The Staples Area Farmer’s Market is in full swing, with growers selling a variety of vegetables, fruits, baked goods and jams/jellies. Pictured above, at the parking lot of Lakewood Health System in Staples, are SAFM members Deb Erickson, Verndale (left), Adelene Decker, Motley (in background, center) and Chuck Tangen, Motley. Pictured at right, talking with a customer, is SAFM member Paul Wicht, Staples. The Staples Area Farmer’s Market is held in Staples Thursdays, 2 - 6:30 p.m., at LHS parking lot; and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Staples Dairy Queen parking lot. It is also held Fridays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Pillager; and Wednesdays, 2 - 6:30 p.m. in Verndale. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs)