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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, impulsiveness may cause friction with loved ones this week, so avoid rushing into decisions. Keep an open mind when others come to you with their thoughts.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, expect some clarity regarding a recent financial decision this week. You'll get...
It's hard to imagine Valentine's Day without chocolate, and that association can be traced to a name that is very familiar to people who enjoy sweets on February 14. According to History.com, Richard Cadbury utilized advancements at his family's chocolate factory in England to produce new varieties...
Americans celebrate President's Day each year in mid-February. Though some may see the holiday, which is celebrated on a Monday, as a great opportunity to book a three-day weekend getaway, others may be inspired to learn about the many men who have held the highest office in the United States. For...
The third Monday in February is set aside for Presidents' Day in the United States, which is actually referred to as Washington's Birthday on the federal calendar. Washington's Birthday had always been celebrated on February 22, but with the passage of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, the...
The rewards of parenting are bittersweet. Raising children successfully means they will one day leave home and embark on lives of their own. Once the proverbial chicks leave the nest, individuals may be left with a lot of empty home and a lot of time to fill.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau,...
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Some maple syrup producers might be concerned about winter warm-ups and sap flowing early. Most large producers in northern Minnesota base their schedules on the calendar— tap in February to be ready by March 1. Producers in the Twin...
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Are you looking to have more in-person, hands-on experience learning how to prune either cold climate grapes or apples? This year, UMN Extension is offering a selection of winter pruning workshops, instructed by Madeline Wimmer, UMN...
Folks young and old gathered on frozen Buffalo Lake Saturday, February 8, to enjoy the return of Kites on Ice hosted by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce. Snow had fallen the night before and during the morning hours but cleared shortly after the start of the event, making for a unique...
Buffalo Community Theater’s Production of Disney’s “Newsies Jr.” is in its final weekend of performances. Don’t miss your chance to support your local community theater and watch this powerful tale based on the real story of the newsboys’ strike of 1899.
Based on the 1992 motion picture and 2012...
Wright County has a new county administrator. Greg Kryzer, who has served as the interim county administrator for the last six months, was appointed to the permanent position by the County Board on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at its regular meeting.
Kryzer took on the interim job when former Administrator Lee...
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Students are welcome to attend the Buffalo High School Career Exploration and Job Fair on Monday, Feb. 28 from 2:30- 4:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. at BHS BAC. Note that the 2:30-4:00 p.m. session is...
The 4th Annual Kites on Ice Festival will be held on Saturday, February 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on frozen Buffalo Lake. Experienced kite flyers from around the Midwest will demonstrate their...
The now updated Buffalo Community Center located at 206 Central Ave. will be hosting an open house on Saturday, February 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be snacks and activities for the...
A new monthly program called “Children’s Craft Time” will take place at the Buffalo Community Center. The first session will be hosted on Thursday, February 17th at 3:00 p.m. The craft time is for...
Watch for an advertiser-supported special feature celebrating National FFA Week in the Feb. 17 issue of the Journal-Press.
We’d like to thank the numerous small businesses and FFA members that were...
Wright County Public Health has released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard for the period of Jan. 27-Feb. 3.
There were 1,320 new confirmed cases over the last seven days – a slight decrease from the...
Kelly Zitzloff, a Buffalo resident, has shared her personal testimony in the hopes to inspire others. Since sharing her story of sobriety over the years, local law enforcement has shown her support...
Ylitalo’s goal lifts Bison to season-series sweep over Knights; win likely clinches No. 4 seed in sections
A potential home-ice advantage in the upcoming Section 8AA playoffs was on the line in...
Seven seniors from last season’s Buffalo football team signed their national letters of intent to play collegiate athletics for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Five of the seven committed to play...
Bison conclude season with 13th place finishes at sections
When Jennifer Thaler and Laura Donley decided to tag-team the head coaching position for this year’s Buffalo Dance Team, they knew they...
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