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Can you get excited over finding a bone fragment? How about a shard of a piece of pottery? Maybe charcoal or other evidence of a fire? Hey, if you even considered answering yes to any of the above, you may want to take advantage of a chance to be an Archaeologist for a Day. More...

Rich Paper, who has coordinated the local end of the U of M project, explained it is designed to not just be a research project, but also to educate the general public how such work is done. The U of M students will be sharing their knowledge during a formal training day on June 29. More...

Hwy. 10 turnback vote is split

Faced with a deadline for decision making, the Staples City Council Tuesday night chose to keep a wider sidewalk along the old Highway 10 turnback route, despite apparent opposition from many of the business people along that route. More...

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners, at their June 18 county board meeting, learned that the sheriff's department has received enough funds from 911 fees to pay for remodeling of the county's dispatch center. More...
Comfy pillow Donnie Landowski, member of the Staples Motley FFA, took a break at the Motley Fair last weekend, resting against his sheep, Beth, one of the many animals on display at the fair's FFA Petting Zoo. The Morrison County Fair in Motley was held June 18 - 21; and featured demo derbies, music, food, midway rides, horse shows, contests and more. (Staples World photos by Dawn Schimpp Timbs) More...
Unallotment, whine by whine
Last week Governor Pawlenty announced his proposed spending reductions via the unallotment process of $2.7 billion to help balance Minnesota's 2010- 2011 state budget. More...
CARE Ministry of the Staples, Motley and Leader area recently celebrated one year of providing assistance to people in need. CARE Ministry is an ecumenical organization formed to coordinate and facilitate assisting people from our immediate area who are faced with a financial crisis or have an emergency arise beyond their means. More...
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...
July 1 SIT 'N KNIT for experienced knitters, meets first Wednesday of every month, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Stomping Grounds coffee house, Staples. July 2 MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH MULTI-CLINIC, sponsored by Wadena County Public Health Department, Thursday, July 2, Wadena County Public Health, 22 Dayton Ave. SE, Wadena. WIC appointments 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Immunizations 3 - 5 p.m. More...
25 Years Ago - 1984 A fiery collision of two coal trains early Thursday morning three miles east of Motley left three men dead amid a twisted mass of steel and coal. The two Burlington Northern coal trains collided about 1 a.m. on a foggy morning. More...
Donna J. Hagenson, 80, of Staples, June 30, 2009 at the Lakewood Health System Care Center. More...
Home games next Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday
The Staples Motley American Legion team claimed their fifth and sixth wins without a loss this past week, with a 8- 0 win Wednesday, June 17 over W-DC and a 4-2 win over Sebeka on Monday, June 22. The Legion downed Wadena-Deer Creek 8-0 behind the pitching of Gunner Johnson, who struck out 18 of the 26 batters he faced. More...
NOTICE FOR SALE BY BID CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE 1994 International Bus Vin # 1HVBDZRK1RH558423 Prices must be firm for 30 days after bid opening. Item offered on an "As Is" basis. All sales final. Payment must be by cash, certified check or money order prior to removal of equipment. Payment and removal of equipment shall be within 20 days after bid is awarded. More...