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By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
Staples-Motley Middle School/High School Principal Deb Ferdon learned the Staples-Motley school system from the ground up. She started as a kindergarten teacher, transitioned to elementary and middle school leadership, coordinated the school’s curriculum, test...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
Allen Berg spent the first month of his new job as a principal without a building, because of construction at Staples-Motley Elementary School.
Since he was prevented from working on building issues, “We’re making sure the operational side is ready to go on day...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
Jamie Pearson sees some similarities and some differences between his former role, school resource officer, and his new role, dean of students at Staples-Motley Middle School/High School.
The similarities include building relationships with students and staff. The...
New teachers at Staples-Motley Elementary, from left, Katrina Fligge, 2nd grade; Emily Benson, kindergarten; Emily Dews, music; Courtney Lisson School Readiness; Kelsie Weite, special education; Jorie Ihme School Readiness. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
The local foods tour at the Aug. 26 CLC Field Day strolled past the rose bushes at the Ag Center, displaying bright red rose hips. (Photo by Mark Anderson)
75 Years Ago - 1947
o Sept. 4, 1947 - St. Paul - From the state’s first newspaper in 1849 the Historical Society has collected 24,000 bound volumes of Minnesota newspapers, which are so frequently and arduously consulted that they are disintegrating. To preserve this priceless historical record...
Mel Klein of Clearwater demonstrated a horse drawn potato picker with his Percherons, Mace, weighing about 1,900 pounds and Mandy, about 2,100 pounds and 18 hands tall. Above: Klein had help unclogging the machine in the field. Those watching the demonstration were welcome to take home the...
Freshwater Education District has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.
Produced by the same team that compiles the 31-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in...
Motley police report
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
Aug. 24 - 30
Aug. 23 - The MPD issued a citation to Isaiah Carner, 31, for driving after revocation and no insurance.
Aug. 29 - The MPD received a...
Karin L. Nauber
Todd County correspondent
The Todd County Commissioners discussed the application for a butcher shop at their regular monthly meeting.
An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Joseph E. Borntreger was received on June 28, 2022 to establish a butcher shop in Eagle...
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