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Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month, acknowledging the parents who support their children with child support payments in the State of Minnesota. In the 2017 Federal Fiscal Year, the State of Minnesota collected and disbursed $581 million in child support for 240,...
The Wadena VFW Post 3922 and its Auxiliary are again sponsoring the annual Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay/scholarship contests for students in Bertha-Hewitt, Sebeka, Staples-Motley, Verndale and Wadena-Deer Creek Schools; home-school students are also invited to enter their age-...
The Railroad Days Pedal Pull had 82 contestants competing on Aug. 25 in Staples. The top three finishers have the opportunity to go on to the state pull on Sept. 8 in Hutchinson.
Following are the top three placers in each age group:
Age 3: 1. Jacob Roelofs, Motley, 4’6”; 2. Stetson Hoppe, Parkers...
Births reported at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples included:
Born to Rachel and Luke Hamilton of Brainerd, a baby boy, Hayden Michael weighing seven pounds, 15 ounces on August 21, 2018.
Born to Sarah and Michael Reiner of Brainerd, a baby boy, Henry John weighing eight pounds, 11 ounces...
The Staples High School Class of ‘58 held their 60th class reunion at Timbers Event Center in Staples Aug. 24. In addition to enjoying a full course meal, the class members shared memories from their high school days and were treated to a concert by Gary Timbs of Staples, who performed music hits...
Dave’s Big Fun Show Aug. 2, which was funded by the Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund was a huge hit for many families at the Staples Public Library.
At right, monthly Storytime Aug. 8 was fun animal stories and crafts. This program is provided by the Staples Friends of the Library....
Births reported at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples included:
Born to Brandi Smith and Jared Koczur of Motley, a baby boy, O’Ryin Michael weighing eight pounds, 11 ounces on August 9, 2018.
Born to Brianna and Shane Kern of Browerville, a baby boy, Adrian Michael weighing 10 pounds, three...
The Jessica Vines band out of Moorhead closed the ‘Music in the Park’ series in Staples Aug. 12, offering a mix of covers from the Beatles to Stevie Wonder, as well as originals of front singer Vines. Pictured above, from left, are Conor Lee, guitar; Vines; Matthew Tinjum, drums; Evan Geiger, bass...
Heinrich (Henry) Kopka of Staples was just six years old when his family abandoned their home in East Prussia because the Russian armies were close by and would arrive shortly.
It was the winter of 1945; and Henry’s parents, Gustav, Sr. and Marie Kopka, along with their five children, ages one - 14...
September, 2018
Free legal aid from St. Cloud, Thurs., Sept 6, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call 218-894-2553 to make an appointment.
Senior Citizen Board Meeting Mon., Sept 10, 10:00 a.m.
Birthday and Anniversary Party Tues., Sept 11, 11:00 a.m. for members celebrating in August and September.
Weds., Sept. 12...
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