Current Happenings
From Todd County Health and Human Services
The Todd County Creating A Difference (CAD) coalition has used Minnesota Student Survey data over time to guide their Drug Free Communities (DFC) Program efforts. Recently the coalition’s grant evaluator shared a report showing 2019 MSS Findings and...
February 5
Game Day at Motley United Methodist Church Wed., Feb. 5, 1 - 3 p.m. Games, snacks. All are welcome, free. For info., 218-352-6466.
February 6
Staples American Legion Auxiliary #70 Mtg Thurs., Feb. 6, 1 p.m., at Staples Lions building. Regular mtg., budget approval, memorial service for...
The Staples-Motley Cardinal Speech Team placed first out of the 14 teams who competed at the Minnewaska Area High School Speech Tournament held Feb. 1. The Parkers Prairie team placed second followed by Willmar High in third. Above: Speech team members that participated in the tournament Feb. 1....
The Staples-Motley Speech Team placed second at the Little Falls Lucky Lindy speech tournament held Jan. 25 in Little Falls with 24 teams competing. Melrose placed first, SM second and Pequot Lakes third.
Earning awards at the meet were: Micah Larson, tied for 8th place, Creative Expression;...
The Friends of the Staples Public Library will hold their annual meeting Monday, March 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 122 6th St. NE, Staples. The regular monthly meeting of the board will immediately follow the annual meeting.
Agenda items include the 2019 financial report, review of 2019...
Free tax help is being offered to low to moderate income taxpayers at the Staples Community Center on Wednesdays, from 1 - 4 p.m., Feb. 5 - April 15.
No appointments needed.
Bring last year’s income tax return, photo ID, social security cards for all family members, social security statements,...
Weekly events
Ongoing Events Posted Last Thursday of the Month:
AA Mtgs At Lakewood Health System Hospital Main Campus, Staples, Classroom A: Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 p.m.. For info., 218-371-0573.
AA Mtgs At First Lutheran Church, Pillager: Tuesdays, 8 p.m. For info...
Children ages 0 - eight and their families are invited to the annual ‘Move, Drop (everything), & Read’ event Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 6 - 7:15 p.m. at the Staples-Motley Early Education Center in Motley.
The fun-filled evening will include reading a story, followed by a number of activities...
Children’s events
In-library fun activity
Play our monthly guessing game and stop at the desk for a treat. A prize winner will be chosen from the correct answers each week. For all ages. Sponsored by the Staples Friends of the Library. During library open hours.
Warm up with storytime
Stories...
January 23
Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club Mtg Thurs., Jan. 23, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Wadena VFW. Mark Helfter, caller. For info., 320-760-6043.
January 25
Free Community Breakfast Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 - 10 a.m., Motley United Methodist Church, 847 3rd Ave. South.
January 27
Bosom Buddies Breast...
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