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By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Class of 2021 has been through a lot of changes in the last two years. Their junior year was cut short when COVID-19 forced them into distance learning. Coming back for their senior year, societal upheaval was added to the mix and they had to forge a new...
Several Memorial Day events will be held on Monday, May 31, in the Staples and Motley area.
Staples
The Staples service will be held at the All Veterans Park located at 820 US Hwy 10 at 9 a.m. Previously, this service was held at Evergreen Hill Cemetery.
Huck Holst will serve as emcee, Pastor Barry...
Following the awarding of $105,000 in scholarships, Staples-Motley seniors show some of the certificats they received from area businesses, organizations and special scholarship funds. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
Staples-Motley Class of 2021 put on their robes for the first time at their Baccalaureate ceremony May 23, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pictured, seniors gather for a photo after the ceremony. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples-Motley School District is looking at reducing some programs, but so far they are not predicting staff cuts.
At the April 19 Staples-Motley School Board meeting, Business Manager Chuck Herdegen said the reductions are “right-sizing the district” to fit...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
The Staples-Motley School Board held a work session May 3, during which time they heard presentations about the School Improvement Plan (SIP), formerly known as ‘Plan B’; and student opportunities for 2021 - 2022.
Prior to the start of his presentation, Mike...
With Mother’s Day around the corner on May 9, the Staples World caught up with a few area residents recently, asking them each a few questions about their own moms. Their responses are included below.
Preston Hangge, 10, Staples
What Is Something Your Mom Taught You?
How to swim.
What’s Your...
Staples-Motley area residents rejected a bond referendum that would have allowed the school district to invest $64.4 million in renovations and expansions to the middle/high school and elementary school.
The referendum was proposed by the Staples-Motley School Board to address aging infrastructure...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
U.S. Representatives Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber learned about the needs in Minnesota communities to fill job openings.
Area employers, industry specialists and development professionals took part in a workforce roundtable forum at Central Lakes College in...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
Starting his 38th season as the main television announcer for the Minnesota Twins, Dick Bremer still draws on his experience playing high school baseball and taking classes at Staples High School.
Some of those experiences are in Bremer’s book, “Game Used: My Life...
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