The Staples Community Foundation has named the recipients of their fifth annual Outstanding Community Service Awards. The recipients will be recognized at an awards celebration at T Maxwell's Restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 8. More...
Ground was broken Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, for the new Ernie's Food Market building on Highway 10 east in Staples. The actual construction is expected to begin within the next two weeks, according to Al Erbe, owner of the store that has been located in downtown Staples for six decades. It is expected to be completed over the winter and open for business by May 1. More...
You may or may not have noticed, but it's a little quieter now in Staples. As of August 25, all requirements have been met for Burlington Northern-Santa Fe trains to pass through the two crossings in Staples without blowing their warning whistles. More...
Members of the Staples Economic Development Authority (SEDA) last week toured three separate operations now housed in the Staples Industrial Building prior to holding their regular monthly board meeting. More...
It's been one year since Motley native Linda (Jenkins) Duncan and her granddaughter Brynn Duncan were in a serious car accident that forever changed their lives. More...
The Staples Community Foundation is actively engaged to develop and strengthen community resources and enhance the quality of life for individuals, families and organizations in the Staples community and area. As chair of the Staples Community Foundation, I would like to update you on some of our current projects. More...
In 1951, I was hired on as orderly at the Staples Municipal Hospital. Drs. Cook, Lund, Murphy and Richeldorfer made up the medical staff. Administrator Ms. Fern Gillespie, hired me and Rich Barrett trained me to do the work of a hospital orderly. More...
Coming Home Project is designed to help women Veterans to "connect with other women veterans by sharing stories, experiences and community; learn stress management techniques; exercise your creative side; and enjoy a beautiful setting through hikking and kayaking on scenic Tomales Bay, California. 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...
September 3 THE WADENA WHIRLAWAYS, will square dance Sept. 3, 7:30 - 10 p.m.,Wadena Elk's Lodge. Potluck supper 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Larry Johansen, caller. Beginners welcome; classes in Oct. September 4, 11 FOOT CARE CLINICS, sponsored by Lakewood Health System, will be held at LHS Senior Campus, , Sept. 4 and Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For appt., 218-894-8080. More...
John and Bette Sinotte were married Sept. 12, 1959, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pensacola, Fla. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Sept. 12, with an Open House (hosted by their children) at the Randall Community Park beginning at noon. Friends are invited to share the day. More...
Darlene Martha Kuiper, 73, of Staples, formerly of St. Louis Park, died August 25, 2009 in Staples. Funeral services were Sept. 2, at the Motley United Methodist Church in Motley. Burial was in the Motley Cemetery. Arrangements were with the Johnson Memorial Home in Wadena. More...
The Staples Motley girls tennis team last week had one of its busiest weeks of the year, competing in three meets and hosting one of them. On the way home from Madison, Wisc. on August 24, the girls stopped in Pine City for their annual Power Invitational. More...
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that on Thursday the 17th day of September, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Auditorium of the Wadena County Courthouse to consider a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance. More...
Introducing the new Staples City Hall & Staples Public Library
'Serenity Sanctuary' chosen for memorial garden name