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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You may have difficulty reaching people this week, Aries. Whether it's difficulty getting attention or tech issues affecting communication, use the situation as an opportunity to relax.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a challenging project may lead you to throw yourself into...
When it is too late for breakfast but not quite time for lunch, a versatile meal can fit the bill: brunch. There are various stories regarding the potential origins of this late-morning meal. The word "brunch" appeared in 1895 in Hunter's Weekly when British author Guy Beringer indicated that post-...
The holiday season is a festive time of year filled with plenty of opportunities to socialize with friends and family. Parties abound this time of year, and many people may find themselves hosting everything from intimate gatherings to large family dinners. As people will be attending many...
It wasn't too long ago that it seemed a new craft brewery opened just about every month. Even though the industry is past its peak in terms of new breweries, the demand for locally produced craft beers remains high. There were 9,500 breweries in the United States in 2021, and openings outpaced...

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There is a dramatic and finely-crafted scene in Star Wars Episode III, “Revenge of the Sith,” with Queen Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman). While maintaining a seat in the Galactic Republic as a voice...
Easter
With Easter quickly approaching, and in light of the crisis surrounding COVID-19, the Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer would like to remind readers to continue social distancing and self-...
Click or tap to view the livestream! https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/features/webcams/eaglecam/index.html With so much uncertainty in the world, it is important to focus on the positive things that...
COVID-19 has negatively impacted many parts of society. One such area is food. By mid-afternoon on Sunday, it was hard to find bread on the shelves at any of the grocery stores around Buffalo. Cub Foods was no exception. (Submitted photo)
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed the first COVID-19 case in Wright County, a person in their 80’s. The individual has a history of out of state travel. The individual started to...
Governor Tim Walz, on Monday, March 16, issued an order for bars, restaurants, theatres, museums, health clubs, coffeehouses and other “places of public accommodation and amusement” to temporarily...
“We are a government,” said Buffalo City Administrator Mert Auger. “We have to keep the lights on, the water running, and the public safe.” Near the beginning of the Buffalo City Council meeting on...
A state of emergency for Wright County was declared by the Board of Wright County Commissioners on Tuesday morning, following a cue by the state of Minnesota, which has been put under a similar state...
“The very first moon picture I tried was with my new 5.1” telescope and iPhone SE in Oct. 2019. It was taken through my dining room window,” writes Andrew “Andy” Flugaur, in his description of the above photo. The Annandale resident has been studying and trying his hand at astrophotography for a little over two years, using little more than a telescope and old iPhone cameras. (Photos courtesy of Andrew Flugaur)
As you sit for coffee, signs of spring are just beginning to unfold, the sky a brilliant blue. The sun shines brightly overhead, snow melting away beneath its warm rays. There is not a single cloud...
Trey Longstreet scored 22 points in Delano’s 80-51 victory over Fridley in last Thursday’s Section 5-3A title game at STMA. (Photo by Brianna Burnham)
A little less than 12 hours after cutting the nets at St. Michael-Albertville High School gymnasium down, the Delano boys’ basketball team found the nets would not be going back up. With the COVID-19...
As COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, the Minnesota State High School League has closed all schools effective from Wednesday, March 18 to Friday, March 27, 2020. For activities, no scrimmages,...

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