Current Happenings
Are you interested in being a part of the Staples Motley Area Arts Council (SMAAC), or learning more about the non-profit organization established over 50 years ago?
A meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 20, at Timbers Restaurant in Staples, beginning at noon.
The agenda will include discussing the...
A Festival of Trees will be held by the Staples Motley Women of Today in collaboration with the Staples Community Center/Parks and Rec.
The event will be held Dec. 16-17, with the public invited to visit this tree extravaganza held in the gym at the community center and cast their vote for their...
The Staples High School Class of 1983 will hold its 40 year reunion Friday Aug. 18, at Becks Burger Co. in Staples, beginning at 6 p.m.
For more information and to RSVP, email classof83staplesmn@gmail.com. Becks Burger Co. is located at 119 3rd St. NE, Staples.
The Staples-Motley School Board will meet, Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 905 4th St. NE, Staples.
Groups or individuals wishing to be included on the school/community forum portion of the meeting must contact the board chair or superintendent by noon the Friday prior to...
Fidgety Fairy Tales helps children recognize mental health issues
Fidgety Fairy Tales will help children recognize anxiety and other mental health issues and give them a basis to work on improving those issues.
The play is a production from the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health....
Activities at the library help engage curiosity, while developing important literacy skills and fostering a life-long love of reading and learning. Singing, playing and other age appropriate activities and crafts are explored. The next “Storytime” will be held Sat., May 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the...
The Staples Sportsmen’s Club Field Day and Online All Day Field Day will be held Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The preceding traditional classroom Firearm Safety Classes (FSC) will be held on six days, beginning Monday, April 17.
Students must be 12 years old by the start of this year’s...
The Staples ‘93 Lions will host their Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 1, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Staples Community Center.
This event is for children ages 10 and under to come a play games, do crafts and win prizes. There will also be an Easter Bunny for children to visit. (Submitted...
Quote of the week
“March is the month
God created to show people who don’t drink what a hangover is like.”
— Garrison Keillor
Rural shortages in long-term care
From University of Minnesota
Direct care workers are an essential part of supporting an aging population, particularly as more people...
The Staples Area Women’s Chorus will host their annual ‘Our Voice, Our Song’ festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Pillager High School. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and tickets will be available at the door.
This is an annual event that the chorus started in 2014. During 2020, they were able to hold...
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