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Over the course of the twentieth century, great strides were made in relation to diagnosing, treating and preventing disease. That work has continued into the twenty-first century, as the organization Voices for Vaccines notes that vaccines prevent more diseases now than they did even as recently...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Make the most of every opportunity that comes your way this week, Aries. You may not get many chances to test your mettle in the weeks to come, so it's important to act now.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, something that started out as a part-time venture could turn into much...
After a few months of fun in the sun, it can be difficult to admit that summer will soon be over. Lazy, hazy days likely filled the calendar, with time spent poolside or at a beach.
Just because summer is winding down doesn't mean that all the relaxing fun must cease. Families can extend the fun a...
Real estate prices skyrocketed in recent years and property values have remained high in many markets ever since. Conventional wisdom has long attested to the value of investing in real estate, but a significant percentage of hopeful homeowners may be struggling to find an affordable property in...
It is easy to put off estate planning for another day. But having a legally binding will drawn up is one of the most important financial and personal decisions a person can make. A will is not merely a document for the wealthy who have significant portfolios and real estate holdings. A will is a...
Summer ushers in hurricane season, which typically runs from early June to late fall in the Atlantic. In the Pacific, hurricane season typically begins in May and runs until November. Understanding these impressive storms can help the public better navigate the wild weather.
People can test their...
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Mystery of the month
Large patches of this lawn are turning brown this summer. These patches are typically green the rest of the year, but the browning area seems to be spreading wider each year.
The solution for what you should do...
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This week has brought some needed relief from drought, heat, and wildfire smoke. Temperatures have dropped dramatically and conditions have been excellent for field work, allowing farmers to catch up on weeding and all of the other tasks...
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Apples
Article: Red star rust: Scout for a new apple disease
More on cedar-apple rust
Day-neutral strawberries
Harvest season ramping up in southern Minnesota
Management: Runner removal
Fruit diagnostics: Misshapen fruit...
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Melons are one of the trickiest plants to grow, because the guidelines around harvest are confusing and often contradictory. I often hear growers express frustration because their melons seem ripe but don’t have much flavor, or because...
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The Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. This program exists through the...
Look inside this issue of the Journal-Press on pages 6 and 7 for an advertiser-supported special feature celebrating National FFA Week.
We’d like to thank the numerous small businesses and FFA...
MontiArts will host its 7th annual Glow Fest on Saturday, February 28, in downtown Monticello from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the parade, which will travel from the...
In October 2025, members of Nelson Masonic Lodge No.135 teamed up with several Wright County non-profits to bring the community a delicious and meaningful event: a people’s choice BBQ competition...
A winter warm-up brought folks to Sturges Park and Buffalo Lake for the 8th annual Kites on Ice Festival held last Saturday. Warmer-than-average temperatures saw many attendees ditch winter jackets...
Senior qualifies in bars, beam, floor; Bison third in 5AA
Hanging on the wall in the Buffalo gymnastics room are posters with season goals for each of this year’s gymnasts.
One of the goals on...
Bison drop four straight; playoffs loom
There were six members of the exclusive 1,000-point club for the Buffalo girls’ basketball team prior to the start of Tuesday’s home game on Feb. 10 against...
Bison sweep rival Knights; fall 5-4 in OT at EP; sections underway at PIC
Hockey sticks turned into broom sticks at the conclusion of Buffalo’s 5-3 home win Tuesday, Feb. 10, over rival St. Michael...
Team season ends in familiar round
The struggles for the Buffalo wrestling team against section opponents continued with a 47-15 season-ending loss to Moorhead in Wednesday’s quarterfinal round of...
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