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Tests are an integral component of the academic experience. Tests assess how well students have absorbed lessons in the classroom. A two-year study conducted by the Council of Great City Schools examined testing practices in 66 public, urban school districts across the country. Findings indicated...
Parents of children who spend lots of time engaged with devices may wonder if there is a link between screen usage and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in young people. The National Institutes of Health reports that current research does not indicate tablet or screen use directly causes...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, this week calls for a break from your usual fast pace. If you've been burning the candle at both ends, your energy reserves will be depleted. Focus on fortifying yourself and your space.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Miscommunication is likely if you rush your words, Taurus...
It's not uncommon to spend a lot of time out of the house when the weather outside is warm. The popularity of outdoor living spaces has made it easier than ever to enjoy nature without leaving home, which can generally be done from late spring to mid-fall each year in many regions. But as fall...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often accelerated heart rhythm. According to the Mayo Clinic, left untreated, AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, which increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
How does AFib originate?
AFib most often...
Rice is a staple food that helps to feed billions of people across the globe. Rice is inexpensive and a nutritious source of vitamins and minerals, and it comes in many different varieties and a rainbow of colors. With so many options to choose from, people may wonder if certain rices are more...
A roof is a vital component of a home that protects the structure from the elements and ensures that sun, rain, wind, and snow do not compromise the integrity of interior spaces. Peak Performance Roofing says the average asphalt shingle roof found on many homes lasts between 15 and 30 years....
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Golden Sunset, yellow prairie grass (Indiangrass)
In the last few weeks, while driving to my office, I’ve noticed the blooms of yellow prairie grass, or Indiangrass, along roadsides. While I love the blooms of many warm-season grasses,...
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A rose garden in late summer. Photo: Janet Duddleston
As nights cool and days shorten, roses shift from summer showpieces to winter survivors. The goal is to help them harden off, stay healthy, and head into winter strong enough to...
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Shot put, discus has history of success
One of the strongest events for the Buffalo boys’ track and field team in recent seasons has come from its throwers.
Since the 2021 season, the Bison have...
Lamberts emerges as one of state’s best
The Buffalo girls’ track and field team continues to impress this season. One big reason for that success is the record-setting year from senior Rose...
May is a busy time of year for everyone.
The littlest among us just want to play outside all day. School age kids are starting summer activities while trying to stay engaged in the classroom....
A steady stream of visitors moved across the Civic Center floor during the Heartland Senior Expo held April 22 in Buffalo. Area seniors explored programs and services aimed at enhancing quality of...
Wright County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors were crowned at the South Shore Event Center in Howard Lake on Saturday, April 18.
This year’s princesses are Ella Havisto, of Montrose, and Sophie...
Correction Notice: An article on the front page of the April 23 print edition of the Journal-Press highlighting the upcoming BCO performance incorrectly spelled Dr. Andrew Burgdorf’s last name in...
The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board met Monday, April 27, where members approved final budget revisions for the 2025–26 school year and reviewed long-term facility maintenance proposals....
The Wright County Historical Society is holding their 6th annual Online Yard Sale Fundraiser.
This online-only event starts Thursday, April 30, at 12:00 p.m. and ends Monday, May 11, at 4:30 p.m....
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