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A Staples resident caught a photo of the 2026 ‘America 250 BNSF Freedom Train’ as it made its way through Staples from the west Aug. 18. The specially painted (red, white and blue) commemorative locomotive celebrates America’s 250th birthday. With Railroad Days kicking off that week, it was...
75 Years Ago - 1949
o Dec. 15, 1949 - The Motley Junior Class play under the direction of Miss Jean Omtvedt, was given both Thursday and Saturday evenings.
There was a fine crowd on Thursday, but due to the rain and icy roads Saturday, not as many folks were able to get in to town.
The play, “...
The Dunbar family of Verndale got their boat out of storage in time for the fishing opener May 11. Pictured at Dower Lake in Staples are, back row from left, Grandpa Gregg Spencer, also of Verndale; Ashley and Jay Dunbar. Front row, from left, Jaylynn, Aurora and Isabella Dunbar. They enjoyed...
By Mark Anderson
Publisher
Watching corn grow became exciting again at Central Lakes College’s Ag and Energy Center in Staples.
For years, Minnesota farmers have been trying to put more and more corn plants onto their field with narrower rows and closer spacing in the hope of higher yields per...
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