Opinion
New student spaces at CLC
By Dr. Hara Charlier
President of Central Lakes College
When students come back to campus this fall, things are going to look a bit different. Not only will they find new programs, but they will also find new spaces and new partnerships.
We’re in the process of...
National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
July 17-23
This year’s theme is “Restoring Trust, Creating Hope.” This is a time for us to recognize the men and women at Todd-Wadena Community Corrections who work each and every day to restore trust, create hope for clients and keeping...
Always leave them with hope
By Lee H. Hamilton
Many years ago, I was in the audience when the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the legendary civil rights activist and election mobilizer, gave a speech. He often used the catchphrase, “Keep hope alive!” when he spoke, and he did so that time. The audience...
Baseball is blooming
Maryann and I have been watching youth baseball this summer at the varsity field. We can see that the Cardinals have a very bright future to look forward to. This is thanks to everyone who works on the field. It has never looked better than it does right now.
The beautiful...
Last WWII Medal of Honor winner dies
By Al Cross
Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues
The last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II died Wednesday, June 29. Former Marine Warrant Officer Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams, who won the medal for heroism on Iwo Jima,...
At a recent school board meeting, Staples-Motley Activities Director Josh Lee said that Pequot Lakes is leaving the Mid State Conference after next year to join the Granite Ridge Conference.
Currently, Mid State is made up of six teams: Aitkin, Detroit Lakes, Crosby-Ironton, Pequot Lakes, Park...
By Mike Hajek
Time has a way of fading most of the memories we create throughout a lifetime, but memories that have created a lasting impact, never completely fade.
The 1971 Robbinsdale Armstrong High School wrestling team has one of those impact moments surrounding their 1971 season and the...
By Becky McCray
Small Biz Survival
Remote work will dominate the future small town workforce.
Your current small town residents will increasingly work from home or remotely.
Four times as many workers will work remotely going forward, compared to the number in 2019. Up to 24 percent of all...
By Samantha Mrazek
Staples-Motley Speech Captain, Class of 2020
Three members of the Staples-Motley Speech Team qualified to compete at the prestigious National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Tournament that will be held in Louisville, Ky. June 12 -17, 2022.
Caden Mrazek and Luke Bates,...
Mass shooting
Another mass shooting. This time, 19 children, along with two teachers and the gunman, all dead.
God have mercy. The conversation quickly turns to the lack in our systems and in our laws. God knows they can all be improved. But I ask, “Why does almost no one speak publicly to the...
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