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With talk of court trials, guilt and innocence resonating around the country, a play is being produced that can help people work through those connected issues. “Twelve Angry Men” is being presented by Lamplighter Community Theatre of Staples and Madhatters Community Theatre of Wadena.
Staples...
The loan in the amount of $300,000 that was borrowedby the county from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund to help with the costs of the Health and Human Services Building renovation project, was paid back in full. The action was noted at the Todd County Commissioners meeting July 19.
The 2014 and 2015...
Mike Hajek, standing, Director of Business Development at National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) addressed the Staples Rotary Club just prior to a tour of NJPA’s new facility. He gave some history of the organization and explained their contract purchasing program. They establish relationships with...
The recent Staples Police report had several reports for domestic incidents. Included in the report:
July 20, Staples Police responded to an argument on the 200 block of Airview Dr. The parties were separated.
July 21; Staples Police arrested William Pruitt, 28, of Staples, for an Order for...
ut they are not something out of a sci-fi movie - like “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” - where an evil alien replaces your beloved grandma with an alien version of her.
No, they are little backyard living spaces for people for whom a care center or other facility is not a feasible option. Also...
Staples-Motley Elementary School will have a second section of Kindergarten Jump Start and the high school will have a career advisor, thanks to action taken by the Staples-Motley school board at their July 18 meeting.
The Jump Start class is limited to 12 students and as of July 18 the elementary...
The Staples Motley Relay For Life was held July 22 at the Motley Fairgrounds. Six teams participated in the fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Pictured, one of the teams, the Holy Walk-a-molies, are dressed up to start their team lap around the track of luminaries dedicated to cancer...
The filing period for local elections is Aug. 2-16. City, township, school and hospital district seats will be up for election locally.
Prospective candidates for mayor and council member must file with the city clerk. Candidates for school board must file at the district office. Township...
A 51-year-old Elk River man has been reported as missing. He was last seen on July 25 at Crookneck Lake in northwest Morrison County.
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that Glenn Hoppe was at a camper with a friend. He was last seen leaving the camper wearing a bright green shirt, blue...
Chris Halverson of Baxter has been hired as the principal at Motley-Staples Middle School, a position he assumed July 1.
“I love education and I’m excited for the opportunity to help make a good impact as I work at this new level,” Halverson said recently.
Prior to coming on board at the middle...
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