Crow Wing Currents
Loren Morey was in the seventh grade when he read a book about a kid who flew from Wichita, Kansas all the way to Alaska. “I’d like to do that someday,” the Motley native remembers thinking.
Little did he know that his dream of flying would become a reality; and that 60-plus years later he would...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
April 25 - The MPD received a call from a resident who reported one of her neighbors has four pigs at their house near 5th Ave. S. The pigs are in a pen attached to the back...
Sixth and seventh grade students at Motley-Staples Middle School (MSMS) were inspired to make a difference in the world after attending the WE Day event in St. Paul last November.
According to information at their website, “We Day is an unparalleled celebration of young people committed to making a...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
April 8 - The MPD received a call from Motley Express regarding a gasoline theft.
April 6 - The MPD assisted Minnesota State Patrol with a two car collision at US Hwy 10 and...
As of April 19, ice was still hanging on at the Crow Wing River near Motley. A few miles south along the Long Prairie River, the ice had mostly gone out and there were reports of complete ice-outs in the Staples area around April 14. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs)
Pillager Schools will host a community celebration on Arbor Day, Friday, April 27, at the greenhouses located behind the school. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Arbor Day events will include tours of the greenhouses, informational booths, tree give-aways, games and...
A Honor Roll
Grade 7
Lily Albertson, Grace Allen, Luke Bates, Grace Bendson, Topanga Braith, Amanda Carter, Nicole Carter, Emilya Case, William Dolezal, Camryn Ferris, Mariah Fisk, Nevaeh Fratzke, Jazmyn Hall, Isabelle Halvorson, Starr Hofstedt, Sarina Huepenbecker, Caitlin Jasmer, Grace Jennissen...
Kyle Frisk is the current Fire Chief for the Motley Fire Department (MFD). Joining him in leadership are Brad Olson, 1st Asst. Chief; and Jace Carlson, 2nd Asst. Chief. The three veteran firefighters were appointed to their new positions in early April.
Frisk has been a member of the MFD for the...
At their monthly training meeting in April, members of the Motley Fire Department participated in an exercise involving rescue lift air bags. The session was facilitated by 2nd Asst. Chief Jace Carlson. When used properly, these air bags are able to lift heavy vehicles, enabling rescue workers to...
Students in grades 4 - 7 at Motley-Staples Middle School had the opportunity recently to attend a special program presented by the International Wolf Center (IWC) in Ely.
The program, “Wolves at Our Door,” was facilitated by Cassiopeia (Cassi) Camara, Outreach Educator with the IWC. It was held in...
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