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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...
The Staples Host Lions recently donated $3,590 to both the Staples All Veterans Park Association and the Staples Area Food Shelf. The money was raised during their annual Par 3 Challenge, held June 1, at The Vintage in Staples.  Pictured left, from left, are Lion Bill Israelson, his dogs Blizzy and...
Burger King in Staples was recognized recently by the national Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for their contribuations toward the veterans “Unmet Needs” program held nationwide. “These contributions help maintain the Unmet Needs program for veterans,” said Commander Mike Tast, VFW Post #3922,...
Tyler Ginevan, 26, and Dominic Fonseca, 21, of Maryland both sustained non-life threatening injuries June 7, when their vehicle, a 2004 Infinity G35, collided with a 1998 Freightliner truck, driven by Holden Rautio, 27, of Henning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Ginevan, the driver of the...
In a ceremony held at National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) June 6, 2018, Dr. Chad Coauette received the Patriot Award in recognition of his extraordinary support of NJPA procurement lead analyst, Captain Greg Grunig, and his family. The award is given by the Employer Support of the Guard and...
State Representative John Poston, left, and State Representative Ron Kresha discussed the issues at a forum at the Browerville Community Center on June 5. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
The Minnesota legislative process can be complicated and may appear to be chaotic, but area representatives were able to make sense of it during a forum on June 5. John Poston and Ron Kresha both mentioned some positives that came out of the last session, and also had suggestions of what they would...
Dawn Timbs, Staples World reporter, has received honorable mention in the 2018 National Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for her feature story about Vernon Drake. The story “Vernon Drake remembers his mother’s prayers,” which ran May 11, 2017, also earned Timbs a second place in the...
The Motley Fairgrounds was home to a number of avid motorcyclists June 9, there to attend the annual Bike Blessing event sponsored by area churches. They came dressed in leather and denim, revving the engines of a variety of bike brands, including Harley Davidson, Gold Wing, Honda and Kawasaki, to...

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