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75 Years Ago - 1947
o June 5, 1947 - Miss Betty Daschler and Clarence Fogelstrom, seniors at Staples high school, were the winners of the American Legion Citizenship awards at the annual commencement exercises June 5.
o June 5, 1947 - At the last meeting of the Legion Auxiliary in Staples, Mrs....
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Motley’s new City Clerk/Treasurer is a familiar face to most people who stop by city hall.
Darci Odden came on board May 2, taking the place of Curt Bryniarski who resigned this past April to take a job with Morrison County. Prior to being hired at Motley,...
In their last week of school, Staples-Motley first and second graders had fun with their annual track and field day. Pictured, a group doing the softball throw. (Photo by Mark Anderson)
The Staples World invited retiring staff at Staples-Motley School District to share some thoughts about their career. They were asked a number of questions, including what inspired them to get into this profession, what are their favorite memories from their years at Staples-Motley, what are some...
Thanks to the fundraising efforts from supporters of Sacred Heart Area School (SHAS) in Staples, along with a $25,000 matching grant from the Schulze Family Foundation, the school will be expanding its Pre-K program.
The project includes creating a second program for ages five-and-under, along with...
Karin L. Nauber
Todd County correspondent
At the Todd County Commissioner’s regular board meeting held May 17, Commissioner Randy Neumann brought forward a resolution to institute a hiring freeze for all departments in Todd County.
“I’ve heard from so many who attended the April 19 meeting that...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) included the following:
May 19 - 25
May 24 - The MPD responded to a report of a marijuana smell emanating in an apartment building at 448 Pine Ave. S., Motley. The responding officer detected a strong odor of marijuana in the building corridor...
Kevin Grondahl plants a second Japanese Lilac tree at Lakewood Health System Care Center May 20, following the Arbor Day Proclamation by Staples Mayor Chris Etzler. Assisting with the planting efforts were, from left, Grondahl’s granddaughter, Cate Rice; his daughter, Jacy Rice; his grandson,...
Fourth grade classes from Staples Elementary School and Sacred Heart Area School participated in the “Hooked On Fishing” event held May 20 at Lake Shamineau. Volunteers took the students out for a “cool” day of fishing on the lake. (Submitted photo)
75 Years Ago - 1947
o May 29, 1947 - Effective June 1, all “Out of State” subscriptions will be advanced from $2.50 to $3 per year. We have found that “Outstate” subscriptions do not pay their way at the $2.50 rate and that a large portion of our postage expense is spent for papers sent “out of...
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