Derek Wiese looks up at the dignitaries attending the groundbreaking ceremony in Staples while posing for a photo wit
Six retiring employees at Staples-Motley School District #2170 were recognized at the End of Year staff breakfast May 30, at the Middle/High School cafeteria. Pictured above, from left, are Robin Kautto, Pete Kautto, Cathi Dumpprope, LaDeanna Simek, Chris Trout. At right (submitted photo) is Phyl Runzel.  May 30 happened to be Cathi Dumpprope’s birthday, and the staff sang an enthusiastic “Happy Birthday” to her during the program. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
The Staples World invited retiring staff at Staples-Motley School District to share some thoughts abo
A crowd gathered for the official opening of three new pickleball courts in Staples on June 5, as Staples Mayor Ron
A huge crowd watches Grant Bestland (red shirt, far right) hit an approach shot in the Section 6AA golf tournament, part of a playoff to reach the state tournament. See story, page 7a. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
The Staples-Motley boys golf team was the best team on the course on the second day of competition,
Avandre Brandt bursts between the two leaders halfway through the 200 meter dash, before catching them by the finish line. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Six athletes on the Staples-Motley track and field team are headed to the state
Breaking ground for Farmers Union Processing + Meats in Staples, from left, Thom Petersen, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator, Carrie Ruud, former Minnesota State Senator, Carol Anderson, Farmers Union and CLC Board, David Endicott, Farmers Union President Gary Wertich, Minnesota Farmers Union President, Jerel Nelsen, Staples City Administrator, Cory Detloff, CLC, Dustin Wiese, Headwaters Beef Coop, and Jim Chamberlin, Happy Dancing Turtle and Headwaters Bee
Six retiring employees at Staples-Motley School District #2170 were recognized at the End of Year staff breakfast May 30, at the Middle/High School cafeteria. Pictured above, from left, are Robin Kautto, Pete Kautto, Cathi Dumpprope, LaDeanna Simek, Chris Trout. At right (submitted photo) is Phyl Runzel.  May 30 happened to be Cathi Dumpprope’s birthday, and the staff sang an enthusiastic “Happy Birthday” to her during the program. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
A huge crowd watches Grant Bestland (red shirt, far right) hit an approach shot in the Section 6AA golf tournament, part of a playoff to reach the state tournament. See story, page 7a. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
Avandre Brandt bursts between the two leaders halfway through the 200 meter dash, before catching them by the finish line. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Guest speaker Gunnery Sergeant Rob Walters USMC (Retired) of Cherry Point, N.C. will be the guest speaker at the Memorial Day Service in Staples.
Several Memorial Day events will be held on Monday, May 26, in the Staples and Motley area. Staples The Staples service will be held at the All Veterans Park located at 820 Hwy 10 at 10 a.m. Bring your lawn chairs. In case of rain, the event will be held at Faith Lutheran Church. Huck Holst will...
The Staples-Motley baseball team will host a military veterans appreciation day on Tuesday, May 20, at Jerry Riewer Field in Staples. All area veterans are invited to be a part of the pre-game appreciation. Veterans who want to participate are asked to be at the varsity baseball field by 4 p.m.
Laken Hines and Olivia Opheim are state speech champions while Brynn Bestland placed second and Walker Johnson was seventh at the state speech meet. Raina Mikhaeil placed 12th in her preliminary round and did not make the finals. Competing in Humorous Interpretation, Hines was ranked first in the...
Dozens of students at Staples-Motley Elementary School got dressed up for the Candyland Ball March 28, an event hosted by the SM Music Boosters. (Photo by Dawn Timbs)  

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Joretta (Jerry) Jasmer, 85, of Staples, passed away June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 16,  at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic...

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