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A growing emphasis on STEM has emerged within the educational sector over the last decade or more. Schools and students have put forth extraordinary effort into fostering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in curriculums and through personal pursuits. Although there are many...
Millions of students return to classrooms each fall. They also will be returning to the courts, fields, pitches, and courses to participate in their favorite sports. Youth sports is so popular that, in 2013, ESPN characterized participation as "so big, no one really knows how big." A 2016 report...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Don't push yourself too far this week, Aries. That is a surefire way to be overcome by stress and deplete your energy, which you need to get things done. Pace yourself.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Hold your tongue and try not to get into any heated arguments with people either at...
Plan now to ensure that when fall weather signals the end of "outdoor living," your indoor space will be a welcoming respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Walk around to inspect furniture, cabinets, use and lack of space, and decor in general. Would new paint on wood furniture,...
Lung cancer affects the lives of millions of people across the globe every year. The World Cancer Research Fund reports that there were more than 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer in 2020, making it the second most common form of cancer worldwide. Lung cancer incidence rates may be alarming, but...
Vehicles keep the world in motion. According to CarsGuide, there are an estimated 1.4 billion cars on the road across the globe. While cars and trucks are necessary to move people and products, all of those vehicles contribute to some less-than-desirable side effects, including congestion, noise...

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Sheriff Sean Deringer (left) and Deputy Matt Treichler (right) went for the Polar Plunge last year. This year’s plunge is Saturday, March 7, at Sturges Park.  (Photo by Miriam Orr)
“Brrr”ing it on! It’s never too early to sign up for the Polar Plunge. Come show your support for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) and learn firsthand what it means to be “freezin’ for a reason’!”...
The Buffalo City Council on Monday, March 2, called for the sale of bonds to finance the construction of the new fire station, the purchase of equipment, and the financing of water and sewer projects...
Wright County is now officially a “Second Amendment Dedicated County” according to a resolution to that effect that was passed by the members of the Board of Wright County Commissioners on Tuesday,...
Hundreds of spectators traveled to Canterbury Park on Leap Day to watch athletes and riders participate in the “Extreme Skijoring” event. Among the numerous competitors were many Wright County residents, including Macy Diehl (above), of Buffalo, who towed racers in the event. (Photos by Miriam Orr)
The weather on Saturday, Feb. 29 was not only beautiful for Leap Day, but it was also perfect for a day at the track. Hundreds of folks traveled to Canterbury Park in Shakopee to watch Extreme Horse...
Bison senior diver Quincy Kabe placed fifth in last weekend’s Class AA state diving competition. Kabe’s score of 370.70 was the highest score and finish for any Buffalo diver at state. (Photos by Rob LaPlante) 
Senior diver, Quincy Kabe, took three extra steps up than he did a year ago on this year’s Class AA state podium. Kabe placed fifth in last Saturday’s final round of the state diving event with a...
Buffalo’s Ryan Scherber (top) shook off a first-round loss to place fourth in this year’s 132-pound weight class at last weekend’s Class 3A state tourney.
Two Buffalo wrestlers took two different paths to reach the podium at this year’s Class AA state tournament last weekend at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Ryan Scherber placed fourth at 132 pounds....
In November, I wrote about the thirteen virtues of Benjamin Franklin, and how Franklin sought each day to make conscious self-improvements. I hoped to bring some of his ideas, including avoiding...
Irish Eggs
Irish Eggs    2 T. butter 6 potatoes, peeled & sliced 1 onion, minced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 6 eggs, beaten   In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Add potatoes, onion...
Originally a novel published in 1903 by Jack London, “The Call of the Wild” follows a curious, adventuresome dog named Buck through the Canadian Yukon, during the height of the 1890s Klondike Gold...

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