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The quilt show offered by the Piecemakers Quilt Club Aug. 25 during Railroad Days featured a bed turning at the Staples United Methodist Church. When one quilt’s story was told, it was turned down to reveal another quilt and another story. The quilt above is owned by Chuck and Craig Neal of...
Rebekka Paskewitz (left) Minnesota’s newly crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way posed for a photo in the big glass cooler at the state fair’s Dairy Building, next to her bust that was carved out of a solid block of butter. Also pictured, from left, are Linda Christensen, the artist who carves...
Recent reports taken by the Staples Police Dept.
Aug. 13: Staples Police responded to a report of a theft of items from a building site on the 900 block of Hwy 10. Reported missing was a three foot step ladder, spray foam and caulking from the site.
Aug. 13: Staples Police assisted the Wadena...
Fishing legend Babe Winkelman, the guitarist who wrote “Smokin’ in the Boys Room,” and a drummer who was once Kenny Loggins’ roommate will join Wayne Renn on stage for a free outdoor concert on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Lincoln Park in Staples, from 4-7 p.m.
Renn has been giving free concerts for the...
r the second spot in the Wadena County Auditor/Treasurer race, after the Aug. 14, 2018 primary election came down to a difference of two votes. Heather Olson received the most votes with 772, Brian Hagen was next at 392 and current Auditor/Treasurer Judy Taves had 390. The other candidates in the...
Mark Jacobs appreciates his opportunities very much. As the new Staples-Motley Activities Director, he has jumped right in and is getting to know the teams and is promoting unity among all the sports and activities. He hosted the football team at his home for a hot dog grill-out, and has plans to...
Bobbe Anderson, Licensed Social Worker, was named Lakewood Health System’s 2018 Team Member of the Year. The Team Member of the Year is chosen based on votes from Lakewood’s administrative team and the Lakewood Board. All nominees have received a STAR award during the voting year.
Anderson was...
Equipped for a trial run to test out the laser tag arena at Holst Acres, front row from left, Owen Bjerga, Payton Bjerga, Connor Fox and Finn Erholtz. Back row from left, Beck Erholtz, Ryan Gerard, Cade Schmidt and Ryan Wick. Not pictured, Jack Benson and Spencer Miller.
This year’s Railroad Days has filled up to the point that one person will not be able to attend all of the events, and will have to choose between events. Also, city wide garage sales and a book sale at The Depot are being held all days.
The first choice will come Thursday, Aug. 23, when Central...
The Staples Motley Area Community Foundation has named the recipients of their fifteenth annual Outstanding Community Service Awards.
The recipients will be honored in a celebration at Timbers Restaurant and Event Center, Staples, on Oct. 11. Tickets are available at First International Bank...
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