The Drummer
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been foremost on the minds of millions of people in recent years. While much of the public discourse around AI has focused on the uncertainty and anxiety it has instilled in people concerned about their jobs, use of the technology in classrooms has garnered...
No two students are the same. What makes for a challenging course for one student may be a breeze for another, and vice versa. Successful students learns to navigate the obstacles of their most challenging subjects, but no one makes that journey alone. Educators, tutors, parents, and even fellow...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, you are bursting with momentum, but your tongue may move faster than your brain this week. You don't need to force a final decision or push an agenda right now. Speak thoughtfully.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Reshuffled schedules might test your patience, Taurus. Focus on...
A community is comprised of various resources that coalesce to make it unique. Businesses are important components of that formula, and successful enterprises increase the chances a community will thrive. According to the business development experts at WSB, businesses help support and diversify a...
Adults are not short on options when they seek ways to improve their overall physical health. Whether it's signing up for a membership at a local fitness facility or riding a bicycle as part of a daily routine or going for a morning jog each day, there's a lot people can do to incorporate more...
Admissions to many highly rated universities are as competitive as ever, and that remains true even at a point in time when many people are beginning to question the value of a college education. An October 2025 study from the Pew Research Center found that nearly seven in 10 individuals felt that...
The adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," may be true, but for seniors, enjoying that apple at a hotel or on a cruise may be even more healthy than having it at home.
Travel can be an important component of healthy aging. Travel provides many benefits across multiple areas of life....
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Inca is a cushion-growth UMN mum variety.
Shorter days and cooler nights signal that autumn is right around the corner. Colors shift not only in our trees, but across our gardens. Chrysanthemums, those bright, cheerful fall bloomers, ...
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Several varieties of salvia at the West-Central Research and Outreach Center
Fall is often seen as the garden’s winding-down season, but it’s a critical window for pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects need late...
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We were off last week visiting farms, schools, and co-ops in north central Minnesota last week, and wow, it is dry! Much of the state is in severe drought, and while some pockets of the state got rain over the weekend, that isn’t enough to...
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The 10th annual Polar Plunge took place on Buffalo Lake at Sturges Park last Saturday, March 14. Despite the pending snowstorm, 307 plungers participated, raising over $69,000 for Special Olympics...
Maple Lake Royalty members wave to crowds gathered along Division Street in Maple Lake during the 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival parade on March 14. The festival brought local residents and...
The Buffalo City Council awarded a contract to Kuechle Underground Inc., of Kimball, for the city’s Northeast Area Reconstruction project during its meeting on March 16.
City Engineer Justin Kannas...
The Montrose Council approved separate agreements with Xcel Energy and BNSF Railway during the city’s monthly council meeting on Monday, March 9.
Street Light Replacement
The council approved an...
Township Election Day was Tuesday, March 10, for 15 of Wright County’s 18 townships. Clearwater, Silver Creek, and Southside Townships conduct their elections in November.
Due to results being posted...
Buffalo Strong’s mission is to support the mental health and wellness needs of Buffalo community members. Our hope is that through this grant, local organizations that are serving the people of...
The Buffalo Senior Expo will take place on Wednesday, April 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 County Road 134. This free community event connects adults 55+,...
Green was the color of the day as parade goers lined the streets of Maple Lake to celebrate the community’s 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival, hosted by the Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce on...
Magic rebound from state quarterfinal defeat to Rochester Mayo with consolation victories over Chanhassen, Blaine
The Monticello girls’ basketball team finished one spot higher than the No. 6 seed...
Round three with Royals ends with 66-48 semifinal loss
The Buffalo boys’ basketball team did what it had to defensively, but offensively, things were a different story.
With both teams held well...
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