April 23, 2009 RSS feed / News

Senior speakers and coaches

Above: The SMHS senior speakers and their speech coaches gathered for a photo at the annual potluck awards held April 19. More...

Pregnant Pause promotes FASD awareness

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a problem that's had great longevity in our area. The Midwest is home to eight states in the top 10 in the U.S. for alcohol abuse, one of which is Minnesota. More...

Outstanding Youth Workers

The Staples Motley School District School to Work committee last week held their annual Outstanding Youth Worker Recognition breakfast and named winners of their Outstanding Youth Worker award. More...

Staples police report DUI charges for driver

Staples police this week reported charging one driver with driving while intoxicated, plus charging another driver with speeding after being clocked at 94 miles per hour just outside Staples. More...

Rose Edin is juror for exhibition

Rose Edin, TWSA, NWS is the juror of the Red River 16th National Juried Watermedia Exhibition at the Plains Art Museum, Fargo, May 14 - August 30. More...

Ride the Rails to Red Wing

Staples Historical Depot project Amtrack trip

Are you ready for a trip on Amtrak? The Staples Historical Society is "Riding The Rails To Redwing" via Amtrak and invite you to join them on this unique adventure. The departure date will be Sept. More...

Art students win awards at MSHSL contest

Staples Motley High School Art students participated in the Region 6 Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Visual Arts contest in New York Mills on April 8 with many receiving awards. More...

Partnership to hold 'Having Your Say' time

The University of Minnesota Central Regional Partnership will host "Having Your Say" civic engagement sessions Tuesday, April 28 at the Hunt Utility Group campus in Pine River, and Wednesday, April 29 at the Central Lakes College Ag Center in St More...

Early Staples

Staples history buff Pete Card Jr. submitted these photos showing east Staples scenes from many years back. More...

Water tower, fire contracts, among city council items

The city of Staples, among other things, is looking at a potential new water tower location, is seeking to assist a potential buyer for the Nordell building (the old city hall) and has lost at least one township from its fire protection area. More...

Agate and mineral show

The Cuyuna Rock, Gem and Mineral Society will be hosting the seventh annual Agate and Mineral Show on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aitkin High School on Hwy. 210. More...

Talent Show

Those attending the Community Talent Show sponsored by the Staples Historical Society Saturday, April 18, at Centennial Auditorium in Staples were treated to a variety of entertainments. More...

Rotary Art Show and FED student winners listed

The best in adult and student local and regional art was on display last weekend at Centennial Auditorium in Staples during the 45th Annual Staples Rotary Art Show and the Freshwater Education District student art show. More...