Current Happenings

Halloween fun at the Staples Senior Center included dressing up for Halloween Oct. 31. They also sang happy birthday to Kathy Crews, who was celebrating with the group. Seated, left to right: Mary Ann Riewer, Carol Olsen, Dorothy Balken, Gloria Marden, Jeanie Huebner. Back: Virginia Pogreba, Mel...
Cheryl Christensen of Staples attended the special Vikings football game Oct. 14 as a cancer survivor. She was nominated by her daughter, Shannon Badger, and they participated in the breast cancer walk around the stadium and other special events. Cheryl holds her cancer T-shirt by the cancer theme banner. (Submitted photo)
Cheryl Christensen of Staples enjoyed attending a great Vikings home football game Oct. 14, with her daughter, Shannon Badger.  The Vikes even came away with a win over the Arizona Cardinals. “We’re such fans,” said Cheryl, noting that Shannon and her husband, Graeme, have season tickets.  The...
November 8 Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club Mtg Thurs., Nov. 8, 7:30 - 9:45 p.m., Wadena VFW. Jim Lizakowski, caller; Rita, cuer. For info., 320-760-6043. November 14 Staples All Veterans and Community Park Association  Mtg Wed., Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., Timbers Restaurant and Event Center, Staples....
The Staples-Motley School Board will meet Monday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Staples-Motley High School media center for a work session.  Discussion items include: o Superintendent search planning with the Minnesota School Boards Association representative. o Facility long range planning focusing on...
The University of Minnesota Extension will hold the Todd County Area Goat Workshop Thurs., Nov. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thunder Lodge Sports Bar & Supper Club, 22056 US 71, Long Prairie. Registration will start at 10 a.m. There is no cost to attend.  This workshop is for both dairy...
The Staples Public Library is offering the following programs: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten             Enjoy a fun program encouraging reading and early literacy skills. For ages birth to K. Sign up at the library during open hours and check out the new app available to record books read....
October Storytime was a hoot at the Staples Public Library! Storyteller Heidi read some fun books about night creatures and then the children put together a cute owl. A snack was provided by the Friends of the Library. The next Storytime will be Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Registration is...
Weekly events Ongoing Events Posted Last Thursday of the Month:  AA Mtgs At Lakewood Health System Hospital Main Campus, Staples, Classroom A:  Tuesdays,  8 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 p.m.. For info., 218-371-0573.   AA Mtgs At First Lutheran Church, Pillager:  Tuesdays, 8 p.m. For info...
If you, or someone you know in Todd County, needs a ride to vote on Nov. 6, call John at 612-419-4033. It’s completely non-partisan, with no discussion of candidates or positions before, during or after the drive.  If there’s no answer, leave your name, address and approximate time you would like...
Wadena County Public Health offers family and child health services, including WIC, child health screenings, dental varnish, lead screenings, prenatal and family home visiting. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Wadena County Public Health at 218-631-7629 or 888-883-0351.

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