Todd County Public Health held clinics Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 4 and 5, to immunize a targeted group for the H1N1 flu. The clinics were open at Staples Elementary School Wednesday and at the public health office in Long Prairie Thursday, both from 1-5 p.m. More...

It's beginning to look a lot like...deer hunting season. Folks all over are decked out in blaze orange, sighting in their rifles; and planning strategies for driving out that prized buck that somehow got away last year. For the Smiths, of rural Staples, it's their favorite time of the year. More...

The road to healthcare reform took a hard left turn recently. The leaders of both the House and the Senate announced that they would bring bills with a public option to the floors of both chambers for a vote. The announcement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) was no surprise, as all previous House versions included a public option. More...

Forty years ago, the internet was created. Fortysome years ago, we landed on the moon. Forty years ago, I was 38 and selling investments and insurance. Forty years ago, the railroad crossing on 6th Street was bumpy and ruining shock absorbers on cars and trucks every day. More...

The All School Reunion Committee has begun meeting to plan a reunion for Aug. 21, 2010, during Railroad Days. A mailing to all alumni of Staples High School and Staples Motley High School is planned for January. The committee is seeking volunteers to help update the addresses on the class lists before this mailing. 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...

November 5 FRIENDLY RIDER - TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m., Social Services, Wadena. For info., 218-631-7605. November 7 STORY HOUR for children, Stomping Grounds coffee house, Staples, Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Reading provided by volunteers. Free book given away each time. For info., 218-895-5750 or www.stapleesstompinggrounds. com. More...

25 Years Ago - 1984 Texgas Corporation has appointed Gary Cowles as manager of the Staples branch. The appointment was announced by the Midwest region general manager. More...

Marian (Martin) Carroll, 68, died Oct. 27, 2009 at her home in Akeley after a prolonged illness. A memorial service was held Nov. 1, at 2 p.m., at the VFW, Akeley. Burial was in Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples. Arrangements were with the Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker. More...

The Boys Cross Country team is headed to the state tournament, this Saturday, Oct. 30, at the St. Olaf College in Northfield. Last Friday they ran the Section 8A race in Bagley and took second place, earning them the right to compete in the 2009 state event. More...

P NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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...