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National Night Out at the Staples Airport on Aug. 4 created a lot of fire department fans when children were able to look at the big trucks and were given plastic fire helmets. Above, the new Motley Fire Department tanker truck that was recently shipped up from Arizona drew a lot of attention. It...
Two different art opportunities have been scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 23, as part of the Railroad Days celebration.
A barn quilt class is being held at the Landmark Inn at noon and the Tiny School of Art & Design will be at the Music in the Park concert, featuring the Red Letter Band.
The barn...
The Aug. 22 celebration will still be downtown as more than 30 events will be held to make another edition of Staples Railraod Days, despite construction concerns.
Staples Railroad Days will be held the week of Aug. 17-23. Because of major reconstruction on 4th Street NE, the event planners were...
By Mark Anderson
Publisher
Todd County Treasurer and Auditor Denise Gaida has been charged with forgery and misconduct by a public official. The charges stem from Gaida filing documents that transferred property owned by her deceased brother to herself and her mother.
Gaida’s first court...
Staples-Motley Beyond Poverty is hosting their annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Staples Airport.
The event will have first responders, their vehicles, law enforcement, fire department, ambulance and a helicopter.
This family-friendly event will have...
Framed by a green landscape, paddling through cool water on a hot day, canoers were gliding the Crow Wing River near McGivern Park landing despite the heavy layers of smoke that rolled into Staples and the surrounding area July15. (Staples World photo by Janice Winter)
Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples Police Department is starting the process to pursue a K9 program, which would bring a service dog into the ranks of the department.
At the July 14, 2026 Staples City Council meeting, officer Dawson Waldvogel said that he would be the officer in charge of...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
If you’re looking to find a unique gift for someone, or just wanting to treat yourself while shopping in an inspiring space, stop by Kiah Kreations boutique in downtown Staples.
Owned by Allesia Gonier of rural Motley, Kiah Kreations held its grand opening...
The Fourth of July celebration at All Veterans Park in Staples will begin at 11 a.m. In case of rain, the celebration will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples.
This year’s guest speaker is Army Veteran Jerry Cleveland of Staples, who will talk about how “it is our duty to serve our nation...
By Mark Anderson
Publisher
The Staples Police Department will now purchase squad cars instead of leasing them, the Staples City Council learned at their June 9 meeting.
Staples Police Chief Melissa Larson told the council that they had been leasing cars for a number of years, but because of...
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