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The day a teenager receives a driver's license can be a bittersweet moment for parents. While parents may be proud and happy to have another driver in the house, the notion that kids can now drive without Mom or Dad riding shotgun can be scary. That's because driver inexperience remains a big...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You're pure rocket fuel this week, Aries. Charge ahead with all of your bold ideas. Your charisma is off the charts right now. Use it before your energy starts to wane.   TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Treat yourself to something delicious and expensive this week, Taurus. Just do not...
People who spend any measurable amount of time outdoors likely have crossed paths with various flying insects that cohabitate in a typical yard. Some of the most ardent pollinators and pest control agents also have the potential to be dangerous if provoked. While most bees, wasps and hornets are...
Certain components are a must-have when creating or revamping an outdoor living space. A grill, a place to enjoy al fresco dining and easy access to a home's interior are mandatory for outdoor living spaces. But outdoor living spaces can be so much more than the basics. Creature comforts can turn...
The significance of measures to protect mental health has garnered renewed attention in recent years. As that shift has taken place, measures to safeguard mental health have become vital components of the health and wellness routines of people from all walks of life. Education is an important...
Travelers take to the roads in droves come the summertime. When vacation season hits full swing, vacationers have long had a tendency to get behind the wheel and take to the open road, and that tradition seems to be especially appealing to modern travelers. The 2026 Trends Report from Hilton...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Last week was brutal. Extreme heat and extremely poor air quality during one of the busiest weeks of the year means that this week, farmers are in major catch-up mode: hand pulling weeds that got away, harvesting garlic, planting final...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Apples Growth stage update Article: Bocking comfrey orchard understory cover (Site specific strategies; video included) Grapes Growth stage update Hedging and skirting grapes Early-veraison is the next chance for petiole...

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Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, played by Megan, Joe, and Harvest Point, smiled in the manger last Friday evening at Buffalo Covenant Church’s Living Nativity. Saturday’s Mary, Joseph, and Jesus were played...
Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo hosted a Living Nativity last Saturday. Many nativity spectators headed to Zion to enjoy the re-creation of Jesus’ birth. Numerous animals including llamas, El Pacas,...
The Wright County Planning Commission voted 3–2 to recommend approval of an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for MBE to operate a gravel pit at the corner of Highway 25 and County Road 113 (50th Street NE)...
An article published in the Dec. 18 issue of the Wright County Journal Press titled, “Buffalo approves preliminary plat for South Shores, tables dock variance,” incorrectly stated that the proposed...
A free indoor food distribution event will be held at Grace Place in Montrose (371 Center Ave. S) on Sat, Dec. 27, from 11:30 a.m. until supplies last. Food Distribution is brought to you by Grace...
Buffalo Food Shelf is hosting an open house at the food shelf, 301 12th Avenue South, in honor of retiring Manager Kathy Peterson, on Tuesday, December 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm.  Stop in for...
The Wright County Geeks, a not-for-profit group, is hosting a GAME-A-THON on January 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the Buffalo Community Center (206 Central Avenue).  This annual family-...
“Chill Out and Read,” Great River Regional Library’s 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, begins Friday, January 2, and runs through Saturday, February 28. This winter, chill out and take the time to read...
The Boehlke Family, of Waverly, has a long-standing history of farming, one that spans four generations and beyond. The Boehlke’s were recognized for reaching a coveted milestone, celebrating 150...
Energy, depth scoring keys to non-conference victories over Bloomington Jefferson, Sartell   Going into the season, the Buffalo girls’ basketball team knew there would be difficult stretches in its...

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