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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is again gathering information on plant damage that may have been caused by the use of the herbicide dicamba. The MDA is encouraging anyone with damage in the 2018 growing season to complete a survey or register a formal complaint. The survey will be...
The Minnesota Commerce Department is warning Minnesotans of an insurance fraud scam involving individuals posing as representatives of Premier Health Plan, which earlier this year discontinued all of its health insurance products in Minnesota and nationwide, including Medicare Advantage plans....
For the last day of summer recreation T-Ball, players got to test their hand-eye coordination, and that of their parents, with a water balloon catching contest. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The “American Star” barn quilt won a spot on a 2019 national calender of barn quilts. It is the only quilt from Minnesota in the calendar.
Judy Halverson made the barn quilt for Max and Kathy Sibbert, who own the barn. Judy’s husband Art moved to the farm in 1942 and lived there for many years. The...
A poster hangs on the kitchen refrigerator at the Achermann home, a reminder that a $20,000 award is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Peter, if the disappearance is the result of foul play. Peter was declared deceased...
The Old Wadena Rendezvous Aug. 11 and 12 at Old Wadena County Park on the Crow Wing River, will feature favorite song masters and several new groups adding to the festivities held at the camp site.
Also featured this year is the Chautauqua (sha-TAW-kwa) an adult education movement, highly popular...
Just because a veteran was not injured in combat doesn’t mean he or she may not be entitled to receive Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Many veterans may be missing out on hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars every month because they have not applied for the special compensation. Don...
Twenty-two hospital trustees from across Minnesota were recognized for earning certification through the Minnesota Hospital Association’s trustee certification program. The comprehensive certification process prepares hospital trustees to effectively meet the growing demands of serving on a...
There’s heavy equipment roaring and dust and dirt flying at the south end of Wadena’s Industrial Park for most of the workday.
But for half an hour on Monday, July 16, the machines and debris settled as educators, administrators, contractors and community members gathered for the official...
On July 18, at 12:58 p.m., Staples Police were asked to assist the Minnesota State Patrol with a driving complaint on Highway 10. Police located the vehicle and made contact with the occupants on Wisconsin Ave SE. After investigation, the driver and passenger were cited with possession of a small...
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