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Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
Sept. 14 - 20
Sept. 20 - The MPD assisted the MCSO with a shooting complaint at the 5000 block of Azalea Rd., Motley. The reporting party stated that people to the west of his...
John Gordon, 32, of Waubun, was arrested for possession of fentanyl, a synthetic opoid drug.
Wadena County Sheriff Michael D. Carr reports that on Tuesday, Sept. 20, a Wadena County Sheriff’s Deputy was observing traffic near the City of Verndale. The deputy observed a vehicle speeding and...
During a recent traffic stop near Verndale, Wadena K9 Nitro alerted a deputy to the presence of narcotics and a search of the vehicle was conducted, during which approximately 362 grams of suspected fentanyl was located. (Submitted photos)
There are six candidates for three Staples-Motley School Board seats in this year’s election.
The Staples World asked each candidate the following five questions, and below are their responses.
1. Personal profile
2. What is your personal experience with the Staples-Motley School District? What...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Starting Oct. 4, Motley Police Chief Jason Borash will add ‘Motley Firefighter’ to his resume.
The Motley City Council approved this at their regular meeting Sept. 12, after learning about Borash’s interest in joining the fire department from Motley Fire...
Red Hats Society members enjoyed a stroll through Living Legacy Gardens in Staples Sept. 7. Pictured above, from left, are Judy Young, Amy Lindstrom and Jude Vrdoljak. See more, page 10a. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
The public is invited to a retirement celebration for Tim Rice, president and CEO of Lakewood Health System. The three-hour social event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at Timbers Event Center (1220 2nd Ave. NE, Staples).
Desserts will be served throughout the event and there will...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
When residents of Park Estates in Staples learned that their neighbors, Stan and Diane Carlson, had unexpectedly lost their son, David, they grieved along with their friends.
Not long after, they learned that the Carlsons had experienced health issues which...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
At their Sept. 13 Staples City Counicl meeting, the council approved Bolton and Menk as the consulting firm for the reconstruction of 4th St. NE, scheduled for 2025.
City Administrator Jerel Nelsen said he had received a question about sending consulting services...
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