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Parents of young children are undoubtedly familiar with the morning and nighttime ritual of getting kids to brush their teeth. Kids may or may not embrace that routine no matter how hard parents try to relate the benefits of proper oral hygiene, but moms and dads can take solace in the knowledge...
Each January, millions of individuals across the United States and even beyond the nation's borders pause to reflect on the contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr. Born in Atlanta on January 15, 1929, King's life was tragically cut short in 1968, when he was assassinated in Memphis. Though King's...
At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some of the more notable ones include a lower risk for chronic disease and illness, improved self-esteem and greater overall health...
The dawn of a new year marks a great time to turn over a new leaf. Many people begin a new year by making resolutions, and aspiring to eat healthier is annually among the most popular pledges health-conscious individuals make. A recent Statista survey of hundreds of people across the globe found...
Safeguarding personal financial data has never been more important, as an increasingly digital world has made online banking that much more prevalent. Cyber crimes are a significant concern. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, no less than 422 million individuals were impacted by...
Couples have much to look forward to when planning their weddings. In addition to the momentous occasion when they say "I do," couples can look ahead with excitement as they anticipate spending time with family and friends in a fun setting. Though the wedding day is the focal point of couples'...
Winter can be harsh. Frigid temperatures and fewer hours of daylight can take a toll, and many people prefer to stay warm inside as much as possible during winter. Indoor air also can take a toll, leading to dry skin and increasing individuals' exposure to viruses such as those that cause the...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   With Halloween decorations up and bats on the brain, we decided to do a species spotlight that includes some “creepy” critters from the natural world. The plant species in this spotlight are found in the list of Recommended trees and...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     Are you starting to sell more produce to farm to school programs, food hubs, or wholesale distributors? These sales can impact your status under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. That is because where you sell your food, along with the total...
A gathering of concerned citizens braved a windy and chilly morning at Buffalo Evangelical Free Church last Monday, Jan. 8, at 8:00 a.m. to show their concern about a proposed gravel pit directly across from the entrance to the church’s parking lot on County Rd. 113. Monday morning’s time was...

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Parkside Elementary in the Buffalo/Hanover/Montrose School District is one of seven organizations to benefit from Wright County’s first distribution of opioid settlement money.  County Commissioners...
City of Montrose Public Works Director Dan Remer spoke to the Montrose City Council in regard to the water-shut off policy at their meeting on Monday, July 10. Multiple changes and updates to the...
The Concerts in the Park series continues on Thursday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. at Sturges Park in Buffalo. Xpedition will performing Foreigner, STYX, Kansas and Journey music. The sponsor for the...
Joseph Wesley Schneider, of Annandale, appeared in court on July 18, charged with two felony counts for leaving the scene of a crash resulting in a fatality without providing identifying information...
Buffalo Community Theater’s summer show is “Shrek the Musical.” The performances are scheduled for Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. The showing on Sunday, July 23, will be held at...
Mark your calendars, the third annual Local Heroes Event in Monticello will be held from Thursday, August 17, to Saturday, August 19. The event will go from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily at Open Road...
Friends Rosalie Darden and Carolyn Grieve, both of Buffalo, celebrated their 80th birthdays on Friday, July 7. The pair wanted to do something big to mark the occasion, so they went skydiving from 13...
LaPlante’s shutout lifts Buffalo to 2-0 victory over Waconia to open Sub-State 15 tournament   On a night the offense struggled, it was strong pitching and good defense that led the Buffalo Senior...
Buffalo drops road games to Rockford, Litchfield; James hits eighth homer   A favorable schedule the past week for a struggling Buffalo Bulldogs team came with some mixed results. Facing the bottom...
A 16-4 record earned the Buffalo Junior Legion Post 270 Cobras the top seed in this year’s Sub-State A post-season Division-I baseball tournament. Other seeds in the same bracket include No. 2 St....

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