June 18, 2009 RSS feed / News

Wadena sheriff arrests second burglary suspect

The Wadena County Sheriff's Department reported making a second arrest in a burglary incident that was reported a week earlier. Sheriff Michael D. Carr said that at approximately 9:50 p.m. More...

What is your goal this summer?

Along with his other summer activities, Joshua Trantina has decided to read throughout his summer. He has already read 18 books in the Magic Tree House series, posted on-line for student access. More...

Bridal show

Members of Staples Alliance Church held a "Getting to Know You, Bridal Dress Review" event at the church June 13. More...

Police report hit and run

Staples Police investigated an apparent case of a hit and run accident in the parking lot of the Lakewood Hospital on June 8. Tamara Gayle Barnett of Pillager, reported that sometime between 2:43 p.m. More...

Music therapy at Senior Expo

Tom Reese, a Central Lakes College business instructor, was the "Name that Tune Accordion Funfest, one of the 18 breakout sessions at this year's Senior Expo. More...

Trolley car "travels" through Staples

A piece of history traveled through Staples on Highway 10 June 11, when the former "Trolley Restaurant" was moved from Deerwood to its new home in New York Mills. More...

Wood carving class

Senior citizens watched and listened as Dennis Forsell, a wood carver from northern Minnesota, worked and talked about his carvings, his tools and various types of wood he likes to work with. More...

Cast of Pinocchio

Thirty area children entertained audiences Saturday at two performances of Pinocchio brought to Centennial Auditorium by the Staples Motley Area Arts Council. More...

Wadena County awards gravel crushing bid

The Wadena County board awarded the bid for the highway department's gravel crushing operation to the low bidder at their June 2 meeting. Northern Aggregate of Ogilvie was the successful bidder at $77,106. Two bids had been received. More...

Staples Motley High School Honor Roll

The High School 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...

Book out on Vining sculptor

Nyberg maker of Big Foot, other sculptures

This past Christmas all of Ken and Phyllis Nyberg's 11 grandchildren received a special gift - a book about Grandpa Nyberg's life. More...

Senior entertainment

Steve Hoemberg directed the Colla Voce girls choir June 3 during the luncheon program of the 28th annual Conference on Aging. More...

Todd deputies report variety of incidents

The Todd County Sheriff's Department reported a wide variety of incidents over the past several days. More...