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Dads do a lot for their families, and Father's Day is the perfect time to acknowledge those efforts. The days when dads would receive a colorful necktie for Father's Day are largely (and, for fathers, thankfully) a relic of the past. Modern Father's Day celebrations tend to involve more careful...
Vocational programs attract students who do not want to attend a traditional college or university. Prospective trade school students can keep this information in mind as they consider if a career in the trades is right for them. 1. Students can often learn a trade and enter a related profession...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, sometimes you do not have to take action to fix problems. Certain issues will work themselves out on their own. Don't feel the need to rush in and find a quick solution.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Right now the spotlight is on you and your talents, Taurus. You have a...
According to the National Weather Service, the summer solstice, which marks the official beginning of summer, occurs at the moment the earth's tilt toward the sun is at a maximum. As a result, on the day of the summer solstice, which in 2023 occurs on Wednesday, June 21, the sun appears at its...
In 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established an official holiday to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The act became law and the holiday was celebrated two days later. As the United States prepares to celebrate its third...
The world's oceans are facing significant challenges. According to the United Nations Regional Information Center, each year the oceans absorb 23 percent of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and capture 90 percent of the excess heat created by these emissions. These developments are...
The vastness of North America means there's no shortage of places to visit and sights to see. Individuals who have caught the travel bug could spend much of their lives traversing the continent and still not see everything North America has to offer. But that doesn't mean they can't try. Summer...

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2022 EagleCam Season   CLICK TO WATCH THE EAGLES! https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/features/webcams/eaglecam/index.html   The clutch is complete   On February 16, a second egg arrived at the EagleCam!...
Sugar Lake, Clearwater Lake, Lake Marie, Little Pulaski Lake, Limestone Lake, French Lake, Lake Sylvia, and Indian Lake have seen continued crappie and sunfish action. Fish for crappies in the...
Do you host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration? We have a few recipes for cookin’ up a yummy meal. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to...
Manny, a five-year-old Italian Maremma, enjoys a vivid winter sunset, as he protects his herd of goats in Chatham Township on Saturday, Feb. 26. (Photo submitted by Larry Marquette)
Buffalo High School hosted a career and job fair for students, and later in the evening opened it to the public on Monday, Feb. 28. Students browsed career fields and looked into future work and...
After 35 years, Wright County Captain Annette Habisch-Peterson is retiring from the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioners, staff, family, and friends wished her all the best at a ceremony, Tuesday, Feb...
As of Friday, February 25, the CDC is no longer requiring public and private school systems to mandate masks on school buses and vans in areas with low to medium COVID-19 levels. Due to this mandate...
The offices and departments in the Wright County Government Center will be moving into their new facility in March. As with many significant building projects, the county has learned firsthand about...
Tuesday, March 8 is Township Election Day. Eligible voters in Townships holding March elections will be able to participate. Below is a list of Townships holding a March election, their polling...
The Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 12. There will be a craft sale, Irish Scamper, and the Grande Day Parade. The craft...

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