October 8, 2009 RSS feed / News

Brainerd playwright's work to be performed in English and Finnish

"The Rock Farm," a play about heritage, love, family, and the magnetic attraction of home, makes its American stage premiere at Central Lakes College in Brainerd Oct. 9 and 10. More...

Candidate forum set

The Staples Community Foundation has scheduled a candidate forum for Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Staples Motley High School cafeteria. Two candidates have filed for mayor of the City of Staples. More...

Buddy Holly tribute set with The Shadows show

The Shad- ows with Lewy Ronken will present a Buddy Holly tribute at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at Centennial Auditorium, Staples. More...

Do you know these men?

This photo was found by the children of Pat and Bonnie (Herman) Dobson as they were cleaning out their parents' home in Staples. No identification was found except for the name "J.R. More...

Seat belt enforcement campaign kick off

Click it or you could receive an autumn-matic ticket

The Todd County Sheriff's Office will conduct enhanced Click It or Ticket seat belt patrols Oct. 9- 22, the state's first full-scale seat belt enforcement effort since Minnesota's primary seat belt law became effective June 9. More...

Student Success Day held

Central Lakes College held its second annual Student Success Day - "It's About You!"on Sept. 30. The event is dedicated to current students to ensure continued success while attending the college and in the future. More...

Boys choir starts 10th season

This year marks the 10th anniversary for the Central Minnesota Boys Choir of Staples. The choir was first founded in the fall of 2000, with artistic director Mary Moen and accompanist Debra Haraldson, who continue working with the choir today. More...

Man found after short search Sunday

A Verndale area man was found Sunday morning within hours after he was reported missing Wadena County Sheriff Mike Carr reported his office was informed about 7 a.m., Sunday of a missing person just to the south of Verndale on County Road 23 in Al More...

School board reviews student test data

Math test scores at Staples Motley Schools have improved enough that the district is no longer on the No Child Left Behind Act list for not making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in math. That's the good news. More...

Nominees sought for Community Award

Do you know an organization that has made outstanding contributions to the local community? More...

Press box complete

One of the final steps in refurbishing the press box at the high school football field took place Monday afternoon. More...

Steam engine and train expected next Tuesday

The Southern Pacific "Daylight" No. 4449 historic steam engine is expected to pass through Staples next Tuesday, Oct. 13. More...

Some scattered spots escaped frost

This September was one for the record books

Farmers and gardeners, especially those with slow maturing corn or tomatoes, have enjoyed perhaps one of the warmest Septembers in Minnesota history. More...

Plan for Medicare Part D changes

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage open enrollment is right around the corner. The Part D Prescription Drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries began in 2006. More...