Current Happenings
Christian rock band Boiling Point will perform a free concert at Motley United Methodist Church on Friday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Food will be available for sale prior to the concert starting at 5:30 p.m. The Minneapolis band has performed throughout the United States, sharing their...
There will be a charter bus going to the “Princess Kay of the Milky Way” coronation held at the Minnesota State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 22.
The fan bus is in support of Rebekka Paskewitz, of Staples, a finalist in the Dairy Princess contest.
The bus will leave for the coronation on Aug. 22, from...
Do you want to be a part of something BIG? Something important to the community? Something that will get you out of the house on Wednesday evening and have a great time?
The Staples Area Men’s Chorus welcomes you to their 2018-19 season. The chorus will be celebrating their 48th year together and...
Brainerd Writers Alliance is seeking submissions from literary authors across the state of Minnesota in the categories of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. Our judges, Bruce Eastman, Niomi Phillips and Erin Hart are waiting to read your best work.
Winners in each category will receive a cash...
This month’s guest for Book Ends is mystery writer Erin Hart, award winning author of archeological crime novels set in the shadowed bog lands of Ireland. Husband Paddy O’Brien, legendary button accordion artist, accompanies her. Expect a huge dose of great storytelling and music making.
All the...
The Staples City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 8:01 p.m. at the Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE, Staples. Note change of time due to the primary election.
Preliminary agenda items include:
o Conduct public hearing and approve 2019 to 2023 Capital Improvement Plan
o Consider requests from...
August 11
Turkey Shoot sponsored by Tri-County Legion Post #124 in Motley, Saturday, Aug. 11, 4 - 6 p.m., at The Bear’s Den in Leader. Opportunity to win a turkey. For info., 218-316-7543 or 218-352-6119.
August 12
Free Football Camp With Former Viking Linebacker Walker Lee Ashley Sat., Aug. 12,...
Jessica Vines and band will perform at Music in the Park in Staples on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. This will be the final concert of the six week summer series.
Hailing from the Moorhead area, the band will be performing a mix of covers from the Beatles to Stevie Wonder, as well as originals of front...
August 8
Community Picnic Night Wed., Aug. 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Converse Park in Motley. Hosted by Motley Free Methodist Church. Picnic supper, games. For info., 218-352-6888.
August 9
Free Outdoor Movie Night Thurs., Aug. 9, at dusk, Motley United Methodist Church, 847 3rd Ave. S. Free popcorn/...
Firearm safety classes will be offered in Motley and Staples beginning Monday, Aug. 6. A field day will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, in Staples.
This MN DNR certified program is open to youth ages 11 and older. Students must attend all firearms safety classes and field day instruction to receive...
