April 16, 2009 RSS feed / News

Severe Weather Awareness Week April 20-24

'Severe Weather Awareness Week' is April 20 - 24; a week dedicated to help people learn about and prepare for upcoming weather hazards; and to help provide information on available resources to minimize the risks associated with severe weather. More...

Todd County to hire new planning director

The Todd County Board voted 4 to 1 to hire Garry Johanson as the new Planning and Zoning Director. Johanson is the former Hubbard County Planning and Zoning Director. The commissioners took their action at their Tuesday, April 7 meeting. More...

Weather Spotters course

The Staples Police Department/Emergency Management is hosting a Weather Spotters Course conducted by The National Weather Service on April 27, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Staples Police Department. More...

Motley resident repeats at CLC Art Show

Kripa Rose, a native of Nepal now a resident of the Motley area, has repeated last year's Best of Show honor in the 2009 Juried Student Art Show at Central Lakes College. She is a 2007 graduate of Staples Motley High School. More...

Staples Motley High School Honor Roll

The counseling office announces Honor Roll for Staples Motley High School. To be on the "A" honor roll a student must have a 3.67 Grade Point Average or better. To be on the "B" Honor Roll a student must have a 3.00 G.P.A. or better. More...

Todd deputies handle two fatal incidents Saturday

Todd County deputies responded to two fatal accidents on Saturday, April 11, in southern Todd County. Deputies were called to a home in southern Todd County where a man's body had been found in the yard. More...

Fiscal talks set for local officials

How is your city or township weathering the current economic crisis? Have you had to make tough, financial choices for your citizens? What are your funding priorities? How is your city coping with recent budget cuts? More...

Hit, run accident reported

Lynn Tepley of Clarissa reported damage to her vehicle while it was parked in Staples. Tepley reported on April 6 that someone had struck her 2002 Dodge truck. She believed the damage had happened two days earlier, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. More...

Hunt of a Lifetime

Brandon Schmitz, front, accepted a $1,400 check at a recent membership meeting of the Wahoo Valley chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. More...

Spring concert

The Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra will present its spring concert Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School auditorium. Featured soloist will be Dr. More...

'Best of Show' winner

This pastel triptych entitled "Unity" was awarded best in class (drawing) and best in show at the annual Minnesota State High School League Show held last week at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. More...