Staples firefighter Mike Fitcher placed a helmet from today's crew on willing students from the Staples Head Start class. Now much safer than the old hats, students were surprised how heavy the helmets are. More...
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry recently awarded Lakewood Health System a $10,000 grant to assist in the purchase of safety equipment intended to aide in full body lifting, seating lifting and walking and gait training. More...
'For Pete's Sake' is a benefit planned to help the Peter Achermann family continue their search for Peter. The family and friends of Peter Achermann will hold a benefit Saturday, Oct. More...
A variety of tree and shrub seedlings are available from state forest nurseries, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). More...
The Staples Motley FFA Forestry team placed first in Region competition held Oct. 6 at Central Lakes College Brainerd campus. More...
Michelle Jeziorski read to a classroom of Staples Elementary School first graders Thursday, Oct. 8 as part of the Jumpstart's Read for the Record. More...
The winners of the 'Great Grocery Giveaway,' sponsored by the Still Cruisin' Car Club of Staples, were Cindy Spillman of Pillager and Joy Velasco of Ramsey. More...
In this day and age, every bit of conservation helps. At Lakewood Health System, not only is each department doing their part to save energy and recycle, but the system is also doing something unexpected. More...
The Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative's Community Trust board met on October 5, 2009, and approved grants totaling $14,111 for 15 local community service projects. More...
Crews from Thelen Roofing from Brainerd were installing rubber roofing last Thursday on the top of the new Staples City Hall and Library under construction at Sixth Street and Second Avenue. More...
Steve Rudenick (standing, upper right) owner of Rudenick Concrete Pumping, used his hand-held controls to operate the boom from his pumper truck as workers with Gemstone Masonry from Frazee leveled the fresh concrete for the footings of the new Ernie More...
By Pete Berscheit Veterans Service Officer
VA moves to simplify PTSD compensation rules U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki, announced the U.S. More...
