Focus Archives - The Pony Express

American rescue plan gives schools funding, brooding their spending abilities.

The American Rescue plan provides additional fundings for schools due to COVID

Jeremiah Swartz, Graphics Editor and Copy Editor • November 17, 2021

March 24, the American rescue plan was released by the Biden administration. $122 billion were released to schools around the nation. Its job...

Anna Shore checks out groceries as Ella Walsh bags groceries at Kowalski’s Markets in Oak Park Heights on Oct. 31.

Supply chain issues create problems with holiday season

Mikai Tasch, Social Media Editor-in-Chief • November 16, 2021

Supply chain issues have caused disruptions in many people's lives. With the holiday season approaching, people will not receive orders on time....

This is a photo of Panera Bread kitchens when there was only two staff employees working at the time.

Labor shortage affects businesses, employees

Charli Burdick-Kitchell, Graphic Editor and Copy Editor • November 15, 2021

Minnesota has been experiencing a major labor worker shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses are scrambling to keep up. During COVID-19,...

Political signage line an overhead bridge in Columbus, Ohio. Many other bridges like this one on I-70 hold the same view of political signs on abortion.

Roe v. Wade changes throughout history

Sophia Arndt, Photography Editor-in-Chief and Copy Editor • October 11, 2021

In 1973, history was made in the United States by nine Supreme Court justices when they ruled that the controversial medical procedure of abortion...