February 11, 2010 RSS feed / News

Wadena County to interview for engineer’s job

Wadena County received nine applications for the position of county engineer during the January application period, commissioners learned last week. More...

Board again looking at Vets Scenic Highway

During the Feb. 2 Todd County board meeting, Veterans Service Officer Peter Berscheit reported to the Todd County Commissioners on a meeting of the commanders of veteran’s organizations held in Browerville, on Jan. 28. More...

Long way to go

Dave Endres, retired Quest phone company employ commonly called Telephone Dave, shoveled the walk in front of the Quest building in Staples Monday, following the weekend snowfall. More...

Revamping Todd development group on county’s agenda

The Todd County Board of Commissioners reviewed proposals for the Todd County Economic Development Corporation with a representative from the University of Minnesota, at their Feb. 2 board meeting. More...

HCP to hold meeting for senior citizens

Several meetings for seniors and others will be taking place Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Browerville Community Center. A roast beef luncheon will be held at 11:15 a.m. More...

Stan Carlson joins MMEA’s Hall of Fame

Stan Carlson of Staples was recently inducted into the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) Hall of Fame, recognized for his significant career contributions to music education in Minnesota. More...

Final deer take numbers downin 2009

 Minnesota hunters took fewer than 200,000 deer during the 2009 season, state conservation officials reported Tuesday, reflecting the mission of regulators to bring down the number from the previous season. More...

County's Initiative Foundation grant will focus on needs of aging population

Informational session is Feb. 17 in Browerville

Informational session Feb. 17 in Browerville for Initiative Foundation grant More...

‘Concert for a Cause’ will benefit breast cancer support groups

Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. (www.cdc.gov) The unfortunate reality is nearly everyone has been affected by breast cancer. More...

Area caucus sessions have very light turnouts

Turnout for political caucus meetings Feb. 2 in the Staples area were very light for both Republican and DFL meetings. Republicans at five Staples area precincts chose Marty Seifert over Tom Emmer as their top choices for the gubernatorial race, More...

Police report rash of accidents

Drivers headed west on Highway 10 Sunday afternoon found a stretch of hazardous roadway for a few hours. More...

Musician returns home to lead concert

Staples Motley native, Justin Windschitl, will return to his hometown to lead the Pavia Winds, a woodwind quintet, in a program of chamber music on the Staples Motley Area Arts Council’s Concert Series. The program is Thursday, Feb. More...