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By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Fourteen-year-old Noah Larson of Staples is passionate about his hashtag, #asdwontstopme (ASD Won’t Stop Me).
Upon meeting the six-ft.-plus boy with the big smile, firm handshake and athletic build, it’s hard to imagine that anything could keep him from...
The Motley Police Dept. (MPD) arrested Tiana Jolene Froemel, 22; and Ashley Marie Ballentine, 20, following a traffic stop in Motley Aug. 27
According to the report, one of the passengers and the driver switched spots when their vehicle stopped at Countryside Restaurant in Motley, and the new...
Staples-Motley School district held an open house Sept. 1 for elementary and middle/high school students who were welcome to drop off their school supplies, find lockers and meet their teachers. Above: Mary Moen, Staples-Motley Elementary music teacher greeted students.
The first day of school for...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
Staples is about to host a creative conference for people who want to improve their community.
“Connecting with entrepreneurial people and ideas can be transformative for a community,” said Neil Linscheid, University of Minnesota Extension educator who is helping...
The Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) recently awarded Joe Ramstad from the Staples Motley Agriculture Education Program with the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators Teacher Turn the Key Award. A goal of MAAE/NAAE is to encourage young teachers to remain in the...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
At the Central Lakes College Field Day lunch on Aug. 27 in Staples, Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Peterson pointed out that the Minnesota farming community has had a lot of issues to overcome in the past four years. In 2018, the state saw the lowest...
A “bad insulator” inside a power line pole just south of Motley resulted in the pole burning and falling on to Highway 10 the afternoon of Aug. 20.
The incident took place at the residence of Robin Kramer, who heard the pole fall at around 4 p.m., as well as the subsequent screech of tires from a...
The Staples Area Men’s Chorus performed three numbers at the Little Red Caboose Variety Show in Staples Aug. 19. At top, accompanied by Sandy Paskewitz, the men sing “The Wellerman.” They also performed, “Bring Him Home” and kicked the show off by singing their a cappella version of “The National...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
Aug. 19 - 25
Aug. 24 - The MPD issued a citation to Gina Robertson, 35, for driving after suspension.
Aug. 23 - 24 - The MPD issued speeding citations to Richard Mileski, 63;...
The Staples Motley Area Women of Today Car Show got off to a wet start on Aug. 21, as a light drizzle caused some of the car owners to wipe off their polished vehicles, left. But the sun came out later, creating an enjoyable day for car enthusiasts to hold conversations and show off their cars. (...
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