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Seemingly stretching towards eternity (or at least west to Aldrich) BNSF railcars loaded with wind turbine blades spent some time in the railroad yard west of Staples June 15. According to BNSF, railroad wind transload hubs are located within 300 miles of the majority of wind farms in the United...
When the Woodwick family traveled to North Carolina in May, it was more than just a family vacation. The trip involved a wish fulfilment, sandy beaches, surfing and an entire city embracing their trip. Mostly it was a journey to connect families who have a shared experience of dealing with SJIA, an...
North Dakota State University, Fargo has announced its 2018 Spring Graduation list. Local students who earned degrees include:
o Matthew Neururer, Motley, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
o Dawn Swartz, Motley, Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, graduated with honors.
o Luke Unger, Pillager...
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)
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