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Mother's Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother's Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while younger children will likely...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, try to rectify an imbalance in a relationship with another person close to you this week. It's never too late to make amends, and the rewards are fully worth it.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, friction can be overcome with patience and perseverance. Take an even-...
Mother's Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother's Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household. While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother's...
Nursing is a popular career choice. With strong job security and the potential for growth, it is no wonder nursing draws such interest. In 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated there would be about 203,200 openings for registered nurses each year for the next decade. And employment of...
The prevalence of mental health issues garnered significant attention in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people acknowledged lockdowns and other restrictions and uncertainties were adversely affecting their thoughts and outlook. Though those restrictions were ultimately lifted...
Many adults nearing retirement age count down the days until they can bid adieu to the daily tasks of commuting and working so they can enjoy much more time for recreation, travel or whatever is they aspire to do. As enticing as unending free time may seem, some retirees find it is not ideal to be...
The benefits of spending time in the great outdoors are significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spending time outdoors may improve mental health and help to reduce stress, and the vitamin D the body absorbs while outside can have a positive effect on blood cells...

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Runners on the Buffalo girls’ cross country team are used to running in a tight pack – just not towards the front of it. Buffalo’s score of 60 was tops among 11 teams in last Friday’s Maple Lake...
For the opening meet of the girls’ swim/dive season, Buffalo Head Coach Rachel Busch had the opportunity to multitask. The first lesson was the strengths of her own team. With several new faces...
Underdogs. That is usually the word associated with each opponent the Edina girls’ tennis team faces. The Hornets are the 2-time defending Class AA state champions, and outside of Mahtomedi’s...
1 (6-8 lb.) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston Butt) Pork Butt Injection Marinade Pork But Dry Rub   Rinse pork roast, and pat dry. Inject top of roast at 1-inch intervals with Pork Butt Injection...
New plant disease: Sudden Oak Death Disease blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2019/08/new-plant-disease-sudden-oak-death.html   A reddish brown "bleeding" canker that signals the appearance of...
Canned Whole Tomatoes (Using a Pressure Canner or Boiling-Water Bath)   The key to safely canning tomatoes is to ensure, first, that they’re at a safe acidity level, and then to process them at the...
Whether or not you’re an action-adventure movie fan, you may remember the 2013 hit film “Olympus Has Fallen.” It starred Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhardt, and Angela Bennet. A hit...
Lake Stella and Big Swan Lake started giving up walleyes on crawlers or minnors in 15 to 24 feet. Sunfish and crappies are going on the weed lines of Maple Lake, Clearwater Lake, Granite Lake, and...
Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) Wild or creeping thyme, Thymus serpyllum, is an easy to grow ground cover plant that is attractive to bees and is now recommended for low maintenance or bee lawns....
1 box rotini 2 c. cooked chicken 1 cup dried cranberries ½ c. yellow onion (or to taste, I use less) 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted   Dressing: 2 c. mayonnaise ¼ c. powdered...

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