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October 15, 2009  RSS feed
City office candidates respond to questions
The November 3 elections will offer choices this year to voters in the City of Staples. Two candidates have filed for mayor of the City of Staples. Terry Minnick has joined the race against incumbent Chris Etzler. The mayor's term is two years. More...
Chris Etzler

FIRST, GIVE A VERY BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR PAST EXPERIENCES, ESPECIALLY ANY SERVICE ON ELECTED OR APPOINTED GROUPS OR BOARDS. My name is Chris Etzler. I am currently serving the City of Staples as Mayor. Prior to being elected Mayor in 2007, I served as council member since April of 2005. More...

Terry Minnick

FIRST, GIVE A VERY BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR PAST EXPERIENCES, ESPECIALLY ANY SERVICE ON ELECTED OR APPOINTED GROUPS OR BOARDS. 1. HOW WOULD YOU PERSONALLY PLAN TO REPLACE OR REINSTATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID (LGA) FUNDS TO CITIES WHICH HAVE BEEN CUT DRASTICALLY THE PAST FEW YEARS? More...

 News
• article has image Dyer home turns 100
It has been in the same family all 100 years
Margaret Dyer is living in a house that turned 100 years old in 2008 and has been in the same family all those years. "It's never been owned by anyone not named Dyer," she said p ro u d ly. "And only the Dyer's have paid taxes on it. More...
• article has image Fire extinguisher demonstration
• article has image Student tours held at fire hall
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 Crow Wing Currents
• article has image 'What ever happened to...?'
Esther Montgomery, 1929 Motley High School co-valedictorian
Reporter's note: This is the third in a series entitled, "What ever happened to...?" a periodic column which will highlight stories from graduates in the Motley and Pillager areas. More...
• Leader Lions host special event tonight
• Buoy removal safety info
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 Opinion
• The other things said by Mondale, Carlson
I know better, having worked many years as a reporter, than to complain about the news media's decisions on what's newsworthy. Especially at an event that offers a full hour of meaty material and distinguished, independentminded speakers. More...
• article has image Cartoon
• Fix the broken insurance marketplace
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 Letters
• Operation Round Up
In recent years as Todd- Wadena Electric Cooperative's Community Trust board members have reviewed Operation Round Up grant applications, it has been noted that the types of local funding requests are stark reflections of our current economic downturn. It is evident that many schools are hurting for basic needs. More...
• Tax breaks
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 Current Happenings
• Winter coats sought for giveaway
The "Heart and Hands Thrift Store" along with the Social Justice Committee of Sacred Heart Church of Staples and St. Michael's Church of Motley are collecting clean and wearable winter coats and jackets for local individuals of all ages. Bring any used jacket or coat item you wish to donate to "Heart and Hands" located at: 217 Third Ave. S., Motley. More...
• article has image CLC students benefifrom golf event
• article has image Working on merit badges
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 Menus
• Menus
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...
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 Calendar
• Mark Your Calendar
October 15 THE WADENA WHIRLAWAYS will square dance Oct. 15, 7:30 - 10 p.m., at the Wadena Elk's Lodge. Jim Lizowski, caller. October 17 STORY HOUR for children, Stomping Grounds coffee house, Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Reading provided by volunteers. Free book given away each time. For info., call 218-895-5750 or www. staplesstompinggrounds. com. More...
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 Life Currents
• Student Achievement
o NICOLE BARNETT, Staples, has been awarded a Thrifty White Pharmacy Scholarship from the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Sciences at North Dakota State University. Nicole is a 3rd year student in the pharmacy professional program. More...
• article has image Smokey's friend
• article has image Information booths
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 Obituaries
• article has image Brenda Voeltz-Crego
Brenda Jill Voeltz-Crego, 46, of Minneapolis, formerly of Staples, died Oct. 9, 2009 at her home. Funeral services are Friday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m., at the Staples United Methodist Church with a visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples. More...
• article has image Gerald Ryle
• article has image Gregg Marquardt
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 Sports
• article has image Volleyball squad suffers close loss
Cards drop 3-1 contest to Rangers
The Cardinal volleyball team had an exciting, close game against the Crosby- Ironton Rangers last Thursday night. C-I traveled here to Staples to take on the Cardinals in a Mid State Confer- ence game. More...
• article has image Tennis girls champs of Section 6A
• article has image Cardinal football wins 20-7 over Dilworth-G-F
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 Public Notices
• Public Notices
P NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PRIVATE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. More...
• Freshwater Education District
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