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Recent reports received by the Staples Police include:
Aug. 15; Staples Police attempted to locate a fleeing suspect on an ATV. Also responding was the Todd County Sheriff’s Dept, Wadena County Sheriff’s Dept and Motley Police Dept. Officers set up a perimeter near the intersection of 470th St and...
Motley Police Chief Ron Smith responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwys 10 and 210 in Motley Aug. 22, at approximately 4:30 p.m. There were no known injuries. Chief Smith said that a woman driving an SUV was headed east on Hwy 10 and attempted to turn left onto Hwy 210 when she...
A light rain didn’t stop hundreds of motorcyclists from rolling into Staples Aug. 20 for the Krusin 4 Kids Motorcycle Rally. The event, organized by the Wadena Elks Lodge raises funds for Adopt-A-Wish and Make-A-Wish programs for kids. This past year, the organization raised $65,000, enough to...
All faculty at Central Lakes College were at the Staples campus Aug. 17, for training and to see the updated campus building before the start of the school year. Above, CLC’s new President Hara Charlier addresses the faculty on keeping up with student success. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson...
ct, which oversees Lakewood Health System, has eight candidates vying for the seven board seats open. Poplar Township in Cass County had two candidates who filed.
Donald Sirucek and Susan Bartels filed for the Poplar Township seats.
The elections will be part of the Nov. 8 General Election.
Other...
There will be music in abundance during Railroad Days in Staples Aug. 25 - 28. In addition to the Little Red Caboose Variety Show, be sure to take in the outdoor concert and street dance featuring the music of Sell Out Stereo; and a gospel concert at Centennial Auditorium with recording artist...
The Staples Motley Area Community Foundation has named the recipients of their thirteenth annual Outstanding Community Service Awards.
The recipients will be honored in a celebration at Ted & Gen’s, Aldrich, on Oct. 13. Tickets are available at First International Bank & Trust and Unity...
Employees of Mid Central Federal Savings Bank in Staples wore blue Aug. 19, honoring local and county law enforcement officers. The office placed thanks in the window naming all the Staples and Motley police officers, along with a sign for Todd and Wadena County Sheriff’s departments. Included in...
Staples Host Lions and Staples ‘93 Lions presented a plaque of appreciation to the Staples Police Dept. on Aug. 22. Accepting the plaque is Staples Police Sergeant Ron Case. The plaque reads: “We thank you for your devotion, dedication and hard work. You are an important part of our community.” Tom...
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