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1. Any veteran who is service-connected for a disability for which he or she uses prosthetic or orthopedic appliances may receive an annual clothing allowance.
2. VA provides pensions to low-income surviving spouses and unmarried children of deceased veterans with wartime service.
3. A surviving...
Question: I recently purchased a 2018 Polaris Ranger. We have a two year old son and I am wondering what the laws are. Does he need to be in a car seat or booster seat with a helmet?
Answer: When riding on ATVs, OHVs and motorcycles, a passenger under age 18 must:
o Wear an approved helmet when...
On June 1, the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) honored innovative programs and outstanding leaders in healthcare at its 34th annual awards ceremony.
Of the 17 awards given, Lakewood Health System leaders and programs received three. Awards were given for extraordinary achievement in...
Law enforcement throughout Minnesota participated in the Law Enforcment Torch Run June 18, to raise funds for and to increase awareness of Special Olympics in our state. Pictured above, representatives of the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), Todd-Wadena Community Corrections (TWCC) and...
The following are some of the recent reports taken by the Staples Police Dept:
June 5; Staples Police responded to a report of a bear in a pasture near Airport Rd and Prairie Ave NW.
June 5; Staples Police took a report of a stolen compactor from the construction site of Casey’s on Hwy 10 and 8th...
Preventing land use ordinance violations before they occur is one of the goals of planning and zoning. According to Land Services Director Tim Stieber, they’re working on some ways to better serve that goal.
He presented information to the Todd County Commissioners at their June 5, 2018 work...
Staples Parks and Recreation Director Tricia Jasmer talks about the proposed bicycle trail from Staples to Pillager at the Sourcewell Innovation Funding gathering. (Submitted photo)
Chris Mayhew (center) was named the winner of the City of Motley’s new logo contest. His design, featuring pine trees and two rivers, is entitled, ‘Motley, Gateway to the North.’ Also pictured are Motley Mayor Al Yoder (left) and council member Amy Hutchison. Mayhew hails from Staples and his...
A provision within the 2017 Federal Tax Cuts and Job Act designated the Sinai Peninsula as a hazardous duty area as of June 9, 2015.
What does this mean? If you served in the Sinai Peninsula on or after June 9, 2015, you may be eligible for the Minnesota refundable credit for military service in a...
MnCHOICES is a single, comprehensive assessment and support planning web-based application for long-term services and supports for people with disabilities that may be eligible for services related to Developmental Disabilities, Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals, Community Alternative...
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