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Calling all artists. A contest is currently underway for a new logo for the City of Motley. The city is holding the contest in conjunction with the June Fest Planning Committee. According to information provided at the city’s council meeting March 12, the logo may be used in various forms,...
Olivia and Jocelyn Vogt enjoyed the last days of winter with their dog Abby in the snow fort they built with their Grandpa Patrick McCalla. The girls live in Motley but were visiting their Grandpa who lives just outside of Staples. Olivia, left, is 11 years old and Jocelyn is six years old. Below...
Recent reports from the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office  (MCSO) included the following: March 12 - The MPD issued a speeding citation to Michael Thomas Moore, 34. Moore was also arrested on a Scott County felony warrant and transported to the Morrison County Jail. March 12 - The MPD received a...
The City of Motley’s 2017 audit went really well, according to Jon Archer with Schlenner Wenner & Company, certified public accountants from Little Falls.  Archer went through the audit results with the Motley City Council at their regular meeting March 12. He noted that their company has a...
A traffic stop in Motley led to the arrest of a Red Lake woman after heroin was located in her vehicle, reports the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office. According to their report, at approximately 5:47 p.m. on March 10, a deputy observed a traffic violation while on patrol. A traffic stop was...
Question: Can my child use a bicycle helmet when he is a passenger in my side by side ATV? Answer: In Minnesota, any Class 1 or 2, ATV operator or passengers under the age of 18 must wear an approved helmet when riding on public lands or waters, or a public road right-of-way. They must also wear a...
A traffic stop in Motley led to the arrest of a Red Lake woman after heroin was located in her vehicle, reports the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office. According to their report, at approximately 5:47 p.m. on March 10, a deputy observed a traffic violation while on patrol. A traffic stop was...
Motley Lions members who received the Top Dog award at the recent awards ceremony included Cliff Goodwater
A number of awards were given to members of the Motley Lions Club recently, in recognition of their work with the organization. Two local businesses were also recognized for their financial contributions to the Motley Lions. The awards ceremony was held March 8, at Countryside Restaurant in Motley...
As spring draws near and snow melt allows water to seep into wood structures, there is a greater chance for rot to develop. The Morrison County Historical Society has invited Preservation Alliance of Minnesota to present its Rotted Wood Repair class at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum in...
Recent reports from the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office  (MCSO) included the following: Feb. 27 - The MPD received a report of suspicious activity at the 100 block of 4th Ave. S., Motley. According to the woman’s  report, a vehicle stopped at her residence and demanded to know where the money was...

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