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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. The bad news is that the district is entering the list for not making AYP in reading for the subgroup of special education across the district. More ... Crews from the InterCon Construction Company from Madison, Wisc., began making repairs on an 18- inch Koch Pipeline in the Staples area last week. An inspection using a 'smart pig' sent through the pipeline detected a possible deterioration in the pipe in two locations near Staples. One (above) is along Eighth Street N.E. near the Staples Alliance Church, with the other along Highway 10 about 1-1/2 miles east of Staples. Shane Compton, an inspector with the Tulsa Inspection Co., Inc. said they expected to be working on the first pipe for at least a week. In most cases, sleeve will be welded over the existing pipe to reinforce previous welds. (Staples World photo by Tom Crawford) More ... Do you know an organization that has made outstanding contributions to the local community? Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is seeking applications for the fifth annual Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes businesses, non-profit and community groups that have shown strong commitment to the community. More ... "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. Written by award-winning Brainerd poet and CLC English instructor Donna Salli, the short play is her love song to Finnish-American roots. More ... 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. Terry Minnick has joined the race against incumbent Chris Etzler. More ... One of the final steps in refurbishing the press box at the high school football field took place Monday afternoon. The new metal catwalk and steps leading to the press box were installed by football parents Jim Miller and Pete Swendsrud, with the help of Dale Kadlec and his crane. Football parents have spearheaded the project, providing most of the labor. (Staples World photo by Tom Crawford) More ... The Shad- ows with Lewy Ronken will present a Buddy Holly tribute at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at Centennial Auditorium, Staples. It's been fifty years since Buddy Holly's tragic death in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, but his name still stirs passion and musical memories. He and his band, the Crickets, along with the Big Bopper (J.P. More ... The Southern Pacific "Daylight" No. 4449 historic steam engine is expected to pass through Staples next Tuesday, Oct. 13. This is the same train and vintage passenger cars that stopped at the Staples Depot for servicing on July 9 on its way to the 2009 Train Festival in Owosso, Mich. More ... 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. Dodd" and number "266-35" in the lower left; probably an identification of the photographer. Lloyd Nelson has been trying to find the local connection. He believes the airplane in the background is eithe a B-17 or a B-25, most likely the former. This looks like a combat crew, probably from WWII but it could be as late as the Korean Conflict. Anyone who has information is asked to call Nelson at 894-3613. The original of this photo is at Nelson Insurance Agency for anyone who wants to get a closer look. More ... 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 ... Farmers and gardeners, especially those with slow maturing corn or tomatoes, have enjoyed perhaps one of the warmest Septembers in Minnesota history. Miraculously for Minnesota crop producers, many areas of the state made it to the end of September without a severe frost. More ... 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 ... 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. We are now gearing up for the fifth open enrollment period, which occurs annually from Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. More ... 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. Boys who initially sang in the first choir are now in their second year of college. More ... 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 Aldrich Township. More ... |
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Introducing the new Staples City Hall & Staples Public Library
