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January 7, 2010 / News

Christmas goings on

There appears to be a little family rivalry going on. More...

Workers with the Minnesota Pipeline Co. did routine maintenance work Dec. 30, on a portion of pipeline near 8th Street NE and Prairie Ave. in Staples, blocking off part of 8th Street in the process. More...

Future rock stars

Free guitar lessons (taught by Andrew Nelson, Ethan Fleisher and Katie Ziegler) were offered at the Stomping Grounds coffee house in Staples during Christmas vacation. More...

Wanted: Dairy farmer’s daughters

Candidates for Wadena County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors are being sought. Contestants for Sr. Princess must be between 18-24 years of age with strong knowledge and passion for the dairy industry along with leadership qualities. More...

Seasons of Lights raises $5,000 for LHS Hospice

The Lakewood Health System Foundation and Hospice team recently held their 14th annual Season of Lights ceremonies in Staples and Long Prairie. Held Dec. More...

All School Reunion Committee to finalize mailing details Jan. 13

The All School Reunion Committee will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Staples Community Center. More...

Winter fun

At least two families from the Staples area enjoyed sledding Christmas Day on Lakewood Health System’s big hill in rural Staples. More...

New year’s baby born

The first baby of the New Year at Lakewood Health System was born at 3:37 p.m. Jan. 1, weighed in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches. The family requested that their name not be published. More...

Bird feeder battle

A bluejay and a cardinal (below bluejay) found the bird feeder just a little too small for both. The encounter came during the Christmas day snowfall. More...

Police report minor accidents, break-in

Snow covered streets in the past few weeks have caused more than one vehicle to hit the ditch recently in the Staples area. More...

Motl attends state wool contest

The Minnesota “Make It With Wool” contest was held at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria on Dec. 5, 2009, in conjunction with the Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Annual Conference. There were 49 entries in four age divisions. More...