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With much of their lives ahead of them, young adults likely are not spending too much time thinking about their vulnerability to disease. However, adopting an “it can’t happen to me” mentality may cause individuals to engage in habits that can increase their risk for certain illnesses, including...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Focus your energy on family and home this week, Aries. Although you might feel more comfortable working alone, you may find yourself doing group work soon enough.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You have lots of mental energy this week, Taurus. You might be pushed into a leadership...
People celebrate Halloween with the same zeal as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Decorating for Halloween has evolved over the years, and many homeowners now go to great lengths to turn their humble abodes into horrific haunts. Achieving a haunted house vibe is easier than one might think with some...
Cancer affects people from all walks of life, and health care experts anticipate a notable spike in cancer cases over the next decade. According to the World Health Organization’s “Global status report on cancer 2026,” new cancer diagnoses are projected to reach 35 million by 2050, which would mark...
Extreme weather affects the planet every year. Extreme conditions have the potential to cause widespread damage, uproot families, and disrupt daily life. People may feel there has been an uptick in the number of strong storms producing flooding conditions in recent years. Such storms have led water...

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Residents on the north end of Howard Lake were surprised this week when a motion camera captured an unexpected visitor. What appears to be an adult mountain lion, or cougar, tripped the camera in the...
The Buffalo City Council approved a recommendation by the Heritage Preservation Advisory Board for the approval of an application which places the 4th Avenue NW neighborhood onto the City’s Register...
The City of Buffalo is aware of the recent cyber-attacks targeting water infrastructure and takes the threat seriously. We have not experienced any incidents affecting our utility systems. Our...
Wright County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, for Minnesota’s 2026 primary election, an important step in determining which candidates will advance to the general election on November...
Concerts in the Park will be held this Thursday, August 6. Performances are held each Thursday through August 27, at the Sturges Park Bandshell, and begin at 7:00 p.m.  This week’s concert features 7...
On Saturday, August 15, the Gear-Head Get Together swap meet and show will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in downtown Maple Lake. Bring your cars, trucks, hotrods, motorcycles, scooters,...
Cokato, once again, welcomes all to the 77th annual Cokato Corn Carnival, August 10-12, in beautiful Peterson Park. Neighbors, family, and friends will be able to enjoy some beloved returning...
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, Readers Theater volunteers paid a visit to the residents of Park Terrace, in Buffalo, on Thursday, July 23.  Consisting of six members who read to residents every third...
Rally comes up short at Monti; Buffalo has plans for long post-season run, starting at districts   The Buffalo Bulldogs’ road game on Wednesday, July 29, against the Monticello Polecats meant nothing...
  2026 MN MTKA MINNESOTA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Photo 1: Pictured above are 23 of the 27 Wright County Wave Swim Club members who competed in the 2026 Long Course MN Regional Championships on July 17...

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