August 20, 2009 RSS feed / News

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On the south side

Progress on the Nor thern Pacifi c Depot's roof replacement project switched last week to the south side for the first time. More...

State patrol activity media notice

The information below reflects some of the activities handled by troopers of the Detroit Lakes State Patrol office during the month of July, 2009, and is not a list of every incident or call. More...

New manager at Staples Coast True Value store

By Tom Crawford News Editor

Todd Larson is the new manager at the Staples Coast True Value store. Todd took over as general manager on July 24, taking over from store owner Dave Lindbom, after Todd and his father came in as consultants. More...

Fresh paint

Charlie Sowers of Staples worked in 90-plus degree weather Aug. 14, spray painting the base of a statue in Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples. The statue stands in honor of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). More...

Rotary Governor's visit

The Staples Rotary Club had a visit from the Rotary International District Governor, Ajoy Chatterjee and his wife Hannelore visited the Staples Rotary Club Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 4 and 5. More...

Motley Elementary to have two kindergarten sections

By Brenda Halvorson General Manager

The Staples Motley School Board authorized advertising for a second kindergarten teacher for Motley Elementary School at their regular meeting Monday night. More...

Scam attempts have been numerous in area

Everyone knows there is no such thing as free money. Yet people still succumb to temptation. More...

Wadena County board, dept. heads work on 2010 budget

By Rin Porter Wadena Co. Correspondent

During a special four and one-half hour county board meeting on August 11, Wadena County Commissioners and 13 of their 16 department heads began work on the 2010 budget. The preliminary budget will be decided by the board before Sept. More...

'Roundhouse'

Members of the Friends of the Staples Public Library board toured the new construction of the Staples City Hall and Public Library recently. More...

High school students immersed in Spanish

Seven Staples Motley High School students recently had the opportunity to expand their studies of Spanish during a 12-day travel/home stay program in Mexico. More...

Staples Elementary School lists classes, teachers

Kindergarten Mrs. Roline Ms. More...

Hobby helps Harkcom see light at end of tunnel

By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter

Model trains, music and fixing antique radios seem to be just what the doctor ordered for Jack Harkcom of Staples. More...