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The American Academy of Orthodontists® recommends that children complete their first checkup with an orthodontist by age seven. This age is good for a first consultation because many children at this point have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, which offers the examining orthodontist considerable...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This is a great week for you, Aries. You are empathetic and tuned into your surroundings. You might feel warm and friendly to everyone.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this is a feel-good week for you. Enjoy spending some private moments during which you reflect on the things...
Halloween is a wildly popular holiday, and that popularity extends to adults as well as kids. Halloween parties dot many a social schedule come late October, and parties mean food. While it's customary to indulge in a few candied treats on Halloween, adults may want something with a little...
The foods people eat can have a profound impact on their day. Foods that contain the array of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbs, and healthy fats a body needs can provide fuel throughout the day. A diet deficient in such beneficiary ingredients can make people feel sluggish in the short-term and...
Winter has its share of devotees, but warmer times of year like, spring, summer and fall tend to entice people to spend more time outdoors than they might spend once temperatures dip below 40°F. As fall winds down and winter draws closer, people who love to spend time outdoors can look to these...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Adult minute pirate bug. Photo: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons   If you’ve spent time outdoors this fall, you may be wondering what tiny pest has been leaving bites and making you itch. Chances are, you’ve encountered the...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     Mystery of the month   Why is a distinct area of lawn in this park turning brown? The brown areas appear only in full sun or on the south side of shade trees, while the surrounding grass stays green. The answer is at the bottom of this...
A 25-year-old St. Michael man faces a first-degree intentional homicide charge in connection with the death of his father. Colton Christopherson was charged following the Sept. 26 death of 56-year-old Allan Christopherson at the family’s Wisconsin cabin.  According to the criminal complaint, a...

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Buffalo looks to build off historic 2025 season; two all-state players return   When Owen Seestrom was asked to reflect back on the 2025 boys’ soccer season, the Buffalo senior couldn’t help but...
Iowa native takes over head coaching position; three state swimmers return   The Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team is being energized by two new voices from atop. Elisa Schaffer replaces Jocelyn Woytcke...
Three straight second-place finishes at sections has Buffalo motivated   The past three seasons, the Buffalo girls’ soccer team has been knocking on the door of winning that elusive section title. A...
Macheel leads pack   An unfortunate fall cost the Buffalo girls’ cross country team a chance at sending one of their runners to last year’s Class AAA state meet. Well on her way to locking up one of...
Lakers, Orphans defeated at state   The No. 2 seeded Maple Lake Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament with last Saturday’s 6-2 loss to No. 3...
It’s back to school time! This time of year is always a big transition. Keeping the family eating healthy, on-the-go or with sack lunches at school, makes the mornings a challenge. Here are some...
Some raindrops and a venue relocation to Buffalo High School couldn’t slowdown the large, enthusiastic crowds from treasure hunting at this past Saturday’s 43rd Annual Art and Craft Festival....
Automotive enthusiasts gathered once again for the 15th annual Gear-Head Get Together held in downtown Maple Lake last Saturday. Show attendees strolled through streets filled with custom and vintage...

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