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“The level of commitment and dedication of those involved made this happen. Their perseverance - they didn’t give up when setbacks came - they worked together to make this work. That’s the power of community,” said South Country Health Alliance CEO Leota Lind of the grand event of the ribbon...
West Central Telephone Association (WCTA) was awarded two grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Border-to-Border Broadband Grant Program.
WCTA was awarded $902,695 for a project that will expand their fiber optic infrastructure into portions of northern...
A double rainbow graced the sky of Staples around 8 a.m. Nov. 24, the day after Thanksgiving. In addition to this multi-colored reminder of summer, the area enjoyed unseasonably warm temperatures throughout the holiday weekend, reaching nearly 60 degrees Nov. 27. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs...
The Staples Comprehensive Plan committee hosted a visioning session Nov. 20 at Timbers Restaurant & Event Center in Staples. Attendees discussed the goals the group had formed, gave a thumbs up or down on those goals and drew on maps identifying new ideas for the Staples community.
Most of the...
Todd County Election Administrator Jolene Sabrowsky presented information about the new grant available to help with the purchase of voting equipment at the Nov. 7 work session of the county commissioners.
The past
In 2002 and 2004 federal and state laws which were passed that required every...
Freshwater Education District continues to sponsor Reading for the Future (RFF).
Books are purchased using funds donated generously by local businesses and organizations. Additionally, Lisa Wick, Early Childhood Coordinator for Freshwater Education District, applied for a grant through the...
Over the course of four days, Nov. 9-12., Minnesota Special Olympics State bowling games were held in seven locations across Minnesota with more than 4,000 athletes competing this year.
Staples-Motley Cardinals set off for Jack’s House in Brainerd Nov. 9 to compete in the Minnesota Special...
Staples-Motley High School students submitted essays to the VFW Voice of Democracy contest, sponsored by the Wadena VFW. Pictured from left, Rose Han, 2nd place, Abbigail DiGiovanni, 1st place, and Torii Nienow, 3rd place. DiGiovanni read her essay at the Veterans Day program on Nov. 10. (Submitted...
Attendees of the recent ‘Project Showcase Night’ at National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) in Staples, had the opportunity to see an original play, hear topical speeches; and view a variety of displays...all of which showcased the work of students in the Connections Program High School.
The...
People of all ages have been given the opportunity to add their ‘thanksgivings’ to a bulletin board at the Staples Public Library in keeping with the holiday tradition. It was an idea that emerged during a brainstorming session with library staff. Pictured above, from left, are Sadie Richter and...
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