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Every year certain gifts emerge as the "hot" toys and games for children. These are the presents kids are eager to find wrapped up and ready for them. Adults often scramble to secure these popular items. According to the United Kingdom-based retailer Argos, the following are among the most popular...
Modern families seem to have more hectic schedules than families did in years past, and that heavy load is forcing many to seek help. A 2024 Harris poll of more than 2,000 parents found that 25 percent of couples sought therapy to cope with family schedules, which respondents indicated required...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Right now you are inspired to roll up your sleeves and clear away the clutter so you can focus on what counts, Aries. Your productivity soars this week.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Your words will carry extra weight between this week and next, Taurus. Don't hold back on speaking...
Gifts from friends and loved ones can make people feel cherished and valued. When these people are the older adults in one's life, such as parents or grandparents, gifts take on additional meaning because they can warm the hearts of very special people. Finding unique gifts for seniors can be...
Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday across much of North America. Canadians enjoy this day of gratitude, gathering and savory feasts in early October, while Americans celebrate Thanksgiving near the end of November. According to Pew Research, 74 percent of survey respondents plan to attend...
Though modern Americans might find the notion of a turkey-free Thanksgiving hard to fathom, the idea of eating the now popular fowl did not become synonymous with the holiday until the mid-nineteenth century. According to History.com, President George Washington declared a day of national...
Ingredients and culinary skills are not the only components that can bring out the flavor in a delicious meal. Wine can serve as the perfect complement to a meal, particularly when individuals identify which varieties go well with certain foods. Wine lists can sometimes be intimidating when dining...
Decorating the exterior of a home for the holiday season is a beloved tradition in countless households. In the movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," Clark Griswold had "250 strands of imported Italian twinkle lights," each with 100 bulbs per strand. His grand total of 25,000 lights caused...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Food shelves are vital community resource hubs for people experiencing hunger, and they are under unprecedented pressure.  In 2024, Minnesota food banks hit a new record high of nearly 9 million visits. This year’s government shutdown and...
Conditions were optimal for Northern Lights viewing on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, Nov. 11 and 12. These fabulous photos were taken by Wright County Journal-Press employee Lisa Parker. After returning home from work on Tuesday, Lisa captured the brilliance of the sky right above her backyard in...

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Rogers spoils 50th Anniversary celebration with 7-1 win; Bison skate to 2-2 tie at St. Cloud   On a night where fans at Buffalo Civic Center helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of Buffalo boys’...
Bison break five pool records in loss to Delano   On a night the Buffalo boys’ swim/dive team broke five pool records on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Delano, it was the Tigers that came away with a 99-86...
Our Winner of the Darlene Dixon Prize Pack of cookbooks is K. Wozniak.  Congratulations! Thank you to all who submitted recipes.  Please continue to send in recipes; we are always looking for new...
The CPKC Holiday Train made its annual stop in Buffalo on Wednesday, December 13, at the 5th Street railway crossing. The area was packed with spectators who were excited to enjoy the Christmas cheer...
Joseph and Mary in the manger were played by Elijah and Lis Gust, with baby Jesus portrayed by little Eowyn, for Buffalo Covenant’s Living Nativity held December 16 and 17. See inside for more photos...
The Montrose City Council held their Truth in Taxation hearing at their meeting on Monday, December 11. During this time, the public had the opportunity to ask questions or make comments. No one from...
During the Monday, December 11, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) School Board meeting, the school board also held their public hearing for the 2024 Truth in Taxation. Director of Finance and Operations...
For the next two Thursdays (Dec. 21 and 28), the Wright County Historical Society will open extended hours for people to come see the Festival of Trees. The Historical Society (2001 Hwy. 25 near the...

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