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Two Staples couples, TJ and Amy Rutten; and Nick and Jacque Doll, have teamed up to purchase the Wadena Dairy Queen, which they are currently renovating, with plans to officially open this summer. The Dolls currently own Dairy Queens in Staples and Little Falls. The couples, pictured with their...
Recent reports taken by the Staples Police Dept.
March 15, Staples Police received a report of what sounded like gun shots around 5 a.m. around the 500 block of 7th St. NE. Caller stated they didn’t see anyone. Caller stated on the way to work they noticed the back window of a vehicle had broken...
75 Years Ago - 1948
o March 25, 1948 - Apparently people of Staples will not be short of ham for Easter but there will be tightening of meats of some kinds before the first of next week, according to some of the local dealers of meat.
At the American Legion Bingo party Monday evening of this week...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Pastor Roy Miles and his wife Kathy recently celebrated 40 years of ministry at the Assembly of God (AG) Church in Staples.
It’s a remarkable milestone in any profession, let alone one in the Judeo/Christian sector where the number 40 holds great significance...
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $574,338 to Lakewood Health System to purchase three general ultrasounds as part of a $26.4 million ultrasound initiative in Minnesota. The initiative includes nearly $18.3 million to help Minnesota hospitals and health centers...
Todd County Sheriff’s Report
March 20: The Todd County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) responded to a two vehicle crash involving a passenger vehicle and a horse and buggy. The crash occurred on CR 24 near 181st Ave. The driver of the buggy, Ura J. Yoder of Bertha sustained minor injuries in the crash...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
March 15 - 21
March 16 - The MPD received a report of a vehicle off the roadway along Hwy 10 at River Road West, Motley. There were no injuries and no damage to the vehicle....
The Pillager & Area Lions Club recently donated 16 shirts to the Infusion Therapy center at Lakewood Health System (LHS) Hospital, Staples. The shirts, which have zippers, make it easier for patients to access their ports during chemotherapy infusions, without having to pull off their shirts or...
Hundreds of people stopped by Sacred Heart Church in Staples on Fridays during Lent to enjoy the weekly fish fry dinner, the 10th annual fundraiser for Sacred Heart Area School. Volunteers for the meal (which included fish, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, seafood salad and dessert...
Polar bears hang out in the Staples-Motley gym during the Polar Plunge event on March 20.
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