July 16, 2009 RSS feed / Sports

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Legion wins first game in playoffs

The Staples Motley American Legion team won its first game of the sub district playoffs Monday night, defeating Wadena Deer Creek 2-0. Staples Motley, the No. More...

Recent death harsh reminder of ATV's danger

The recent death of a 19-year-old woman is a reminder to both adult and youth all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators to apply "safety first" when operating their machines, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). More...

SM Football Boosters Club to rebuild press box

Due to structural concerns, the press box at the Staples Motley High School football field has been closed for the past year. The wood had rotted to the point of not being safe for people to use. More...

Legion loses 2 one-run games, now in playoffs

The Staples Motley American Legion baseball team, in the past week leading up to the Legion playoffs, won a 13-3 game against Wadena- Deer Creek but then lost two close games to Browerville and Sebeka. More...

SAFL ends regular league fishing

Open tournaments added to slate

Staples Area Fishing League Finals June 27 & 28 Leech Lake Leech Lake was fair to the members of the SAFL. The weather for the weekend presented rain on Saturday with strong northwest winds on both days and cool temperatures. More...

State seeks views on Hubbard ATV trails

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites public review and comment on two pending Grant-in-Aid (GIA) trail proposals. More...

Most longtime anglers have a 'Leech Lake story'

Inside the Outdoors
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The Minneapolis Star- Tribune recently featured an article on the recovery of Leech Lake's walleye fishery, after several years of seriously depressed fishing. More...

DNR, Deep Portage to host outdoor weekend

Families are invited to participate in a weekend of outdoor skills fun during the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Family Outdoor Weekend Aug. 8-9 at the Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center near Hackensack. More...