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June 18, 2009  RSS feed
Sun shines on Dower Lake Pier dedication
The weather cooperated on Sunday to make the dedication of the new Dower Lake pier to the memory of Dallas Sams a very memorable event. Perhaps as many as 500 people turned out for the day's various events, from the dedication program, to the fishing contest, to an old fashioned family picnic or for the afternoon's softball games and other activities. More...
Staples transfers funds due to 'use it or lose it'
By Tom Crawford News Editor

The Staples City Council, in a June 9 session noted for its brevity, took care of three or four fairly minor items and heard reports from its Public Works Commission and from the city administrator. More...

County opts for attorneys instead of consultant
By Rin Porter Wadena County reporter

A discussion at the June 2 meeting of the Wadena County Board of two estimates to negotiate union contracts in 2010, ended with the board preparing for a $70,000 bill as opposed to the $25,000 estimate presented by their management consultant. More...

 News
• article has image Relay for Life' raises over $32,000
A total of $32,686 was raised at the Staples Relay for Life Event held June 5, with monies going to the American Cancer Society. There were 15 relay teams participating and at least 20 other sponsors who gave donations to help in the fight against cancer. More...
• article has image Cast of Pinocchio
• Wadena County awards gravel crushing bid
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 Crow Wing Currents
• Motley firefighter requests open meeting
At the request of Motley firefighter Kyle Frisk, a closed session scheduled during the Motley City Council's regular meeting June 9, remained open. The "Preliminary Investigation of Allegations of Misconduct," in regard to Frisk, had been added to the agenda by Rob Sampson, council member and liaison to the fire department. More...
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• article has image Scale Yard gets annual face lift from members
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 Opinion
• One boy's nomination for 'Father of the Year'
EDITOR'S NOTE: Congratulations to Jordan Haglin, 5th grader at Staples Elementary School. His "Father of the Year" essay was selected as a semifinalist in the 2009 Minnesota Twins competition. The second I heard "Father of the Year," I thought of my dad; of course, I didn't think "year," I thought "lifetime." My dad just inspires me every day. More...
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 Letters
• Letters to the Editor
EDITOR'S NOTE: This information was submitted to the Staples World regarding the letters from fifth grade students published in last week's issue. We appreciate the clarification. "Please understand that the "Dear Editor" entries of last week, submitted by Mrs. More...
• Response to firearm safety letter
• Relay For Life: A family event
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 Current Happenings
• Educational Opportunities
June 22 'CIRCLE OF PARENTS' SUPPORT GROUP Mondays, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Staples Elementary School Library. Parents with children of all ages welcome. Child care provided. For more information on this free event, call 218-640-7035. More...
• Military family week at Minnesota Zoo
• School board special meeting
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 Menus
• Menus
Senior Nutrition Program Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy a wholesome, nutritious meal and good fellowship at the nutrition site. Suggested donation: $3.50. Just call the phone number below between 8:30 a.m. and noon the day before for reservations. More...
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 Calendar
• Mark Your Calendar
June 18 SEVENTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, hosted by Staples Motley Area Chamber of Commerce, June 18, The Vintage golf course, Staples. 1 p.m., shotgun start. June 20 STORY HOUR for children, Stomping Grounds coffee house, Staples, June 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Reading provided by volunteers. Free book given away each time. 218-895-5750 or www.staplesstompinggrounds. com. More...
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 Life Currents
• Senior Citizen News
Where is the wind coming from? I had some beautiful hanging flowers for Mother's Day, but after they were outside for just a little while, they were getting whipped by the wind and I had to bring them in. I finally went to a greenhouse and bought a lot of plants, but haven't started my vegetable garden - yet. I'm getting too old for all of this work. More...
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• Hello World
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 Obituaries
• article has image Evelyn Marie Dalen
Evelyn Marie Dalen 85, died June 18, 2009 Funeral services were June 23, at St Fredericks Church, Verndale, with burial following at the Cemetery. More...
• article has image Beth Maxine Powell
• Leona Schmidt
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 Sports
• article has image Staples Motley American Legion squad is 4-0
The Staples Motley American Legion baseball team was 4-0 for the season after action this week. The Legion team in their first week won two over Parkers Prairie, notched a 6-4 win over Bertha-Hewitt and a 17-0 win in six innings over Cass Lake. More...
• article has image Trap shooting joins high school sports tournaments
• article has image Staples Area Fishing League, Week 5 Wednesday, June 10
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 Public Notices
• Public Notices
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 22, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: One Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 ($150,000. More...
• Staples City Council Minutes
• article has image 2008 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of Staples
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