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Here are some Q/A’s about military service and Social Security.
Q: Can I receive both Social Security and military retirement?
A: Yes. Active duty military service has been Social Security covered employment since 1957. Generally, there is no reduction of your Social Security benefits because of...
With the return of bitterly cold winter weather, the Minnesota Department of Commerce wants low-income Minnesotans to know about the opportunity to apply for the state’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) to get help paying their heating bills.
“We want Minnesotans to know that help is available if...
The Todd County Historical Society is still lookking for responses to their questionnaires for the country school project.
Fifty-five packets have been sent out with 19 having been returned. The museum would also like to hear from former country school teachers.
Someone will be available one...
Senior Citizen Activities and LSS Nutrition Program:
The Staples Nutrition Site is located at the Staples Community Center, 425 4th St. NE, Staples. Senior activities are held in the Senior Citizen’s Room.
•Thurs., Jan. 14, 5 p.m. - Evening meal
•Mon., Jan. 18, 12:00-5:00 p.m. - Cards
•Tues., Jan...
Samantha Gavin Staples, has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Valley City State University in N.D. for Fall Semester 2015. To qualify, students must have completed 12 semester hours or more with a grade point average of at least 4.0.
Julia Fink Staples, has been named to the Honors Dean...
Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2015 Fall Semester Honors List. The President’s List includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher while enrolled in at least 12 credits. The Dean’s List includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.25...
Births reported at Lakewood Health System Hospital included:
Born to Nicole Rassmussen-Knaeble and Travis Stokke of Brainerd, a baby boy, Reid Michael, weighing six pounds, 11 ounces on January 4, 2016.
Born to Jeremiah and Kassidy Rice of Henning, a baby boy, Lincoln Emet, weighing eight pounds,...
Mike and Connie Odden of Motley announce the engagement of their son, Jordan Odden, to Kelly Vold, daughter of Bruce and Anne Vold of Hatton, N.D. Jordan is the grandson of Ken and Mary Lee Becker of Staples.
Kelly is a 2012 graduate of Carrington High School in North Dakota. She is currently a...
Births reported at Lakewood Health System Hospital included:
Born to Karen Dauer and Ryan Schmidt of Motley, a baby girl, Brynlee Grace, weighing seven pounds, 11 ounces, on December 27, 2015.
Born to Crystal DeRosier and Seth Kremer of Brainerd, a baby girl, Leela Amber Marie, weighing five pounds...
Births reported at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples included:
Born to Deirdra Flan and Robert Hess of Eagle Bend, a baby boy, Daxton Bennet weighing seven pounds, one ounce on October 5, 2018.
Born to Shari and Travis Schultz of Staples, a baby girl, Evie Ardelle weighing eight pounds, 11...
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