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Dower Lake in Staples was a popular destination May 15, with people of all ages fishing from the pier, or from their boats. Pictured above, Jeffrey Hauer of Clarissa helped his daughter Skylee, 10, put bait on her fishing pole, while his other children (Bentley, nine; Peyton, seven; and Everleigh,...
On April 26, Staples Police responded to a report of a verbal domestic on the 300 block of 4th Street NE. Police met with parties who were separating their daughter from a male who had been harassing her. The parents of the girl were advised to apply for a harassment restraining order.
On April 27...
By Karin L. Nauber
Todd County correspondent
Doug Host, Certified Public Accountant for Clifton Larson Allen, was at the regular meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners and gave a summary of the county’s financial audit.
All-in-all the county is sitting well with an average of 6.58...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Scott Jorgenson has been the pastor at Thomastown Covenant Church in rural Staples since October of 2020.
“We arrived during the pandemic,” the pastor said recently, going on to note that Covid definitely made getting to know people a little more difficult. ...
A lone figure has the Dower Lake pier to themselves on a foggy morning May 4.
The Minnesota fishing seasons open for walleye, bass, northern pike and lake trout on Saturday, May 15.
(Staples World photo by Janice Winter)
The Staples-Motley Speech Team had a very successful year, earning several first place trophies and awarding many individual champions.
“Virtual competition definitely created some unique challenges for the team,” said Brian Sams, speech team coach, “as well as the activity as a whole.” The...
75 Years Ago - 1946
o May 9, 1946 - Showing at the New Staples Theatre, “The Bells of St. Mary’s” starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman, Five Big Days - May 10 - 14. Night shows, Admission 12 cents and 40 cents, including tax. Matinee prices, 12 cents and 30 cents.
o May 9, 1946 - A freak egg,...
JCI Staples Immediate Past President Paige Lenk and her daughter, Brainerd Junior Jaycee Libby Mumm, recently attended JCI USA Spring Convention and 2020 Awards in Billings, Mont. where Lenk represented JCI Staples.
The Chapter had several of their projects, as well as members, nominated for...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
New playground equipment is coming to Lincoln Park, behind the former Lincoln Model School in Staples.
At the April 27 Staples City Council meeting, Staples Parks and Recreation Director Tricia Jasmer said they are moving forward with new programming and...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
April 29 - May 5
May 5 - The MPD received a 911 call regarding a child’s leg that was caught in a crib and the mother unable to get him out. Upon their arrival at a residence...
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