Current Happenings
Folks attending the Old ‘Wadena Rendezvous and Chautauqua will once again find a variety of artisans and crafts people demonstrating their specialty.
The Rendezvous, back this year after skipping a year due to tornado damage, will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13, with the Old Wadena...
Kevin Klimek and The Sideliners will perform at the Music in the Park Series in Staples on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.
Described as a dynamic variety group, The Sideliners play genuine classic country and rock from the 1960s and 70s, as well as smooth jazz and the blues. Their...
Events and programs at the Staples Library in July:
1,000 Books before Kindergarten
Enjoy a fun program encouraging reading and early literacy skills. For ages birth to kindergarten. Check out the new app available to record books read. Sponsored by the Staples Friends of the Library.
D.I.Y. Fun...
Free square dances will take place at the Wadena County Fairgrounds on the following Saturdays in July: 8, 15, 22, 29. All sessions begin at 1 p.m. and end at 4 p.m.
These sessions are sponsored and funded by Square Dance Minnesota, and are being hosted by the Wadena Whirlaways.
Dancers of all...
The Staples-Motley School Board will hold a special meeting Monday, June 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 905 4th St. NE, Staples.
The agenda includes but is not limited to:
-Approve the fundraiser request from Staples-Motley Elementary; Accept Resignation’s; Approve the hire of: Bus...
The Staples High School Class of 1983 will hold its 40 year reunion Friday Aug. 18, at Becks Burger Co. in Staples, beginning at 6 p.m.
For more information and to RSVP, email classof83staplesmn@gmail.com. Becks Burger Co. is located at 119 3rd St. NE, Staples.
The Staples-Motley School Board will meet, Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 905 4th St. NE, Staples.
Groups or individuals wishing to be included on the school/community forum portion of the meeting must contact the board chair or superintendent by noon the Friday prior to...
Fidgety Fairy Tales helps children recognize mental health issues
Fidgety Fairy Tales will help children recognize anxiety and other mental health issues and give them a basis to work on improving those issues.
The play is a production from the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health....
Activities at the library help engage curiosity, while developing important literacy skills and fostering a life-long love of reading and learning. Singing, playing and other age appropriate activities and crafts are explored. The next “Storytime” will be held Sat., May 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the...
The Staples Sportsmen’s Club Field Day and Online All Day Field Day will be held Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The preceding traditional classroom Firearm Safety Classes (FSC) will be held on six days, beginning Monday, April 17.
Students must be 12 years old by the start of this year’s...
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