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The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a Level 3 Predatory Offender has moved back to Wadena County as of July 2. Cory Lynn Mangan, 30, will be moving to the vicinity of 150th St and 129th Ave, Wadena.
Mangan has a history of sexual contact with minor male victims (ages...
The Staples Eye Clinic and Lakeland Dental professional building has walls up and ground work is being done at the location on Highway 10, next to the Staples Veterans Park, whose flag can be seen in the background. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
The building is taking shape and concrete is being poured for the new Casey’s gas station and convenience store on Highway 10 in Staples, between 7th and 8th St NE. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
A free summer breakfast and lunch program is available in Staples to all children ages 18 and under.
The federally-funded USDA program began June 4 and will conclude Aug. 30.
From June 4 - Aug. 9, Monday - Thursday, meals are available at Staples-Motley Elementary School at the following times:
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Jim Vogel, left, passes the gavel to the new Staples Rotary Club president Marv Rothstein at a meeting and social June 28 at The Vintage golf club. Vogel has served as president for the past year and thanked members for their support. Rothstein said the club will continue with current local...
Staples Library Coordinator Cathy Perish releases the first painted lady butterfly raised in the library with the help of 20 children who attended the release on June 27. The children also participated in making butterfly artwork. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The final butterfly to be released clung to the orange slice that was used to sustain the butterflies while they were growing. Cathy Perish gives the butterfly a chance to climb onto the fingers of the children. Thirty-three butterflies were released.
One of the painted lady butterflies released by the Staples Library rests on some leaves before flying off to start its new life.
Reporter’s note: “What ever happened to...?” is a periodic column which highlights stories of alumni from schools in Motley and Staples.
Charles (Charlie) Funk never imagined he would finish high school, let alone go on to become the Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 1979.
Now retired, the beloved...
The following is a list of select new laws passed during the 2018 legislative session that take effect July 1, 2018. Summaries of all laws passed by the 2018 Legislature are available online from nonpartisan House Public Information Services at http://www.house.mn/newlaws/#/search/2018.
Economic...
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