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Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH), a St. Cloud, Minnesota-based aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group, recently completed the acquisition of both the Long Prairie and Staples Auto Value parts stores. APH purchased the two locations from Tad Farris, who is keeping the Little...
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   Ryan Schmidt of Schlenner-Wenner accounting firm said the Staples-Motley School District was issued an unmodified (clean) opinion, meaning there was nothing unusual found in the audit. “There was no compliance issues. Revenues came in under budget and expenditures...
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   The Staples City Council approved paying off general obligation bonds from 2008 before they are due, which will save on property tax levy amounts in future years. At the Dec. 22 city council meeting, City Administrator Jerel Nelsen said they are able to do it with...
A manger scene made out of ice blocks graces the front of the Peter and Deb Fink home located north of Staples . (Staples World photo by Janice Winter)  
In what could be a scene from a Hallmark Christmas movie, Hunter Vogt and Maxx Carlson play football in front of a decorated home in Staples. While Christmas movies are becoming more popular for their idealization of small town life, some local people are out living in Christmasville every day. (...
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   Dick Donat blended his job as teacher and school administrator into the role of economic development in Staples. Many of the amenities that still are the foundation of the Staples economy were installed with his help. Donat died Dec. 15 (see obituaries page). Some...
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   At their Dec. 7 work session, the Staples-Motley School board looked at results of the building study conducted by ICS. The study included the plan of refurbishing the high school and elementary school, while adding classrooms and gym space at the elementary...
On Dec. 7, Staples Police received a report of a possible assault that was reported to have occurred  On Dec. 8, Staples Police received a report of a theft from a Toys for Tots bin. Police located the suspect and they returned the items. On Dec. 8, at 6:44 p.m., Staples Police assisted the Wadena...
75 Years Ago - 1945  o Dec. 27, 1945 - One of the finest Christmas programs in our remembrance was presented in the high school auditorium Thursday evening of the past week, when the heads of the music departments of the school combined the musical organizations to present a community Christmas...
The Staples-Motley FFA Agricultural Communication Career Development Event Team were recently named state champions in this year’s competition. Pictured above in front, from left, are Brooke Converse, Keegan Bestland, Cy Johnson. On the screen in Colton Converse.  FFA Advisor Joe Ramstad said that...

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