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Summer reading challenges are beginning to pop up. Summer is a great time to kick back, grab a glass of cold lemonade or iced tea, and get lost in a good book. Many library systems come out with reading challenges and programs which are a great way to keep kids reading throughout the summer months...
Graduations
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
The following student graduated following the spring 2024 semester.
Buffalo - Marie Mousso, Associate of Applied Science.
Univ. of Nebraska - Lincoln
The following students graduated following the spring 2024 semester...
Rhubarb was imported from China as a medicinal plant. Since then, people have disagreed on what rhubarb should be classified as. Botanically it is a vegetable, but people use it as a fruit. In fact, New York state legally declared it a fruit. Many call it the “pie plant.” Whatever it is considered...
Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May across the United States. The proximity of Memorial Day to the summer solstice has led many to view the weekend preceding the holiday as the unofficial kickoff to summer. However, Memorial Day is about more than backyard barbecues and...
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for millions of people across the country. Backyard barbecues are a staple of Memorial Day weekend, and such informal gatherings contribute much to the laid back vibe of this beloved three-day weekend.
Backyard barbecues may be all about...
Motorcycles account for a small percentage of the total number of vehicles on the road. Despite that, a National Safety Council analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that motorcyclists accounted for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities, 17 percent of all...
Pet owners’ devotion to their companion animals is evidenced in the lengths modern pet parents go to keep their furry friends happy and healthy. A recent survey from GOBankingRates found that 70 percent of pet owners spent between $600 and $1,200 on their pets in 2023, which underscores how...
Parents recognize the strong bonds children form with their pets. The unconditional love companion animals offer can be just what kids need at the end of a school day, and it’s hard for people of any age to resist cuddle time with a cat or a game of fetch with Fido.
Pets also can provide a way to...
Crowded pickleball courts are a testament to the popularity of a sport that has taken many communities by storm. A 2023 report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association indicates just under nine million people played pickleball in 2022, which marked a stunning 159 percent increase in...
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Five members of the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team qualified for this year’s Class AA state meet.
Four of the five members qualified in the same events they did a year ago at state, led by the 200...
Two wrestlers familiar with the mats of the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul will make a return visit to this year’s Class 3A individual state wrestling tournament.
Ryan Scherber and Owen Herbst placed...
Buffalo junior Madi Peters had plenty of reasons to quit. But her decision to not do so turned out for the best.
An elbow injury suffered at the end of last gymnastics season lingered all off-season...
Two assistants were promoted this past week to head coaching spots at Buffalo High School.
Craig Lachowitzer replaces Todd Bouman, who stepped down last fall after six seasons, as head coach of the...
Sunfish and Crappies on Rock Lake, Granite Lake, Indian Lake, Limestone Lake, Lake John, Little Maple Lake, Lake Marie, & Buffalo Lake in 10-20 feet of water. Walleyes on Clearwater Lake, Sugar...
Mozzarella Sticks
6 mozzarella string cheese sticks
4 egg whites
3/4 c. Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, preferably whole grain
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
Slice the 6 string cheese sticks in...
People don’t spend a lot of time talking about the men and women who brought this country together. Our forefathers set forth a foundation for which a land would be built some 200 years ago,...
Audiences at Buffalo Community Theater ‘s “Mulan Jr.” have been enjoying the Disney retelling of the classic story from Ancient China, told with songs, dances, fight scenes, colorful costumes, a...
For the first time in the 25-year history of the Buffalo Community Orchestra, they will dedicate an entire performance to music of the opera. The upcoming concert, “A Night at the Opera,” will...
The goal of establishing a non-profit dental clinic at the new Wright County government center took another step forward this week when the Board of Wright County Commissioners agreed to ask the...
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