May 21, 2009 RSS feed / News

SEaM Camp set

Central Lakes College and the Center of Excellence at Bemidji State University have scheduled the five-day Summer Engineering and Manufacturing Camp for July 6-10 at the Staples campus of CLC. More...

Olympic stars

Students from Staples Motley schools participated in the Area 5 Special Olympics Athletics Meet held in Pillager May 13. Approximately 250 athletes from 18 area schools participated. More...

Helpful hints

Staples volunteer fireman Brian Snyder (kneeling) explained to homeowner Dianna Johnson why creosote buildup on her chimney's cap got overheated and caused a chimney fire Tuesday morning at her home on the Leaf River in Bullard Township north of St More...

Cast in concrete

A crew from Jordahl Concrete and Masonry of Motley, including Rob Storry and Tad Tureson, was busy laying a portion of the floors for the new garages under construction at the Staples Hi Rise. More...

New Staples Business Group up and running

First 'Shop Local' event is this Thursday, Friday

A new local business organization has been formed in Staples under the umbrella of the business development committee of the Staples Downtown Revitalization Board. More...

Newspaper tour

Mrs. Holmberg's fifth grade class (Staples Elementary) stopped by the Staples World recently, for a chance to learn about the newspaper business, meet staff members and ask questions. More...

State eases burning ban

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will lift burning restrictions on Friday, May 22 at 8 a.m. for the following counties: Aitkin, Becker, Crow Wing, Otter Tail, Wadena, and the southern half of Cass County. More...

CLC Staples graduation ceremony held

Central Lakes College Staples campus held their graduation ceremony May 13 in the gymnasium at Staples Motley High School. More...

Staples Arbor Day

Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts from Staples and Motley were present Tuesday, May 12, for a ceremonial Arbor Day tree planing. More...

Fatal accident reported Monday

Charges follow Aldrich accident

Wadena County Sheriff Mike Carr reported two incidents from this past weekend, including a fatal accident near Menahga and a one-vehicle accident at Aldrich. More...

Child hurt in farm accident

A small child was severely injured in a farm accident west of Browerville last week, according to the Todd County Sheriff's Office Also, at least five breakins were reported by residents in the Sylvan Shores area. More...

Memorial event May 24 at State Veterans Cemetery

More than 1,200 people are expected to gather at State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls for the annual Memorial Service Sunday, May 24. The event is open to the public. More...

Veterans News

I would like to encourage veterans out there that have medical problems, as a result of their service to this country, to call or stop by our office so that we can assist them in getting the help that they need to resolve their problems. More...