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Railroad Days is reinventing itself again with new events and some changes to the regular lineup. Look for the full schedule inserted in this week’s Staples World.
New for Saturday, Aug. 20, a Wild West Cowboy Bank Robbery (Good Guys vs Bad Guys) will be presented by The Cannon Old West Society in...
The community is invited to attend the annual Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Research Center Field Day on Friday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Ag & Energy Center, 26505 County Road 2, Staples. All activities are free and open to the public.
The schedule includes:
o All day...
The Little Red Caboose Variety Show is back again to kick off the Railroad Days festivities with a showcase of local talent. It will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18, in the Centennial Auditorium at Staples-Motley High School with the show starting at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:15 p.m.
This year’s...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples-Motley School Board approved the hire of Allen Berg as the new Staples-Motley Elementary School Principal, at their July 18 board meeting.
Superintendent Shane Tappe said the district interviewed five candidates to replace Principal Kathy Johnson,...
The severe storm of May 30, 2022 has damaged the Old Wadena County Park campground and surrounding woods to the extent that the park cannot be used for the Old Wadena Rendezvous in 2022. Wadena County government is working to clear the damage away, but this work will be in process for the remainder...
Downtown Staples should be busy on Aug. 20, with more than 30 vendors planning to come to for the Railroad Days celebration, selling items from food to crafts and candles.
There is a change in the schedule this year, with the parade scheduled for 10 a.m. and all the downtown activities starting...
A four-year-old boy was killed, and a six-year-old injured as a result of an ATV accident July 12, in Buckman Township.
According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, they received a report of the accident at approximately 4:45 p.m. It happened approximately one mile south of Buckman on 83rd...
Jennifer Braun rang a bell at the Fourth of July Service in Staples honoring her dad, veteran Jim Mohler, who died last year. Others rang the bell for veteran loved ones who had pavers dedicated at the service. (Photo by Dawn Timbs)
The Fourth of July celebration at All Veterans Park in Staples will begin at 11 a.m. This year’s guest speaker is Jim Bentson, a retired Sgt. Major U.S. Army and paratrooper. He is currently a teacher at Pillager High School.
Huck Holst will emcee the event, Pastor Jim Johnson will deliver the...
The Tour of Minnesota bike tour starts Saturday, June 18 in Brainerd. Stops along the tour are Walker, Bemidji, Park Rapids and Staples.
Here is the route for 2022: (-325 total miles)
o Sat. June 18 (meet in Brainerd at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds) check-in 4-6 p.m.
o Sun. June 19 (bike from...
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