Board
The Buffalo Heritage Preservation Advisory Board honored the lifeworks of Marcia Paulsen and the family of...
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