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The Giza family recently purchased a granite memorial bench for the All Veterans and Community Park in Staples, as a tribute for U.S. Army veterans John F. Giza and his son John “Jack” R. Giza, both of Staples.
John F. Giza, a WWI veteran, served in France in 1918 as part of the U.S. Army 82nd Inf...
Staples-Motley School District will host two Veterans Day programs on Tuesday Nov. 11, inviting veterans and the public to come to the school for the first program with elementary school students, stay for lunch and attend the second program after lunch with middle/high school students.
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By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Fourth Street Northeast in Staples most likely won’t be a destination for looking at colorful fall leaves in 2026, but there will be a new, improved road to photograph.
According to city officials, at least half of the boulevard trees along 4th Street NE,...
Staples-Motley School District, ISD #2170 invites the public to a Facilities Open House on Thursday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. at Staples-Motley Middle/High School (use the main entrance).
Tour the school buildings, hear from staff and learn about how the district is working to optimize learning...
The community is invited to discover career pathways and hands-on learning opportunities at Central Lakes College’s Staples campus during an Open House from 1–3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Guests can connect with faculty and staff, tour state-of-the-art labs and classrooms, and learn more about...
The Staples Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to celebrate Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 4, at NP Park in Staples, starting at 11 a.m., going all day and ending with a movie in the park.
Octoberfest will begin at 11 a.m. with vendors, kids games and food trucks. The Chili Cook-off will...
The Staples-Motley 2025 Homecoming Coronation was held Sept. 17, at Centennial Auditorium in Staples, with Riley Reese and Annie Schlosser crowned king and queen. The entire court, from left, includes Colbe Tappe, Noah Larson, Luke Bjerga, Connor Kuhns, King Riley, Queen Annie, Summer Anderson,...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The City of Staples is looking at a 7.64 percent increase in their 2026 budget. Increased tax capacity will cover some of that increase so the city portion of property taxes could increase by 1.4 percent. City Administrator Jerel Nelsen said the 1.4 percent...
Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Todd County Courthouse in Long Prairie, to consider three proposals, including a cannabis growing operation along Cty Rd 21, near the intersection with Cty Rd 81, south of Staples.
The other two items are...
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