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Recent reports taken by the Staples Police Dept.
Aug. 13: Staples Police responded to a report of a theft of items from a building site on the 900 block of Hwy 10. Reported missing was a three foot step ladder, spray foam and caulking from the site.
Aug. 13: Staples Police assisted the Wadena...
Ray Boessel, Jr. demonstrates various parts of constructing an authentic birch bark canoe at the Old Wadena Rendezvous and Chautauqua. He is stripping a five to seven foot long strip of red cedar, fresh from the woods, to make the ribs for the canoe. All the materials grow naturally in the woods....
Beth Kern leads the barn quilt paint ing class at the Old Wadena Rendezvous and Chautauqua, where each attendee was able to paint their own mini barn quilt. The class filled its limit right away, one of the successes of the Chautauqua concept. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
Items from the Staples Police report for July 23-Aug. 12:
On July 23, Staples Police responded to a theft complaint, missing 20 three ring binders of sports cards out of their vehicle sometime in the last month.
On July 25, Staples Police took a theft report where an Xbox, games and a tablet were...
The England Prairie Pioneer Club of rural Verndale will host England Prairie Pioneer Days Aug. 24-26 at the farm’s location 14229 County Road 1, Verndale.
This year’s feature is “Harvesting Equipment” with all tractors and machinery welcome for display. Also, a new feature will be working draft...
The Central Lakes Ag and Energy Center invite the public to hear the history of “The Farm” from the people who lived it.
Although the Ag and Energy Center has changed names over the years, many locals refer to it with the shortened version of its first name - The Irrigation Farm, or just The Farm...
Police officers Blake Petrich and Jason Borash participate in a dance with local children at the National Night Out picnic. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
Families of officers, fire and rescue members attended the National Night Out in support of their loved ones. Left to right: Deb Jordan, Alisha Winter, Todd County Deputy Joshua Winter, Wadena County Deputy Bryan Savaloja, Staples Police Officer Jamie Pearson and Wadena County Deputy Cole...
Following a full evening of serving food, Marge Lelwica, center, made the rounds chatting with Ray Birkholtz (seated), Motley Interim Police Chief Jason Borash and Staples Police Chief Melissa Birkholtz, among others at the Staples National Night Out Aug. 7. The event was held at Northern Pacific...
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