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Attendees at Beck’s Burger Co. car show on Aug. 19 (above) didn’t let a sudden downpour stop them, most people gathered under the tent until the rai passed, below. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Dozens of people enjoyed a free meal of sweet corn and hot dogs at Staples Alliance Church Aug. 20, a Railroad Days tradition. Pictured above, from left, are Corvyn Mudek and Tambree Mudeck, of Staples. Below, from left, are Harlow Uko and Harper Zdroik, of Coon Rapids, in town visiting their...
Tom Gonzalez will return to Staples to speak about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). His presentation will focus on fathers and fathers-to-be, on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Staples-Motley High School.
He shares a story of hope having come out of a dysfunctional family and...
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) will host a ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum on September 8 at the Lions Community Center in Verndale for all eligible voters. A social with light refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the candidate forum to begin at 7 p.m.
“Issues involving rural access to...
A panel of Central Lakes College students helped incoming students learn about the community and about the college during an orientation day on Aug. 19. College classes start this week. Above, Ryan Wright leads the panel in answering questions. Below, Jill Albie talks to the students. (Staples...
The Benson Family of Faribault closed out the summer Music in the Park Series in Staples Aug. 7. Due to rain, the concert was moved from Northern Pacific Park to Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Pictured, from left, are Luke, Rachelle, Aaron, Peter and David Benson. Not pictured are the two...
A few residents at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples enjoyed riding in the Railroad Days Parade in Staples Aug. 20. At far left, driving the care center’s trishaw bike (with an electric-assist motor), is Dr. Julie Benson. It was purchased with matching grant money and volunteers sign up...
The Staples Railraod Days parade brought hundreds of people to 4th Street to watch as hundreds more participated in the event. Following the parade, most people went downtown to check out the Railroad Days activities
Filing for local elections in the Staples Motley area ended Aug. 16.
Staples-Motley School District has six people who will be on the ballot to fill three seats. They are Chandler Trout, Ryan Wright, Bruce Drone, Kyle Reese, Erich Heppner and Shelly DeCamp.
Staples City Council has two candidates...
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