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A few dozen people brought personal objects to the Staples Public Library April 19, to be evaluated by appraiser Mark Moran of Iola, Wisc. Above, Doug Roberts of Staples (left) listens as Moran comments on a Japanese geisha print that had belonged to his grandmother. Moran said it looked to be a...
Central Lakes College is bringing back a community tradition to its Staples campus. The college will once again hold an open house and invite community members to explore the campus, socialize and learn about the college.
It will be from 12-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 at CLC’s Staples campus. The...
Since 1912, 2.48 million scouts have earned the Eagle Scout award, the highest level for a Boy Scout. But only 367 scouts had earned every single badge in scouting, until the Carlson brothers of Motley increased that number by three.
Garrett, Jordon and Zachary Carlson have earned all 137 badges...
Area high school students were among the 44 students from Region 5 honored by National Joint Powers Alliance at its 27th annual Student Recognition Banquet, April 11, at Madden’s Resort near Brainerd.
The annual event celebrates area students as Rising Stars. Each student is selected by his or her...
Staples-Motley students performed at sub-section solo and ensemble contests held in April.
Students who earned Superior Ratings advance to the section-state solo and ensemble contest, Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Staples-Motley High School. The contest is free and open to the...
Recent reports taken by the Staples Police Dept. include:
April 9: Staples Police received a report of several feral cats near the Staples Square Apartments. The management of the apartments was given a live trap.
April 9: Staples Police responded to Williams Floral for a report of damage to...
The Staples-Motley Speech Team won the Section 6A tournament held April 14, in Pillager.
“We were the Section 6A Champions out of 17 teams,” said Speech Coach Heather Sams. “Way to go team. A special congratulations to all of our section finalists and state bound participants.”
Of the 24 team...
Centennial Auditorium in Staples was THE place to be last weekend, according to the hundreds of people who attended the high school musical, “Oklahoma!” sometime during its three-day run, and were still singing its praises long after the final curtain closed April 15.
The show was presented by the...
Connections High School students had their project showcase night on April 10 at NJPA in Staples, with senior students presenting projects they have completed.
Connections is a project-based school within Staples-Motley High School.
(Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Old Wadena, the site of a former trading post and the first town in this area, is now a county park and historical site. At the annual meeting of the Old Wadena Society, held April 8 at the Staples Depot, Don Wedll, former Commissioner of Education and Natural Resources for the Mille Lacs Band of...
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