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Come October 31, there is extra mischief in the air, and who knows what might be lurking around those dim corners? Halloween is a time when the line between having fun and being scared is easily blurred.
While trick-or-treating and attending parties are ways to enjoy the final day of October, there...
The term "breast cancer" does not describe a single type of cancer, but rather several forms of a disease that can develop in areas of the breast. The American Cancer Society says breast cancer type is determined by the specific cells in the breast that become cancerous. There are many different...
C.S. Lewis is credited with saying, "We read to know we are not alone." Though reading is often a solitary activity, sharing and discussing books can serve as an even greater reminder that we are not alone. For those who say they do not love to read, they probably just haven't found the right book...
Hundreds of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes live throughout the United States. As the nation prepares to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day this October, the month can serve as a great time for people from all walks of life to recognize the diverse range of groups who make up the American...
Shoppers who wait until the eleventh hour to do their holiday shopping are in good company. Consolidated Credit says one in five shoppers waits until December to start grabbing holiday gifts. Although shopping early to land the best deals and avoid the stress of running out of time works for many...
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Common buckthorn. Photo: Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood
If you're dealing with invasive buckthorn on your property, now is the perfect time to take action. Mid to late fall is ideal for applying herbicide, as the...
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Images: A collection of apple disorders caused by or worsened by storage conditions. This includes 1) soft scald and 2) internal flesh browning, which result from storage temperatures that are colder than an apple can tolerate, as well as...
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Soil is the foundation of forests. Soils are living, breathing ecosystems!
Forest soils provide many essential services: they serve as a place for trees and other plants to grow, store and filter water, cycle nutrients that are essential...
Here in Buffalo, we are a distance from the Nile River and—hopefully—far removed from mysterious murders. The cast and crew of Buffalo Community Theater’s current production has quite the task ahead, to transport and entertain and to make audiences question everything and everyone.
“Murder on the...
Buffalo farmer Denny Gleason was almost finished harvesting his field of corn last Sunday afternoon. Denny stated, “The moisture content was still a little high because of the heavy rain in the spring made for late planting. It takes a certain number of growing days at a certain temperature” to...
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Wright County Public Health releases a weekly COVID-19 dashboard, and last week’s numbers were the most reported in a seven-day period in Wright County since the first week of May. Out of the 274 new...
The City of Buffalo recently announced that, effective Aug. 31, residents are now allowed to water their lawns one day a week. Tuesday watering is open to house numbers ending in 0-2-4-6-8, and...
Every now and then I meet a true wildlife superhero. You know, the kind of person who has dedicated their life to understand and protecting wildlife. Even after many decades, they are still...
Fall guys return to gridiron; Buffalo ready to turn corner as new member of Class AAAAA
Noah Karels and Cody Grossinger take losing harder than most. That’s why they are both determined this season...
It wasn’t the first big test of the season. But for the No. 5 ranked (Class AAA) Buffalo boys’ cross country team, the St. Paul Central Open ended with positive results.
The Bison’s 43 points w the...
Schrepfer's goal lifts Bison to 4-3 win over Magic
In two games, the Buffalo boys’ soccer team accomplished more than they were able to do last season in 12.
Tyler Schrepfer’s penalty-kick goal...
The top-two teams from last year’s Section 8AA girls’ swim/dive tournament squared off in last Thursday’s season opener at Buffalo Community Middle School.
The result was similar to a year ago, as...
Try fishing the deep weedlines on most lakes, you should be able to find some pike and bass. On Pleasant, Clearwater, Sylvia, Sugar, Maple, and Indian Lakes, you’ll find sunfish if you fish during...
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