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75 Years Ago - 1946
o Aug. 29, 1946 - In ‘News of the Motley Community’ - Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Morey and two sons, Eldon and Loren returned home Tuesday evening of last week after spending 3 1/2 months in Alaska. After leaving Seldovia, they visited other points in Alaska, coming home via Canada....
The threat of thunderstorms didn’t stop classic car drivers and fans from attending the Beck’s Burger Co. Car Show on Aug. 20. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
The Staples Hi Rise hosted the fifth annual Community Picnic Aug. 19. Brats, hot dogs, pulled turkey, coleslaw, chips, root beer floats and more were on the menu for the free meal. A steady stream of people got their plates and had a choice of seating around the courtyard or under the Lions tent. (...
It was a beautiful weekend to wander “down on the farm” at England Prairie Days held Aug. 20-22 near Verndale. Above: Josh Hoemberg chats with attendees about the small engines display. His dad, Jim, of Staples was also on hand for questions about the small engine display. See more photos in the...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Newspaper archives are a treasure chest of historical trivia, interesting forgotten stories and a glimpse into the fabric of the past. Occasionally, they are a resource for solving mysteries.
Dan Luke of St. Paul stopped by the Staples World recently, hoping...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
Aug. 12 - 18
Aug. 10 - The MPD received a report from Lakewood Hospital in Staples of a dog biting incident that occurred in Motley.
Aug. 18 - The MPD received a report of...
75 Years Ago - 1946
o Aug. 22, 1946 - Miss Lois Cunningham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manly Cunningham of Staples, is the second victim of infantile paralysis in Staples, and at the present time she is confined to the contagion ward of the Sister Kenny Institute in Minneapolis, where she is...
The Staples Area Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Rob Freelove, performed the ABBA hit, “Super Trooper” at the Little Red Caboose Variety Show in Staples Aug. 19. They were accompanied by Kim Prestridge.
Lakewood Health System, Staples, is partnering with Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) to provide world-class orthopedic care to patients at Lakewood. We are continually working to advance and improve the care we provide patients, and TCO - proud sports medicine partner of the Minnesota Vikings, Twins...
The pizza eating contest in front of Tower Pizza attracted a large crowd who came to watch eleven hungry men try to devour an entire large pizza in 10 minutes. While none of the contestants were able to accomplish the feat, several came close. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
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