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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...
Above, director Justin Edin joins the Lamp Camp Ensemble (below) in their dance learned at the annual theatre camp. Their performance was one of many highlights of local talent for the Little Red Caboose Variety Show on Aug. 14. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Research Center invites community members, students, farmers, families, ag industry professionals and policymakers to its annual Field Day, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the center’s research site: 26505 Cty Rd 2, Staples.
This free...
A variety of organizations participated in the Railroad Days Parade in Staples Aug. 16, including Cardinal athletes and the Staples Historical Society. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
Railroad Days 2025 is again packed with multiple events on multiple days, leading up to the big bash downtown on Saturday, Aug. 16 that promises to have more food and more activities.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
The Staples Trails Committee is hosting a grand opening for the Legacy Arboretum and Nature...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
Staples-Motley Technology Director Joe Brandsma said the school district is getting back on track with computer replacement, backup and security.
At the July 28 Staples-Motley School Board meeting, Brandsma told the board that all of their technology work is...
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