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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...
“We’re in the process of preparing for a build in Staples later this fall,” said Lakes Area Habitat For Humanity Executive Director Kevin Pelkey.
They have a family, Tiffany Brandt and her children, that’s been selected to help build and move into the home, in Staples.
The site on McKinley St. SW...
The Staples Railroad Days Committee announced a new parade route and downtown setup for their Aug. 22-26 RR Days celebration.
The parade, which will be Saturday, Aug. 25, at 5 p.m. will have a new route from the last couple of years, but familiar as the ‘old’ parade route. The parade will begin at...
Ten dill-loving contestants spent four minutes at the Pillager Fair vying to see who could eat the most pickles within that time frame. With six pickles left in his jar when the timer went off, Robert McGraw of Hillman (second from left) was declared the winner. Others pictured include, from left,...
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