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Buffalo Minnesota Has Its OWN American Idol! Kemil Casey will be appearing on American Idol on Wednesday, Jan. 21 (7 p.m. on KMSP-TV, Fox 9). From the Wright County Press-Journal – “(Casey) Kemil, a 2014 Buffalo High School graduate and adopted son of two local teachers, Dave and Denise Casey, h...

    The well-respected and fascinating Don Shelby, former anchor for the local CBS affiliate WCCO, Channel 4, in the Twin Cities will be performing a one-man show: “Mark Twain: Life on the Mississippi."  Shelby is also an author having written “The Season Never Ends.” The show will be performed i...

    Serendipty Sunday – The Importance of You Being Present in the Moment!   I have been so very fortunate this week to hit an ActiveRain milestone, and I couldn’t have done it without the community that is here, willing to help and willing to contribute to my success!   There are folks here who ...

    Dealing With Loss….A Coffee Chat at the Crow River Senior Center   We all experience this.  And, this is a great way to learn how to deal with the emotions that come with grief.  You will hear suggestions on how to take care of yourself while working through the process whether it is a parent...

    My friend, Lee, tells me that the swans are in full force near Monticello again this year.    And, thanks to the late Sheila Lawrence who started feeding the swans 25 years ago, and now her husband, Jim, who with a local foundation helps make sure that these majestic fauna continue to thrive ...

    The first reason I love my hometowns is that they remind me of St. Paul and Minneapolis.  Notice the difference?    Most people around here and elsewhere say…Minneapolis and St. Paul.  Also for more local flavor we can now say Norwood Young America.  Those two towns collaboratively incorporat...

    Get Your Radon Test for Only $3.00 From Wright County Human Services NOW!   You can get a short-term radon test kit from Wright County Human Services through the end of February or while supplies last for only $3.00!  That is a great deal!   This short-term kit will give you the quickest resu...

    Could You Live in 200 Square Feet?  Apartment Living That’s Changing Urban Life!   Perhaps, these people who buy these 200 square foot apartments only live there during the work week…I can’t imagine not having any space to sprawl out, let alone have a guest or two.    These condos and apartme...

    Don’t Miss the Theatre Event of the Season, “Burglars, Bunglers and Neighborhood Thieves”!   This will be an event that is fun for all….The Family Youth Community Connection and the Crow River Senior Center are pairing up for this production of “Burglars, Bunglers and Neighborhood Thieves” an...

                                                           800,000 Thanks   Wow, I get to toot my own horn today!!!    I finally made it to 800,000 points!  After taking a good part of October and November off, virtually, to close the antique shop, it was taking a good bit of time to get back in ...