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The Motley gym was packed wall to wall for the Motley-Staples Middle School Christmas Concert on Dec. 12. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
Nov. 30 - The MPD and MCSO responded to a call from BRICKS Travel Plaza in Motley regarding suspicious activity. Report states that the Staples Police had dropped off a...
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Students in the Faith Formation class at St. Michael’s Church in Motley recently stopped by the Motley Area Food Shelf to make a donation.
During the Month of November, the students participated in the “I am Thankful” program, which included a study of food insecurity in the area. In response to...
Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that the investigation into the death of Terrence “Terry” Brisk which occurred Nov. 7th, in Belle Prairie Township, is now considered a homicide investigation. Investigators are also now seeking the public’s help in locating a gun believed to have been...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Lacey Smieja, the new clerk/treasurer for the City of Motley, believes strongly that “things happen for a reason.”
Such as, her not seeing the job posting for the position until late in the game, but deciding to apply anyway, on the very last day possible....
Highway 10 in Motley is decked out for the season, thanks to Bruce Brotherton, public works supervisor, and Bryan Stevens, maintenance assistant, who hung up Christmas decorations on Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
Nov. 21 - The MPD issued a speeding citation to James Dixon, 56.
Nov. 20 - The MPD responded to a report of a resident who had locked herself out of her house. Assisted...
Gov. Mark Dayton recently appointed George Sutton, Cushing, to the Perpich Center for the Arts Board of Directors. His term will expire Jan. 7, 2019.
Two people from Cushing were transported to the St. Cloud Hospital Nov. 26, following an ATV rollover on Azure Rd south of Motley.
According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), 31-year-old Jeremy Olsen was traveling north on Azure Road when he lost control, causing the ATV to roll....
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