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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...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
At their regular meeting Dec. 14, the Motley City Council approved the total levy for 2021 ($389,968), an increase of 3 percent from last year’s certified levy. They also adopted the final budget for 2021 as presented.
The total certified levy includes sums...
Dec. 3 - 9
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
Dec. 8 - The MPD responded to a report of a possible domestic assault at the 200 block of Morrison St. E., Motley. Both parties were calmed down when the officer...
Lights depicting skaters adorn the warming house outside of the skating rink in Motley. The rink is located at the Motley Rec Area just off Hwy 10 behind the Holiday Station on Main Street. There are a limited number of skates available for public use in the warming house. (Staples World photo by...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Thanks to the efforts of Nathan Thelen, Staples-Motley High School Choir Director, this year’s Virtual Madrigal Dinner is available to all, at no charge.
Determined to keep the long-standing tradition going, despite Covid-19, Thelen spent hours putting...
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