“Dr. Freeman says I’m the healthiest guy in Motley,” said 88-year-old Everett (Ev) Sowers recently at his home on Postel Drive. Actually, he’s 88-and-ahalf, Ev points out. More...

The traditional Christmas story about the birth of Christ was told during the Motley Elementary School’s Christmas program, “Beneath a Shining Star,” performed by students in grades K - two. More...

Motley Elementary School students in grades three - five recently performed “ December in our Town.” The holiday program, directed by music teacher Carrie Johnson, celebrated several December holiday traditions, including Hanukkah, Christ More...

Hands of Hope Resource Center is a non-profit agency that provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and general crime in Morrison and Todd counties. More...

This snow sculpture was spotted by Barb Christiansen when she went to Olson Feeds in Staples on Dec. 6. It was a self feeder that was tipped up against a wall and the snow fell on it just that way, making Christiansen think it looked like a fox. More...

A Community Christmas Appreciation Dinner will be offered at no charge at the Staples Motley High School cafeteria Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Staples Host Lions is sponsoring and serving the meal. More...

Phyllis J. Neisess, 77, died Dec. 6, 2013 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Staples with Pastor Robin Collins officiating. More...

Richard Bernard Ryan, 91 of Oceanside, Calif., formerly of Staples, died Nov. 24, 2012. Funeral services were held Dec. 4, 2012, at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Oceanside. Burial was at the Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery, Oceanside. More...

Rosalie Ann Ryan 88, of Oceanside, Calif. died Nov. 16, 2013. Funeral services were held Dec. 6 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Oceanside. Burial was at the at the Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside. More...

Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held November 19, 2013 CALL TO ORDER More...

Minutes of the Governing Board of Education of Freshwater Education District #6004 November 26, 2013 CALL TO ORDER at 6:30 p.m. by R. Thalmann, Chair More...

Staples Township is accepting filings for: One (1) Supervisor for a three (3) year term One (1) Treasurer for a one (1) year term and Two (2) Clerks for two (2) year terms The filing period for these offices opens at the home of the Clerk on Decembe More...