Enbridge’s preferred route (APR), the black line, would dip down to the northern portion of Wadena County, then go straight east to Superior, Wisc. One of the alternatives, the red line, keeps going through Wadena County to the Staples area and then south of Motley and into the Lincoln Lakes area and past Little Falls before heading back up to Superior.
Pipeline controversy plays out at meeting
Environmental factors were weighed against economic factors during a public meeting in Staples on J
StaplesMnRocks being made
Kids and adults at the Meet Your Neighbors block party on June 16 had the opportunity to paint
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
After running a relay from Wadena to Staples, Wadena County Sheriff’s Office personnel and one
Father’s Day brunch
After much anticipation, Timbers Restaurant in Staples opened June 18, Father’s Day.
Enbridge’s preferred route (APR), the black line, would dip down to the northern portion of Wadena County, then go straight east to Superior, Wisc. One of the alternatives, the red line, keeps going through Wadena County to the Staples area and then south of Motley and into the Lincoln Lakes area and past Little Falls before heading back up to Superior.
Seven-year-old Natalee Kuklok of Cushing, entered her rabbit, Fluffball (‘Fluffy’ for short) at the Motley Fair. She recently joined the 4-H Club in Randall and this was her first experience competing at the fair, Natalee said. She went on to note that Fluffy is three-and-a-half months old and she takes care of her by feeding her, giving her water and playing with her every day.

Memories made at June Fest and Motley Fair

Loren (above right) and Kathy Morey of Motley were the grand marshals of the June Fest Parade in Motley last Saturday. Loren’s father, Ed Morey, was the founder of Morey’s Seafood International, LLC, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Loren joined the operation in 1964 and was involved with the Motley-based company for many years.

Memories made at June Fest and Motley Fair

Host Lions donations

The Staples Host Lions recently made monetary donations to the Staples Food Shelf and the Staples All Veterans Park. Both checks were in the amount of $3,275, monies raised during the annual Izzy’s Golf Tournament at The Vintage in Staples. Pictured from left, at the All Veterans Park, are Bob...

Garden care

Jacob Roelofs waters the plants while Lydia Roelofs smooths out her garden plot at the Living Legacy Gardens. The two are participating in the children’s gardening class through Staples-Motley Community Education. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)  

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Gordon Opheim
Gordon Phillip Opheim, 81, of Motley, passed away unexpectedly at his home June 16, 2017. Services for Gordon will be held on Sunday, June 25, at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Brenny...

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