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It is time to turn the page on one year and usher in another. Each December 31, people all over the world reminisce, celebrate, plan, and party in honor of the changing calendar.
Many are likely familiar with some of the common ways to ring in the new year, which include champagne toasts, fireworks...
The holiday season is filled with activities and steeped in tradition. The magic does not end when Thanksgiving, Christmas or Chanukah have come and gone. While people mark off the days until they can count down the hours on New Year's Eve, another event between Christmas Day and December 31 merits...
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Extension's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships' deep winter greenhouse team has released a new farm scale deep winter greenhouse design, available for free download. The intention with this design was to create a greenhouse that...
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A new round of weather resilience grants is available to specialty crop growers in Minnesota to help cover the costs of things like water tanks and wells, irrigation equipment, fans, shade systems, windbreaks, and more. Extension is...
Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo hosted a Living Nativity this past Saturday and Sunday. Numerous Nativity spectators ventured to Zion, especially on the warmer Sunday evening, to enjoy the Living Nativity, which included many animals that were eager for attention. In this photo, left to right:...
December 17 was the last Hanover Council meeting of 2024 and marked the end of terms for Mayor Chris Kauffman and Council Members MaryAnn Hallstein and Tom Dierberger. Kauffman was elected to the council in 2010 and as mayor in 2012. Hallstein was first elected in 2016 and Dierberger in 2020. In...
On Tuesday, Dec. 17, at its regular meeting, Wright County Commissioners adopted resolutions setting the 2025 budget and levy.
This action was the final step in the 2024 budget cycle. All counties in Minnesota are required to adopt a final budget and levy and submit it to the Minnesota Department...
Wright County Parks & Recreation has announced its winter 2025 schedule of events. Here are the events on the schedule for January through March. A reminder that some of these events sell out quickly, so check out the Park & Rec reservation portal at https://mnwrightcountyweb.myvs cloud.com...
A free drive-thru food distribution event will be held Friday, December 27, at Grace Place in Montrose (371 Center Avenue S, Montrose) starting at 1:30 p.m. until supplies last. No ID required.
Food Distribution is a partnership between the Buffalo Food Shelf and Grace Place. For more information...
The Waverly Knights of Columbus will host Bingo Night beginning at 6:30 p.m., on Saturday, January 4, at the Waverly KC Hall (301 5th St. N, Waverly).
Twelve games of Bingo will be played. Cost is $12 for three cards, which are good for all twelve games.
Refreshments will be available, included...
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Homeowners think nothing of having goblins, nurses, vampires, or astronauts showing up at their doors each October asking for candy. Any other time of the year and these visitors might be turned away...
Candy may be a mainstay of Halloween celebrations, but other desserts also can make festivities even more enjoyable - especially when those desserts coordinate with the Halloween theme.
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You’ll find crappies suspended over 20-25 ft. and you’ll have luck catching sunfish in less than 8 ft. on Lake Sylvia, Clearwater Lake, Indian Lake, and Sugar Lake. Try Clearwater and Big Swan Lakes...
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Fence shrubs and young trees now to protect them from animal browsing. Mice, voles, rabbits and deer all like to nibble and gnaw on the...
Soup season is upon us. We have a few soup, chili and stew recipes to help keep the chill at bay.
If you have a favorite recipe, send it in! Recipes, with photo (and a short story/history), if...
Buffalo Community Orchestra kicks off its 27th season this Saturday celebrating the 251st birthday of Ludwig Van Beethoven, one of the most loved and performed composers in western civilization....
Despite the colder weather, actors and actresses in Buffalo are taking off their shoes and strolling barefoot outside. But it’s only to prepare for their upcoming production of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot...
My name is Emily Wirtz, and I am the newest member here at Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer. I am so excited to be here. My interest in writing started at a young age; one of my favorite...
The Buffalo Council adopted the City’s Strategic Plan during their meeting on Monday, Oct. 18. This plan had been worked on this year, where the Council considered goals they want to accomplish in...
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