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The crowning of the new Wright County Dairy Princesses will be held March 23 in Howard Lake at St. James Lutheran Church and School (1000 7th Ave). The Dairy Princess competition is sponsored by the American Dairy Association of Wright County, which helps to build demand and sales for dairy...
Robert Richards, of Buffalo, has been polar plunging for over twenty years. His parents owned a timeshare near Brainerd in which many family members would gather around the holidays. “They had a hot tub, and we would jump into the snowbank, roll around, and run back into the hot tub.” That fun...
Halftime buzzer-beater sparks Knights to semifinal win over defending section champs; Buffalo ends skid versus Brainerd   Jordan Holm provided the spark the St. Michael-Albertville boys’ basketball team was looking for in a 63-51 victory over Buffalo in last Saturday’s Section 8AAAA semifinal game...
Dolan to retire after 43 years coaching; Cards seek 2nd title   After 43 years of coaching at Annandale High School, Donald Dolan Jr. is calling it a career. For those unfamiliar with the name, it’s because Donald is better known around the state for his nickname, “Skip.” During his career, Dolan...
Totino-Grace edges Magic 60-59 in finals   With six miles separating Monticello from St. Michael, there was no doubt fans of the Magic would make the trip to St. Michael-Albertville High School for last Thursday’s Section 5AAA championship game against Totino-Grace.  Magic fans waited at the closed...
Robert Colebank, 92  Robert Frank Colebank passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born September 28, 1931, in Minneapolis, MN, to Donald and Merle (Laflin) Colebank. Bob graduated from North High School in 1949. After graduation, Bob attended the University of Minnesota...
Why is it so hard to meditate? You just sit and do nothing. It can’t be that difficult, can it? Well, if you’ve ever tried to truly sit and do nothing, you’ll find that it’s extremely difficult. In less than a second, your mind begins to chatter. It searches relentlessly for something to occupy it...
Let’s eat all things green! Green is symbolic of the shamrock, which is a three-leaf clover, that is said to represent the Holy Trinity.  Wearing, eating, and “living” green on St. Patrick’s Day is a way to show Irish Pride and to honor St. Patrick. AND as an extra bonus - wearing green has a...

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*Disclaimer- It is a community park, meaning their isn’t public parking (unless room on the streets) and Buffalo uses an Adopt-A-Park program to keep the parks maintained (See Park and Rec Page for...
1 lg. carton cottage cheese 1 lg. carton frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 lg. pkg. peach gelatin 1 can of peaches, diced   Mix all together and chill for at least one hour before serving.
https://blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2019/07/bagging-your-grass-clippings-lets-clear.html Do you believe that if you collect clippings from a weedy lawn, it will cut down on the number of...
Sunfish are hitting on the 12- to 15-foot weed edges on Clearwater Lake, Pleasant Lake, Maple Lake, and Lake Sylvia. Largemouth bass and northern pike have been weed-related and hitting spinnerbaits...
Cucumbers in a Jar
It’s that time of year, when gardens are producing. Here are a few recipes to make good use of all those tasty vegetables. Cucumbers in a Jar 9 c. Sliced Cucumbers, do not peel (approx. 4-5 med....
Never let it be said that I am not a loyal film reviewer (though unrecognized), because I went to see a movie despite a dizzying migraine, nausea, and chills. I’ve been waiting for “The Art of...

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