Current Happenings
75 Years Ago - 1946
o Jan. 31, 1946 - Adult admission at basketball games in Staples in the future will be 50 cents. Children prices will remain the same as in the past.
Staples has been the only school in the conference charging the 40 cents rate and with the expense of staging the games somewhat...
JCI Staples invites the community to join them in celebrating National ‘Random Act of Kindness’ Day from Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Sunday, Feb. 20.
During this five-day event, JCI Staples is challenging people to do something kind for somebody who isn’t expecting it. This could be a neighbor, friend,...
January 20
Staples All Veterans and Community Park Association Annual and Board Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m., Timbers Restaurant and Event Center. Masks required. The public is invited to attend with limited seating capacity.
January 22
March For Life Sponsored by the Crow Wing County...
The first BookEnds Online Edition of the new year will be held via Zoom on January 9, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Debra Eckerman Pitton is the author of the true life adventure book, “No One Left Behind: An unexpected educational adventure at Machu Picchu”.
In 2010, she led a group of healthcare students...
Legislative update on coffee talk Jan. 4
On January 4, the Economic Alliance, in partnership with the Wadena Development Authority, is hosting a special edition of their regularly scheduled virtual coffee talks. Legislative Lattes will feature guest speakers Congressman Pete Stauber, MN Senate...
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 12 - 6 p.m., at the Motley United Methodist Church. The church is located at 847 3rd Ave. S.
More information can be found online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: Motley Community, or call 1-800-733-2767.
Join JCI Staples (Staples Jaycees) at Unity Bank on Tuesday, Dec. 22, from 6 - 8 p.m. for hot chocolate from the Stomping Grounds and assorted cookies from the Staples Bakery.
After getting your coco and cookies, grab a map from one of the Jaycees and begin your holiday lights tour through town....
The Staples-Motley School Board will meet in regular session Monday, Dec. 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 905 4th St. NE, Staples.
On the agenda is the ICS - Referendum Process presentation to approve the recommendation to move forward with the two building plan; approve the Review and...
The North Pole Lights Display at Pine Grove Park in Staples are being held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Jan. 3 (including Christmas Eve), from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The drive-thru event is organized by the City of Staples Parks and Recreation Department, along with help from the Rob and...
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