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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, others are counting on you this week, so you'll need to direct all of your attention toward a special project. Don't let distractions get in the way.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, rather than wishing for something to happen, figure out a plan to make it happen....
Successful shopping for adults on a holiday list often involves identifying a loved one's favorite hobby and then finding something that makes that hobby even more enjoyable. For example, a new e-reader can be just what the family bookworm needs to make reading even more immersive. School-aged...
The popularity of experiential gifts is undeniable. In its 2021 Winter Holiday Shopping Report, the market research firm Mintel revealed that nearly half of individuals surveyed for the report felt that experiential gifts are superior to tangible items. Such preferences are something holiday...
Trade-ins are a vital component of many automobile transactions. A recent report from the National Automobile Dealers Association revealed that 22 percent of all pre-owned vehicle sales included a trade-in. Drivers want to get the most value they can for their trade-ins. Though some factors, like...
The cost of living has risen dramatically in 2022. In a reflection of just how much the cost of living has increased over the last year, the Social Security Administration announced a 5.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment for 2022. That marks the highest adjustment in four decades. The pinch of...

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A combination of leftovers and new ingredients can be used to create different meals. This extends food dollars and cuts down on trips to the store.
The spread of COVID-19 has upended many people's lives. As with other virulent health crises, the practice of social distancing has been recommended to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak. One...
In light of concerns about COVID-19, various health organizations have issued specific instructions on how to maintain personal safety and cleanliness. These recommendations involve using common...
Bacon Mac 'N Cheese Cornbread Skillet
Do you have a new (or new to you) recipe that you have tried during the stay-at-home? We would love to hear from you! Recipes, with photo, if available, can be submitted to ads@the drummer.com.  ...
Due to the diminishing transportation options for veterans resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Trailblazer Transit will be adding the following locations to its approved service area on a temporary...
blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2020/04/how-i-am-establishing-my-new-raspberry.html       On January 31, 2020, I wrote an article in the Yard and Garden News about how to prepare soil for...
Division Street in downtown Buffalo was deserted on Saturday morning following Governor Walz’ closure of all non-essential businesses. (Submitted photo)
Division Street in downtown Buffalo was deserted on Saturday morning following Governor Walz’ closure of all non-essential businesses. (Submitted photo)
Parents should watch for details through the district parent/staff notification system, the district Facebook page, and the district website. (Photo by Doug Voerding)
This week, the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose District 877 continued to distribute free lunches and breakfasts during what would be spring break on the school calendar. The bagged meals are free and...
Scott Thielman
With Governor Tim Walz closing schools from March 16-27 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that left many teachers and administrators two weeks to prepare for the upcoming distance learning curriculum...
Adapted from the City of Buffalo, https://www.ci.buffalo.mn.us   The Governor has ordered closure of all non-essential activities from March 27th-April 10th.  Essential City services will remain...
The melanistic, or black squirrels, are exactly the same species as the gray squirrels, but the black ones have a variant form of a specific gene which produces more dark pigment. In other words, they have a rogue gene that causes them to have black pigment in their hair.  (Photo by Stan Tekiela)
I often enjoy the more common side of nature. The nature in our own backyards or neighborhood park. The nature that we see every day but seems to go unnoticed because it’s so common. For example, the...

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