April 2026

Elizabeth Blackburn, second from right, took her seat at the Motley City Council’s table April 20, after being voted in at a special meeting that day. Other council members, from left, April Skeesick-Larson, Dennis Erickson, Mayor Pat O’Regan, Blackburn, Steve Johnson. Blackburn replaces Nikki Bjerga, who resigned April 13, 2026. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)

Elizabeth Blackburn will fill vacant council seat

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By Dawn Timbs

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Staples World issue of April 29, 2026

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Brian Wise

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Brian Leslie Wise, 72, died A

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Blake Baumgartner

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Blake Jason Baumgartner, 26,

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Timothy Fread

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Timothy Paul Fread, 79, of Lo

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Former longtime music teacher recognized

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 4:38am admin1

Stan Carlson, the inaugural

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Kaleb Harman

Track teams compete at Perham meet

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The Staples-Motley girls and

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Colbe Tappe

Claussen singles in game-winning run

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Silas Claussen got the game-w

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PreSchool Storytime held at Staples Public Library

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Bell choir returns to perform at event

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Staples-Motley Artistic Hall

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