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Children will soon be trading in the chimes of neighborhood ice cream trucks for the bells of school as summer vacation gives way to the start of a new academic year. August through September is prime back-to-school season, with children all across the country stocking their backpacks and shopping...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
You are the master of leaping before looking, Aries, and this week is no different. You are not satisfied with hanging back and assessing the situation before acting. You're right in the mix.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, do not pretend to be a neutral party when two people...
It seems like just yesterday people were heralding the arrival of summer. After many months of fickle weather, summer's warm temperatures and ample sunshine can be that hug from Mother Nature people need. But soon summer will be coming to an end, making room for apples, corn and pumpkin spice.
Even...
The worldwide gaming market is a multi-billion dollar industry. Statista reports that revenue from video games was estimated at almost $347 billion US in 2022, and the mobile gaming market generated an estimated $248 billion US of that total. While digital games like "Call of Duty" and "The Legend...
Golf carts may be restricted to the links in many regions, but these fun and convenient modes of transportation are a part of everyday life in various locales as well.
Many communities that cater to individuals who are 55 and older allow and even encourage residents to use golf carts to get around...
Parents typically make certain changes around a home to ensure it's accommodating to children. Childproofing is a necessity, but entire rooms also may be transformed with children's enjoyment and well-being in mind.
It's common for homeowners to set aside rooms for children to play and explore....
It's not uncommon for individuals to think that the ultimate vacation adventure requires venturing far and wide. But there are plenty of exciting ways to get your thrills even if you don't stray too far from home. Here is how to plan a summer adventure right in your own neighborhood.
· Visit an...
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After a few days of heat, things were unseasonably cool over the last week. Things are more seasonable now, and things will continue to be on the cool side. Read on for updates on identifying wildlife damage, turning over high tunnels,...
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Here’s a look at some ornamental grasses that are good selections for putting on a show in your garden in the fall.
Prairie dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis
The golden yellow fall color of prairie dropseed makes it a standout in a...
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One of my favorite holiday traditions is to spend an afternoon by the fireplace with seed catalogs. Every year I try to take a few days off...
Winter has settled in. Time to warm up after a day outside. This week we found a few comfort food recipes to help you stay warm in the new year.
If you have a favorite dish, that you would like to...
Frontline workers at Stellis Health are now getting the vaccine protection they need against COVID-19. “We’re vaccinating frontline caregivers with the highest risk of being exposed to COVID-19 first...
During the holiday season, locals have been hard at work decorating their homes with holiday lights and inflatables. The Christmas spirit can be seen throughout the town and offers the perfect family...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. to discuss a short but detailed agenda, which included the Planning Commission report from Councilmember Steve Downer. Like many residents in...
Wright County, along with the rest of Minnesota, is seeing a decrease in confirmed COVID-19 cases.
For the week of Dec. 11-17, the WC Public Health updated the county’s dashboard, showing the latest...
On Wednesday, Dec. 16, Gov. Tim Walz announced his next steps with the four-week dial back. Though he recognized the efforts made by Minnesotans, he stated there is still work needing to be done to...
When Gov. Walz announced his decision to continue his mandate that restaurants, bars, and breweries were to remain closed to indoor dining, a group of businesses decided to open anyway.
Included in...
This winter has been a bit strange in the northland where I reside. Not much snow, but enough cold temperatures to start freezing the lakes. The small lakes and ponds freeze up tight right away, but...
Holiday lights add a festive touch to homes, and they are not in short supply in Buffalo. An evening drive around town, complete with hot cocoa and Christmas music playing on the radio, is a fun...
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