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The Lenten season marks a period of 40 days when faithful Christians prepare for the glory of Easter Sunday. Easter commemorates the miracle of Jesus Christ's resurrection, which is foundational for the Christian faith. Lent is a season when Christians reflect and prepare to celebrate Easter. Lent...
One need not look long or far to be reminded of the importance of saving for retirement. Indeed, it's hard to go a single day without encountering roadside billboards, television and streaming service advertisements, and/or promotional emails touting the retirement planning services offered by an...
Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. The current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. But what constitutes moderate-intensity...
Donating blood is a selfless act. Each year, blood donors collectively save the lives of millions of people across the globe. The American Red Cross reports that blood levels continue to be low, and hospital need often outpaces the rate at which many blood donation organizations can replenish their...
Snowbirds heading south to escape cold winters is a phenomenon that has been popular for decades. Places like Florida often beckon vacationers and retirees who are eager to enjoy the sun and surf. Individuals who have traveled south are likely familiar with outdoors spaces known as "Florida rooms...
Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of home renovation season. Homeowners undoubtedly have an extensive list of projects on their to-do list this spring, and that may include helping their lawns and gardens recover...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   As you make your field plans for this year, consider complementing your later-planted vegetable crops with an early spring cover crop. In fields where you plan to grow a vegetable with a summer planting schedule, like transplanted broccoli...
The State of Minnesota will hold a Presidential Nomination Primary election on Tuesday, March 5. Only presidential candidates from major parties will be listed on the ballot and each party will have a separate ballot. There are three major parties: Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, Legal Marijuana Now...
Councilman Steve Downer opened the city of Buffalo’s Tuesday, February 20 meeting, with an invitation to Police Chief Pat Budke, who introduced and welcomed a new officer, Zachary Cargill. Officer Cargill took the Oath of Office in front of the council and was sworn in with family and friends...
The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board met on Monday, February 26. Ryan Tangen, Director of Finance and Operations, along with Jodie Zesbaugh, Senior Municipal Advisor with Ehlers Public Finance, provided updates regarding the financing and sale of general obligation school building bonds, with...

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Junior scores 40 in two defeats at Granite City Classic   For a team desperate for offense, Hayley Rohlin stepped to the forefront. During last weekend’s Granite City Classic in Sartell and Sauk...
Girls’ wrestling explodes in popularity at state’s prominent programs   When it comes to high school wrestling, St. Michael-Albertville typically is in the conversation as one of the state’s top...
Christmas break extended a tad bit longer than expected for the Buffalo boys’ hockey team. Eight days after suffering a 7-1 home loss on Dec. 22 to Rogers, the Bison returned to action for a key...
Now that the leftovers are gone, kids are back in school and we return to normal schedules, it is time to work on meal planning again.  Here are a few options to change up your routine. Hope you had...
The Albion Ridges parking lot was full on Saturday, Dec. 23, as these friends, along with many others, enjoyed some last minute time on the links. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Last winter, the Wright County Highway Department’s snowplow crews were pushed to the edge. Between the first snow in late-October and the last snow in early April, there were 84 snow/ice events that...
Wright County commissioners met for their final regular county board meeting of the year, Tuesday, Dec. 19, where they approved on a 4-1 vote, the budget for 2024.   This action was the final step in...

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