Staples-Motley School Board member Ryan Wright, far left, swea
Staples-Motley basketball youth grades 3-6 held their home tournament January 11, 2025 at the Nest f
The Wadena County Commissione
Eli Rutten had 28 points for the Staples-Motley boys basketball t
 “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a Radio Show by Joe Landry, was performed at Centennial Auditorium in Stap
Phyllis Paskewitz, Staples, holds a photo of her and her husband, Bob, along with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, following a Sunday School class at the Carter’s church in Plains, Ga., taught by Pres. Carter. The photo, taken about 20 years ago, means a lot to Paskewitz and brings back wonderful memories of this once-in-a-lifetime experience she shared with her late husband. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
The Staples-Motley School Board elected Mary Freeman as board chair at their organizational meeting on Jan. 6. Freeman was newly elected this year but had been on the board for many years previously. Other positions nominated and approved include Chandler Trout as vice chair, Jeremy Reeck as...
A three year old child in Otter Tail County died as a result of an accidental gun discharge. On Dec. 29 at approximately 5:40 p.m., the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Oak Valley Township, southeast of Deer Creek and west of Hewitt, where a three and a half year old child...
A picture of Jill (Maine) Burnham, right, and her husband Sean is posted at a GoFundMe page that’s been set up to help the Burnham family with expenses following a tragic accident that resulted in Jill’s death.  Jill is the daughter of Bob and Jackie Maine of Staples. She grew up in Staples, was part of the faith community there, and formerly worked at both Giovanni’s Restaurant and the Stomping Grounds coffee shop in Staples. Lindsey Williams, Stomping Grounds owner, said Jill was known for her contagious
A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Cass County Dec. 14, and died as the result, has been identified as 34-year-old Jill (Maine) Burnham, a Staples native.  According to Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk’s report, on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3:56 p.m., their office received 911 calls reporting a...
Area churches are planning special services for Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. Some have Cristmas programs on Sunday, Dec. 22. These include: •Faith Lutheran, Staples Dec. 24 3 p.m. Candlelight Service  5 p.m. Candlelight Service •Mary Mother of the Church (...

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  July 9, 1948 - January 11, 2025 David Gerald Larson, 76, of Staples, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 9...

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