May 6, 2010 RSS feed / News

Off road vehicle

A car went off the road and crashed into a house at 810 4th Avenue NE at about 1:48 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, according to Staples Police. Police said the car went over the curb, rolled and struck the house. Both the house and the car had severe damage. More...

Police have variety of incidents

The Staples Police this week had their usual variety of incidents, from stray dogs and cats to a report of a woman who thought she was in her vehicle, drowning as the water came up higher. More...

Relay for Life teams prepare for upcoming events

“Imagine a world with more birthdays...I’m making it happen,” is the theme for this year’s Relay for Life event, scheduled for Friday, June 11, at the Staples Elementary School Track. More...

Teamwork

Staples Elementary School’s fifth grade students experienced a series of team-building exercises April 22, using tires,cardboard boxes and wooden two by fours as their tools. More...

Joint replacement, arthritis event hosted by Lakewood

Lakewood Health System will host a free educational event Tuesday, May 11, to discuss arthritis and the new joint replacement program at LHS called Joint Connection. The event will be held at 5 p.m. at Lakewood’s main campus in Staples. More...

Property vandalized

On April 29 the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a complainant of vandalism in Section 6 of Shell River Township. More...

Burning restrictions eased for Todd, Morrison counties

Due to the significant rainfall over the past few days in some parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that open burning restrictions will be eased in many counties. More...

Railroad Days set for Aug. 27, 28 in Staples

Staples Railroad Days promises a blend of old and new activities for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27 and 28. More...

Arbor Day program to coincide with tree planting Saturday

The annual Staples Arbor Day program will be held in conjunction with the Staples Historical Society’s Planting Party this Saturday at 1 p.m. on the west side of the depot. More...

Top youth workers

The Outstanding Youth Worker recognition breakfast was held April 22 at the Staples Motley High School. More...

City hires new utilities head

Staples will have a new public works director working for the city beginning June 1. More...

Candidates sought for TCC board

TCC (Tri-County Community Action, Inc.) has an opening on its Board of Directors for low-income representat ives from Northern Todd County. More...

Healthiest Workplace’ award to Lakewood

The Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA) recently presented Lakewood Health System (LHS) with the “Psychologically Healthy Workplace” award at the 2010 Spring MPA Annual Meeting and Convention in Plymouth. More...

Three caught breaking into roller skating rink

Three individuals have been arrested by Wadena County authorities in connection with a break-in Tuesday morning north of Wadena. The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a report at 1:55 a.m. More...

Fifth grade math masters

Thirty fourth and fifth graders from Staples Elementary School participated in the Math League this year, with all members taking the National Math League test on April 8. The top five fifth graders are in the back row. More...