The term "wellness" comes up frequently during health-related discussions. Wellness is an umbrella term that refers to the many ways individuals can care for their minds and bodies. Recognition of various facets that fall under the wellness umbrella can help people striving to live healthier...
Estate planning can help solidify finances and secure a person's legacy upon their death. Despite that, this crucial and useful step is often delayed and sometimes even avoided entirely. Modern estate planning is a vital component that can preserve assets and shield family members from emotional...
The sharp increase in home prices has been well documented in recent years. Though price increases have varied from market to market, the National Association of Home Builders reports that the average home price increased by 55 percent between the first quarter of 2020 and the third quarter of 2025...
Extended holiday weekends tend to fall on national holidays throughout the year, giving workers and students an opportunity to enjoy an extra day off from work and school The open road beckons millions of people on three-day weekends, which serve as a great chance to get away.
According to AAA,...
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Aphids on a plant stem
By mid‑August, Minnesota gardens are in full swing, and so are the pests that thrive in warm, dry weather. Aphids, thrips, Japanese beetles, spider mites, and lawn grubs can all leave their mark, turning healthy...
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Images: The multicolored asian lady beetle (left; Harmonia axyridis), social wasps like yellow jackets (middle; Vespula and Dolichovespula spp.), and common fruit flies (Drosophila menogaster) are all insects that can lead to issues with...
Night to Unite brought neighborhoods together on Tuesday, Aug. 4 around Wright County and beyond. In this photo on Bellavista Dr. in Buffalo, the Buffalo Police Dept., represented by Officer Hall (center) and Sergeant Davison (right), along with Miss Buffalo Avery Paro, visited and had fun with...
The 40th Anniversary of the New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run cruised into Buffalo last Saturday at around noon, with many antique cars and their passengers stopping at the Buffalo American Legion for a quick lunch and possible refill of their radiators with water, and adjustments to...
The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their 43rd Annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, August 15, with over 200 artisans/vendors from all over the state, featuring unique handmade items including crafts, photography, woodworking, jewelry, clothing, food, pottery, glass, and...
The stage is now set for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election following Tuesday’s Aug. 11 primary, as voters locally and across Minnesota narrowed the field of candidates who will appear on the November ballot.
At the top of the ballot is the race for Minnesota governor and lieutenant governor...