Life Currents
Todd County Health & Human Services’ WIC Program encourages all moms to breastfeed when possible. Breastfeeding is the best, most nurturing way of feeding your new baby, something special you can do for your child and you.
Why breastfeeding is healthy for babies:
o Breast milk is the perfect...
Births reported at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples included:
Born to Kara and Reid Olson of Hewitt, a baby boy, Connor Ivar, weighing seven pounds, one ounce, on August 3, 2018.
Born to Brook Dudley and Jacob Harty of Motley, a baby boy, Clayton Anthony, weighing six pounds, 9.5 ounces,...
The Staples High School Class of 1955 will hold a get-together on Friday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at BRICKS in Motley.
There is still time to register for the ‘Staples Sings!’ vocal contest Saturday, Aug. 25, during Railroad Days in Staples. It will be held at the downtown stage beginning at 2 p.m.
The contest is open to amateur vocalists ages 15 - 25. The first and second -place winners will go on to compete at...
The Music General teen/senior company line were first place winners at the National Champion Dance Off Competition held June 17 - 24 at the Ames Center in Burnsville. They danced to “Devil Went Down to Georgia.” In addition to their championship win, they were nominated for an Industry Award. Local...
Some children set up a lemonade stand along 6th St. NE in Staples Aug. 12, offering a cold drink to passersby on a 90-plus degrees day. Pictured, from left, are Stella Daniels, eight; Lexi Ann Fishman, eight; and Andy Daniels, 13. They planned to give the money to ‘Pennies for Patients,’ they said...
Births reported at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples included:
Born to Cheryl and Nick Kandoll of New York Mills, a baby girl, Chloe Dawn weighing eight pounds, six ounces on July 27, 2018.
Born to Jessica and Conan Jensen of Motley, a baby girl, Natalia Skye weighing six pounds, 14 ounces...
Rebecca Arceneau of Alexandria is holding her daughter, Myra Shay Arceneau. Standing next to her is Grandmother Julie Nelson of Atwater, Great-Grandmother Shari Christiansen of New London, and seated is Great-Great-Grandmother Iras Chapin of Staples. (Submitted photo)
Nearly 200 Minnesota FFA members gathered for the State Leadership Conference for Chapter Leaders (SLCCL) at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve near Hackensack, June 24-29, to develop leadership skills for their communities and home chapters.
Members attending from the Staples-Motley FFA chapter...
Births reported at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples included:
Born to Jordan and Clayton Hageman of Motley, a baby girl, Evelyn Grace weighing seven pounds, 11 ounces on July 21, 2018.
Born to Renee and Anthony Paskewitz of Staples, twin girls, Ava Jane weighing four pounds, 15 ounces and...
