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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...
Staples City Council members and community members questioned the viability of an apartment complex proposed by Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (CMHP) in Staples.
CMHP Executive Director Deanna Hemmesch presented the plan to the council. The proposal is for a 42 unit apartment complex at the...
Recent reports made to the Staples Police Dept. included:
April 5: Staples Police received a report of a large cement block on Hwy 10 near 14th St. NE. Police went to the area the area and located a large chunk of snow that had fallen from a vehicle, which resembled a cement block. Police removed...
The 2 ft. x 2 ft. barn quilt with a tulip design, above, is installed in the raised flower bed near the main entrance to the Lakewood Care Center on Prairie Ave. NE in Staples. Closer to the door is another quilt near a bench. Altogether, four barn quilts were created by the residents who said...
Severe spring and summer weather is on its way, and it is important for Minnesotans to plan ahead to protect themselves and their homes.
During 2018 Severe Weather Awareness Week (April 9-13), the Minnesota Commerce Department is encouraging Minnesotans to take a few simple steps to better manage...
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