January 21, 2010 RSS feed / News

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A piece of history

The plaque on the wall of the new city hall building notes the names of members of the city council and other key people involved in the design and construction of the new building. More...

FFA teams at regional event

The Staples Motley FFA Small Animal Career Development Event (CDE) team members participated in the Region 2 event on Jan. 12 at Central Lakes College, Brainerd campus. The team placed fourth in the competition. More...

SM Early Childhood begins book drive

The Staples Motley Early Childhood Coalition announces plans to begin their book drive for children’s (0-5 years) books that are in new or gently used condition. More...

Wood stove most likely caused fire

The Ruth Boldan home in Leader that was destroyed by fire Jan. 9, is now believed to have started from a faulty wood stove. Earlier, firefighters believed the cause to have been electrical. More...

Spelling bee champs

Fifteen fifth graders at Staples Elementary School competed in a Spelling Bee Jan. 13. The top four spellers (pictured above, from left) were Noah Han, 1st place; Emily Lindberg, 2nd; Cade Bestland, 3rd; Kylee Smith, 4th. All four are in Mrs. More...

Irrigation Clinic January 29

The Central Minnesota Irrigator’s Corporation (CMIC) will hold an Irrigation Clinic on Friday, January 29, at the Elks Lodge in Wadena, featuring: o Choices, choices, choices: Imput buying and market update in today’s economy, Joe Burg More...