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Halloween may seem like child's play, but many adults participate in Halloween hijinks. According to the National Retail Federation, $1.7 billion was spent on adult Halloween costumes in 2022 , while $1.2 billion was spent on kids' costumes. Witches, vampires, ghosts, and pirates top the list of...
A breast cancer diagnosis affects every facet of a woman's life. While women and their families must prioritize treatment, a host of additional variables, including work, also merit consideration after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Work is an important part of life, so it's understandable if women are...
Assisted living facilities provide a vital service to families across the globe. In fact, more than 800,000 people in the United States are currently living in assisted living facilities, according to a 2023 report from Zippia, an online recruitment service that gathers information from the Bureau...
People often love to explore the uncanny and unexplained as Halloween draws near. One way to do so is to visit some of the purportedly haunted places around the world that also happen to be spectacularly beautiful. Not only is this a great way to get in some travel time, it also can elicit thrills...
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A young 'Majestic Skies'TM Northern pin oak (Quercus elipsoidalis)
What does it mean when we say “Oak wilt status is SAFE”?
Oak wilt is a debilitating fungal disease that can kill all species of oaks quickly. It spreads by sap...
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A female mealybug amongst cottony egg masses on an orchid stem
Mealybugs have taken up residence on the underside of this saucer.
And suddenly it’s fall! Time to start bringing in those houseplants that have thrived outdoors over the...
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From hollow heart to soft rot to freeze damage, we've seen a whole host of potato issues this fall. This article provides an overview of these issues and management tips for each.
Hollow heart
Image: Ben Phillips, Bugwood.org...
The Buffalo Community Orchestra will perform their annual fall concert on Sunday, October 29. The performance, which begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Buffalo High School, will feature exciting and beautiful Overture music, including: Die Fledermaus Overture by Strauss II;...
Editor’s note: The following was provided by Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools Superintendent Scott Thielman in response to allegations made by a Hanover City Council member in last week’s Journal Press that the district is breaking the law and attempting to confuse voters in regard to this fall’s...
Ronald Bzdok, 25, of Buffalo, has received a term of just over 25 years for fatally shooting his father in the back of the head in a cabin in Aitken County on July 23, 2022.
Bzdok plead guilty to second degree murder last Friday in Aitkin County District Court for the murder of his father Daniel,...
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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...
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.
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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...
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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)
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...
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...
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The Governor has ordered closure of all non-essential activities from March 27th-April 10th. Essential City services will remain...
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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