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Ten dill-loving contestants spent four minutes at the Pillager Fair vying to see who could eat the most pickles within that time frame. With six pickles left in his jar when the timer went off, Robert McGraw of Hillman (second from left) was declared the winner. Others pictured include, from left,...
EDITOR’S NOTE: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ag & Energy Center DelRay Lecy is writing a history, recording the people and events that created it. He’ll show how it has evolved and changed to meet the challenges of the times. This is the third article in an occasional series...
The Staples Police report contained many instances of domestic disputes, sucidal subjects and orders for protection. The report included incidents from the past four weeks.
On June 19, Staples Police were was requested to assist the Wadena County Sheriff’s Department with attempting to locate a...
By Mark Anderson
News Editor
Empty schools at Eagle Bend and Clarissa could be converted to senior housing, but the idea may not work for the area’s needs.
The project started when the Clarissa-Eagle Bend school district disbanded, leaving two empty school buildings.
The City of Eagle Bend...
Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larson is asking area boaters to operate their watercraft at slow no-wake speeds whenever possible on area lakes that have high-water levels. According to Larsen, high-water levels continue to be an issue on Shamineau Lake and Crookneck Lake in northwestern Morrison...
The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) approved loans totaling over $7 million for water infrastructure projects in the Greater Minnesota communities of Browerville, Eagle Bend, Clearlake-Clearwater and Winsted.
“Small cities across Minnesota face high costs to repair or replace aging...
First responders were at the scene of a two vehicle crash at Hwy 10 E and 14th St. in Staples July 3 at approximately 4 p.m. Drivers involved included Steven Markuson, 66, of St. Paul; and Shirley Mueller, 74, of Staples. Mueller was transported to Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples where...
Cheryl Holmquist has taken over SwitchTrack Nutrition in Staples, the Herbalife drink store at 128 4th St NE. Holmquist said Kailee Gester, who opened the store in 2017, decided to sell in order to stay at home with her children. Holmquist had co-owned a similar store in Parkers Prairie. The...
Up to 135 bicyclists on the Habitat 500 Bike Ride will arrive in Staples Thursday, July 19, to spend the night at Staples-Motley High School before continuing on their 500 mile trek the next morning.
“They will shower up and some will take a nap, but eventually most of them will get out to walk...
Russell and Jess Kleinschmidt, will host the University of Minnesota Extension Small Farm Tour at Kleinschmidt Farms Wednesday, July 18 from 2-5 p.m. The farm is located at 44910 Cty Rd 21, Staples
The Small Farm Tour is an opportunity for small farm producers to interact and learn from University...
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