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Providing opportunities for children and improving community appearance are among the projects supported by the $17,245 in grants awarded by the Staples Motley Area Community Foundation in their spring grant round.
The recipients and their projects are:
o Central Lakes College for $1,000 to support...
The Todd County American Dairy Association held their annual Princess and Ambassador coronation March 10. The day was filled with speeches, personal interviews, mock media interviews, crafting and seminars.
Each girl was required to write a speech and present to the judges, who also conducted their...
A lot can and does happen in 60 years. Throughout those years, your local conservation district has provided the technical and financial assistance you’ve needed to put conservation on the ground has remained constant.
To celebrate these 60 years, the Wadena SWCD is having an open house Thursday,...
At the May 8 Staples City Council meeting, the council approved a proposal to shift funds into the 4M Fund, operated by the League of Minnesota Cities. City Clerk Diane Archer said it would be a cost saving move, as current city investments are lower than market value.
The council also approved a...
The Staples-Motley eighth grade geography class had a chance to taste their east and southeast Asia geography unit when chef Tanner Fideldy of Timbers Restaurant showed them how to make sushi rolls. Pictured from left, Brookelyn Huisenga, Malaya Reem, Klaire Storry, Francesca Hanson and Mackenzie...
Claire Wolhowe and Alexandra (Alex) Davis have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Staples-Motley High School Class of 2018.
“Claire and Alex represent all the characteristics of fine high school students,” Principal Mike Schmidt said recently. “They’re involved, academic, artists,...
Several local educators were among the 49 educators from Region 5 schools who were honored by National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) on May 9 at its fifth-annual Educators of Excellence Awards Banquet at Grand View Lodge near Nisswa.
Nominated by their respective schools for their commitment to...
Linda Bartylla remembers when her husband Dave was honored as the Snowmobile Instructor of the Year by the Minnesota DNR in 2013.
“He was so proud, he was shaking, he had tears in his eyes,” she said.
“He would have loved getting this award,” said retired DNR Officer Jeff Halverson, as he presented...
The tradition of fishing opener in Minnesota centers around roughly half a million anglers going fishing the day the season opens for walleye, sauger, northern pike and trout in lakes - this year on Saturday, May 12. Here are some reminders for the 2018 fishing opener.
Take a mom fishing
Mother’s...
On April 29, at 12:20 a.m., Staples Police received a report of an attempted break in on the 800 block of 7th Street NE. Police searched the area but were unable to locate anyone. This incident remains under investigation. Police urge residents to keep their doors locked at all times.
On May 1,...
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