Current Happenings
Colin Mustful will talk about the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862 at the Verndale Lions Community Center Sunday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. Following the free program, the Verndale Historical Society will hold a fundraiser to help raise money for a display case for a grist mill and fire pumper.
The author of...
Steve Paper, author of “An Army Lost”, returns to his hometown, on Sept.15, at 7 p.m.to talk about his historical novel at the Wadena County Museum. The book is currently being considered for a TV series.
“An Army Lost” is a fictional account based on a little known campaign and the first in the...
The Staples City Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE, Staples.
Preliminary agenda items include:
o Public hearing at 7 p.m. on proposed 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan.
o Consider request from B & B’s Sports Bar & Grill to change the...
The Wadena County Historical Society will host a roundtable discussion about archaeology in Wadena County, Thursday, Sept. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Wadena County Museum.
Artifacts from excavations in Wadena County will be on display throughout the month and will include items from the Joseph...
Charles Baxter, author of novels, short stories, essays and poetry is the September guest at Book Ends, the monthly meet-the-author event at The Uptown in Wadena. The program is Saturday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m.
Baxter authored the best-selling “The Feast of Love” that was adapted into a motion picture...
Volunteers recently prepared the bandshell for its move from Northern Pacific Park, Staples, to Bruce and Bev Nelsen’s home, where extensive work needs to be done for it to be safely used again. Those interested in donating to the efforts necessary to save the bandshell can do so by donating...
September 9
Trappers Education Course sponsored by the Minnesota Trappers Association, Sat., Sept. 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Dewey’s Taxidermy, 63539 340th St., Wadena. Pre-registration required. To register, or for more information, call Duane Schmitz at 218-631-4988. Lunch provided. Anyone born...
The Todd County Farm Bureau has set their Fall Harvest Banquet for Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Clarissa Ballroom. A social time will start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7:45 p.m. The public is invited.
Holly Hoffman is the keynote speaker. She is an...
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.;...
The Staples Public Library is offering the following programs:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Enjoy a fun program encouraging reading and early literacy skills. For ages birth to kindergarten. Sign up any time during open hours. Sponsored by Staples Early Childhood Coalition.
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