Opinion
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
All of the Staples-Motley fall sports have had winning seasons, creating a buzz around town as they head into the postseason. No matter what happens in the playoffs, this has been an amazingly successful year to watch Cardinal sports.
Every team has senior leaders...
Railroad Days energy is back
I have been attending Railroad Days since 2006, and over that span of time, I have seen the event have many different looks and levels of success. Maybe I had one too many root beer floats at the SPARKS stand, but Railroad Days seemed different this year. There was a...
SWCD can help manage invasive species
Submitted by Todd County SWCD
Whether you are riding out on a boat on Lake Osakis or driving out in the country you may have unfortunately come across invasive species such as zebra mussels or buckthorn. What are invasive species you may ask? Invasive...
SWCD can help manage invasive species
Submitted by Todd County SWCD
Whether you are riding out on a boat on Lake Osakis or driving out in the country you may have unfortunately come across invasive species such as zebra mussels or buckthorn. What are invasive species you may ask? Invasive...
The Staples-Motley tennis team had a positive outcome against one of their section rivals, winning 5-2 against Roseau on Sept. 8.
The Cardinals had three wins in singles and two in doubles. The doubles team of Kenzie Erickson and Heidi Zimmerman won handily, 6-1, 6-3, at number two doubles, while...
By Andrew Moss
The state of labor this year is so fraught, so weighted with issues and problems, that a single day of homage and reflection doesn’t seem enough. It’s as if a year or more is needed to engage the issues, challenges, and possibilities facing American workers today. Consider the...
First, I want to start out by saying that over the last several months, how touching and humbling it has been hearing from local community members and the support they have expressed for not only myself, but for our past officers and the department. I can’t find the words to express how grateful I...
Appreciation for teachers
As the teachers and administration begin to start a new school year, we hope the community will rally behind them. Many schools across the nation are looking for teachers because so many have left the profession, as they felt overwhelmed and undervalued.
Having been...
‘Rich Men’ writer shares inspiration for lyrics
By Heather Close
The Rural Blog
Oliver Anthony’s song “Rich Men North of Richmond” exploded onto the charts shortly after he and a friend posted it. The song is heartfelt and includes political insults for just about everyone, but it also leaves...
Central Lakes College announced the milestone 25th season of its highly acclaimed Cultural Thursdays program, a monthly speaker series that has been enriching minds and fostering new perspectives on the world and our communities in the heart of Minnesota for over two decades.
The 25th season kicks...
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