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Students at Little Cardinals Academy had the opportunity to tour the Motley Fire Hall Oct. 13, during Fire Prevention Week. Pictured above, firefighter Matt Smith helps Brooks Towardowski (who turns two Nov. 5) maneuver the fire hose while firefighter Nick Dille (left) and ‘Sparky the Dalmation’...
Lacey Smieja of Little Falls has accepted the City of Motley’s  offer to be their new city clerk/treasure and will begin work on Nov. 1. The city council approved Smieja’s appointment at their regular meeting Oct. 10. Per their agreement, Smieja will begin at a Step 3 of pay Grade 10 on the city’s...
Bryce Tschida, was arrested Oct. 6, and is in custody at the Morrison County Jail for the theft of a truck and an ATV from two separate residences in Pike Creek Township, west of Little Falls. He is also connected with a stolen vehicle from Red Wing. According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following: Sept. 30 - The MPD issued a citation to Eric Luedke, 29, for driving with a suspended license. Driver admitted to being on probation for delivering 450 pounds of marijuana...
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The public is invited to a ‘Meet the Pillager School Board Candidates’ panel discussion on Monday, Oct. 24, 6:30 - 8 p.m., in the Pillager School Media Center. Five candidates are vying for three open positions on the school board. The incumbents include Shawn Hunstad, Scott Mudgett and Chad Koel....
Mike Hills, from Community Sound and Security of Brainerd, worked Oct. 10, to install a new sound system for the council chamber at Motley City Hall. The city council had previously approved purchasing the sound system, which includes microphones, a dedicated computer with internet access to edit...
With temperatures reaching 70-plus degrees Oct. 10, Joyce and Gerald White, of Winger, grabbed an outdoor table at the Dairy Queen in Motley to enjoy some ice cream treats. In addition to the sunny skies and warm weather, the Whites were celebrating the birth of their new granddaugher, Charlotte. “...
‘Tis the season for pumpkins, squash, gourds and corn shocks. A colorful display belonging to Karen Pipek  and can be seen along the Warner Rd. east of Staples. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)  
In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, the Scandia Valley Fire Department (SVFD) will host an open house at the fire hall Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5 - 7 p.m. The public will have the opportunity to meet the firefighters, door prizes will be given away and snacks will be served. A number of kids’...
To help children and teens grow into healthy adults, Cass County Public Health recommends regular well-child exams. These checkups are an important tool that health care providers use to screen for medical and developmental issues. Regular medical, dental and vision checkups are necessary to assure...

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