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By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Mark Anderson has worn a variety of hats during his 15-plus years at the Staples World, but as of recently, has added the title of ‘owner.’
Anderson started in 2010 as Staples World Editor, becoming Managing Editor and part owner in 2019.
Anderson is now a...
The Central Lakes College Sausage Smoking & Curing class earned four awards at a recent Minnesota Association of Meat Processors competition in St. Cloud. The class entered four items in the MAMPS product show competition-open class. Students received the following awards:
• 2nd in Snack Stick...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples-Motley School Board reaffirmed that the building referendum will keep taxes the same and not raise them above the current rate.
At the March 23 board meeting, board member Kyle Reese said the question he has been hearing the most is about the language...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples Economic Development Authority (SEDA) announced that they have hired a new Economic Development Director, James Hanson of New Ulm.
At the March 24 SEDA meeting, Staples City Administrator Jerel Nelsen said Hanson has a varied background that includes...
Staples World managing editor Mark Anderson was awarded second place in the 2025 Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for photography feature photo for newspapers with up to 1,000 circulation. The photo, “Searching for spring” appeared in the April 9, 2025 edition of the...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
A local business owner asked the Staples City Council about communication on when a property is damaged by a fire at an adjacent property.
At the March 10 council meeting, Allesia Gonier said she owns the building next to the Staples Theater building. When a fire...
The Staples-Motley boys basketball team reached the Section 8AA finals with a win over Osakis, only to fall in the finals against Perham. Pictured above, the swarming defense stopping Osakis included, from left, Josiah Burton, Conner Kuhns, Noah Larson, Carter Sarbaum and Eli Rutten. See story,...
Pictured are Staples-Motley High School students who were recently inducted into the National Honor Society. Back row, from left: Gabriel Kroll, Evan Schultz, Eli Rutten, Justin Olson, Thomas Johnson. Front: Paige Warren, Allison Dukowitz, Emmalee Dobson, Bella Hines, Madison Perius, Mia Pesta, ...
Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
In a stunning display of wrestling prowess, every Staples-Motley wrestler in the state individual tournament earned a medal for placing in the top six in their weight bracket. The Cardinals had 11 wrestlers qualify for the individual tournament, but Beau Carlson was...
Staples-Motley Schools ISD #2170 will host a Bond Referendum Open House, Monday, February 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Staples-Motley Middle/High School.
Hear from district leaders, teachers, architects and financial experts about the upcoming bond referendum to be held April 14 2026. Review the...
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