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By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   The Staples-Motley School District is maintaining enrollment numbers and is expecting to grow this year. At the Jan. 27 Staples-Motley School Board meeting, Business Manager Ellie Hill gave the board an update on student enrollment, saying there are “cool things...
Four high school students at Staples-Motley were nominated for the ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership) Award, and the Triple ‘A’ (Academics, Arts, and Athletics) Award which are sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). Abby Brichacek and Noah Larson,...
A robin was spotted sitting in a tree on Jan. 21, one of the coldest days of the year. Could this be a sign that spring is coming? (Photo by Mark Anderson)  
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   The Staples City Council agreed to increase the rate for the city’s electricity by five percent, starting in April. Public Works Director Scott Grabe said the increase is around five percent for all electricity, with a little bit more for commercial buildings and...
The Staples-Motley School Board elected Mary Freeman as board chair at their organizational meeting on Jan. 6. Freeman was newly elected this year but had been on the board for many years previously. Other positions nominated and approved include Chandler Trout as vice chair, Jeremy Reeck as...
A three year old child in Otter Tail County died as a result of an accidental gun discharge. On Dec. 29 at approximately 5:40 p.m., the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Oak Valley Township, southeast of Deer Creek and west of Hewitt, where a three and a half year old child...
A picture of Jill (Maine) Burnham, right, and her husband Sean is posted at a GoFundMe page that’s been set up to help the Burnham family with expenses following a tragic accident that resulted in Jill’s death.  Jill is the daughter of Bob and Jackie Maine of Staples. She grew up in Staples, was part of the faith community there, and formerly worked at both Giovanni’s Restaurant and the Stomping Grounds coffee shop in Staples. Lindsey Williams, Stomping Grounds owner, said Jill was known for her contagious
A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Cass County Dec. 14, and died as the result, has been identified as 34-year-old Jill (Maine) Burnham, a Staples native.  According to Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk’s report, on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3:56 p.m., their office received 911 calls reporting a...
Area churches are planning special services for Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. Some have Cristmas programs on Sunday, Dec. 22. These include: •Faith Lutheran, Staples Dec. 24 3 p.m. Candlelight Service  5 p.m. Candlelight Service •Mary Mother of the Church (...
The Staples-Motley boys basketball team and wrestling team had successful debuts in The Nest, playing the first varsity contests in the newly refurbished gym. Pictured above, Josiah Burton (20) contests the opening tip with a full crowd in the stands. The Cardinal basketball team beat West Central...
The Motley American Legion carries in the flags for the Veterans Day program at Staples-Motley High School/Middle School on Nov. 11, as the crowd stands at attention. Below, veterans are escorted into the gym by Staples-Motley FFA members. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)  

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