November 5, 2009 RSS feed / News

Heated roof

When employee Dwayne Reisenauer arrived for work at 7:15 a.m. at Scott's Southtown in Staples Oct. 28, his first duty became clear - call the Staples Fire Department. More...

Correction

In the story about wrestling coaching jobs on page 11a of the Oct. 29 edition of the Staples World, Dave Anglin was identified as being an assistant paid by the wrestling booster club. That is incorrect. Anglin has always been a volunteer. More...

Jerry Wright honored for years of irrigation work

Jerry Wright, (center) University of Minnesota ag irrigation engineer, was honored last week by Staples area ag educators. From left, are Del Lecy, Dick Donat, Jerry Wright, Jim Hofer and Bob Schaffer. More...

Costume party

Kindergartners in Alina Robinson's class at Motley Elementary School were decked out in a variety of costumes during the Fall Festival Oct. 30 where they enjoyed games and treats. More...

Standing corn causes safety alerts this firearm deer hunting season

Standing corn is a safety concern this firearms deer hunting season, according to Captain Mike Hammer of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). More...

Reflecting on the weekend

The curious mannequin outside Cal's Barber Shop in Staples seems to be reflecting on the upcoming, much anticipated, "holiday weekend" - or deer hunting as it is known in Minnesota. More...

Pipeline work continues during deer season

Hunters can expect roadway changes, construction crews and equipment along a pipeline project in northern Minnesota this firearms deer season. More...

DNR warns of wet conditions in state forests

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges people visiting state forests to use caution when operating motor vehicles or riding offhighway vehicles (OHVs) to avoid negative impacts to forest access trails and roads. More...

Deadline for livestock grants

Minnesota livestock producers have until Nov. 30, to apply for a Livestock Investment Grant through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). More...

Todd County begins H1N1 immunizations

Flu still an attendance issue at area schools

Todd County Public Health held clinics Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 4 and 5, to immunize a targeted group for the H1N1 flu. More...

Sales tax deduction available for 2009 car purchase

With 2010 models arriving in dealer showrooms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that purchasing a new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle could qualify them for a special deduction for the state and local sales and excise taxes More...

Awards given at Todd County 4-H achievment event

The annual Todd County 4-H Achievement Program was held Oct. 16, at the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School. More than 175 area organizations, businesses and individuals sponsored numerous awards to deserving 4-H'ers and their leaders. More...

Youth at Camp Ripley harvest twelve deer

The cold and snow didn't discourage 130 youth archery hunters from experiencing the eighth annual youth deer hunt at the Camp Ripley Military Reservation north of Little Falls. More...

DNR offers some survival tips for lost hunters

Even experience hunters can get lost, so people should be prepared for that possibility before heading out for their hunt, according to Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR Enforcement Education Program coordinator. More...

Remembering those lost

One man's efforts to give tribute

Many thanks to Lloyd Nelson, who identified the above photograph: The J.R. Dodd crew - B24 Liberator, U.S.A.F. 1-28-1945. Front row, left to right: Pilot J.R. Dodd "KIA", Co-Pilot Carl T. Sholander "KIA", "Nav." Kenneth T. Fleming "KIA". More...

Wickman receives medal

Mike Wickman, Staples resident, was recently presented with a medal of thanks to recognize his service in the Vietnam War. Frank Odell, secretary of the Staples Host Lions Club, expressed his gratitude while presenting Wickman with the medal. More...