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On May 4, the Staples and Motley Dollars for Scholars (DFS) committee held its annual awards night. Thirty-one Staples-Motley High School seniors received scholarships, totaling $106,050; the highest single year amount given to date.
The organization reached another milestone this year: since its...
Two men enjoyed an afternoon of boating out on Dower Lake May 9, most likely preparing for opening fishing weekend May 14. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
At the Motley City Council’s regular meeting May 9, council member Steve Johnson (right) presented Motley Fire Chief Brad Olson with a new picture to be displayed at the fire hall. The print, which shows a firefighter at work, is entitled, “Courage,” with a subtitle reading “True greatness comes...
75 Years Ago - 1947
o May 15, 1947 - Mr. and Mrs. Anard Grove of the Moran-Germania vicinity, had 500 chicks which were 8-weeks old in their brooder house. The chicks were doing fine.
Wednesday evening of last week their electric brooder was disconnected for about an hour and a half. The chicks...
A lunar eclipse occured May 15. Above a perspective view from down low by Keller Anderson.
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
Lisa Bjerga has been named the next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lakewood Health System, replacing current President and CEO Tim Rice when he retires Jan. 1, 2023.
“This is an opportunity to build on an incredible system that is in place,” said ...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
A recent survey shows that people still want the Staples Chamber of Commerce to have a role in the community, but are undecided on what that should look like.
Katie Heppner of the Wadena Economic Alliance conducted the survey and held a meeting on April 19 to go...
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is seeking foster parents to partner in caring for children and youth in need. If you are interested in making a difference in children’s lives, consider becoming a foster parent.
On an average day, there were approximately 8,600 children and young adults...
Members of the Staples-Motley High School Class of 2022 led the audience in singing the National Anthem May 4, prior to the start of the Dollars for Scholars ceremony. This has been a tradition at the annual DFS event, except for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Staples World...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
The Magic Forest Childcare Center & Preschool in Staples has been serving families in the area for over seven years.
Co-owners Nicky Anderson and Stacy Harthan opened Magic Forest in January of 2015. Since that time they’ve continued to add students to...
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