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The Staples Food Shelf held an appreciation picnic for the volunteers who help the program function. Pictured at Pine Grove Park in Staples on July 20, from left, Frank Leidenfrost, Dave Burnham, Neil Koppes, Richard Adamietz, Keith Porter, Paul Weite, David Wetzel, Kerry Lindgren and Megan...
The giant Dalmatian Fire Dog bounce house was a popular stop for children in attendance at National Night Out in Motley Aug. 2. Hosted by the Motley Fire Department (MFD), the event was held at Ernie Converse Park, and offered people the opportunity to meet first responders from area agencies, get...
At the 9 a.m. Sunday Aug. 14, worship service, those who attend the Faith Lutheran Church in Staples and anyone else, will have the opportunity, to hear guest speaker Naomi Sveom who will be sharing her story about her role in a small and unique part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:...
Despite some rain that fell the evening of July 31, concert-goers grabbed umbrellas and continued to enjoy the music of folk band, Caileigh, at Northern Pacific Park in Staples. Band members included April Larson, Bagley area; Dee Furfaro, Pinewood; and Lenore Siems, Bemidji. The concert was part...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
July 20 - 26
July 23 - The MPD issued a citation to Benjamin Moon, 25, for driving while suspended.
July 23 - The MPD issued a citation to Anna Larson, 26, for driving after...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples City Council approved Railroad Days road closures at their July 26 meeting.
Staples Chamber Board President Kathleen Ferrel presented the plan for Railroad Days, including downtown road closures for Saturday, Aug. 20.
Ferrel showed a map of the parade...
At least 200 people brought their lawn chairs to Northern Pacific Park in Staples July 24, to listen to the music of Gary Timbs, Eric Neznik and Jason Franzen, part of the Music in the Park Series sponsored by the Staples Motley Area Arts Council.
Above: Gary Timbs, at the keyboard, opened with a...
Steve and Sandi Larson, along with their dog Roma, enjoyed listening to Eric Neznik (right) and Jason Franzen sing the Alan Jackson classic, “Livin’ On Love,” during their set. The Larsons hail from Lakeville, but have a cabin off Crookneck Lake in Motley. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs)
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Central Lakes College meat processing program already has a spin-off business in the works, before the first class has been held.
The Minnesota Farmers Union has proposed to purchase a five acre lot in the Staples Industrial Park to use as a base for mobile...
The caravan moving a house from Staples to Hewitt July 28, crosses the overpass, heading south. (Photo by Dawn Timbs)
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