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Dozens of students at Staples-Motley Elementary School got dressed up for the Candyland Ball March 28, an event hosted by the SM Music Boosters. (Photo by Dawn Timbs)
Several students and faculty at Staples-Motley Middle/High School participated in the Polar Plunge on March 21, raising over $15,000 for Special Olympics. They’re pictured at the pep fest prior to taking the plunge, dressed in a variety of costumes. (Photo by Dawn Timbs)
The Staples Motley Athletic Hall of Fame will induct a group of firsts in 2025, including the school’s first state basketball team, the first wrestling state champion and the first girls cross country state champions.
Four athletes, two coaches, two teams and one community contributor were elected...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples City Council questioned the high prices of planning services when asked to approve a proposal. At their Feb. 25 meeting, the council approved the proposal but will ask if the price can be lowered.
The City of Staples has been collecting a sales tax...
The Staples-Motley boys wrestling team won the state title by beating Chatfield 33-16 on Feb. 26. Pictured, front row from left, coach Holton Truax, Justin Olson, Caden Kramer, Jack Carlson, Riley Reese, Turner Beachy, Colbe Tappe, Gage Bjerga, Luke Bjerga, Garrett Bjerga, coaches Dan Bjerga and...
Staples-Motley High School held its SnoDaze Coronation Feb. 12. Pictured above are members of the Snodaze Court, all seniors, a well as the Snodaze Class Representatives from 9th, 10th and 11th grades. From left, are Evan Schultz, sophomore; Beau Carlson, freshman; Josiah Critten, senior; Benet...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples-Motley School District is maintaining enrollment numbers and is expecting to grow this year.
At the Jan. 27 Staples-Motley School Board meeting, Business Manager Ellie Hill gave the board an update on student enrollment, saying there are “cool things...
Four high school students at Staples-Motley were nominated for the ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership) Award, and the Triple ‘A’ (Academics, Arts, and Athletics) Award which are sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).
Abby Brichacek and Noah Larson,...
A robin was spotted sitting in a tree on Jan. 21, one of the coldest days of the year. Could this be a sign that spring is coming? (Photo by Mark Anderson)
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples City Council agreed to increase the rate for the city’s electricity by five percent, starting in April. Public Works Director Scott Grabe said the increase is around five percent for all electricity, with a little bit more for commercial buildings and...
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