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Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
July 23 - The MPD received a report from the Motley Public Works Department regarding vandalism at the new pavilion at Ernie Converse Park in Motley. According to the report,...
By Karin L. Nauber
Todd County correspondent
There is quite a bit of money to be used within Todd County for COVID-19 related costs. Now it is just a matter of figuring out what they can spend the $2.98 million plus they have received.
The money is part of specific funding from the federal...
Functional art is now a permanent icon at Old Wadena Park.
Artist Brad Wegsheid of Wadena recently completed the installation of a sculpture, a memorial to the late Dr. Duane Lund. Upon Lund’s passing in 2016 the outdoor advocate had made a contribution to the Old Wadena Society, a non-profit ...
75 Years Ago - 1945
o Aug. 2, 1945 - Mrs. Elsie Bahe, of Staples, has received word from Chaplain John P. Lee, of the marine corps, relative to the death and burial of her son, Pvt. Jay Milton Bahe, who was a member of the marines in the Pacific war theatre. The letter, in part, follows:
“Your...
On July 13, Staples Police responded to a report of a vehicle that had been set on fire on the 200 block of Wisconsin Ave. SE. The suspect, Kevin Harris, 61, of Staples, was arrested for arson and threats of terror.
On July 14, Staples Police assisted Lakewood emergency room with a patient. Police...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Travis and Kassie Myers are the new owners of The Shante, the popular coffee shop/eatery in Pillager, located just off Highway 210 at 649 Pillsbury St. N.
Initially started by Anna Hunstad about a decade ago, the husband and wife duo purchased the business...
The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a report on July 19, at approximately 7:23 p.m. of an off-highway motorcycle crash northeast of Huntersville Forest Rd and 360th St. on the trail system in the Huntersville State Forest. It was reported that one rider had crashed and was reporting...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Complaints about the city’s handling of ordinance violations were once again voiced during the Motley City Council’s regular meeting July 13.
Paul and Kristal Bloomquist, residents at the 300 block of Main Street in Motley, shared their concerns during the...
Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included the following:
July 17 - 22- The MPD issued speeding citations to Andrew Starks, 46; Denise Christensen, 50; Shannon Erne, 50; Nathan Bills, 20; Clara Hutchinson, 40; Delbert Bailey, 35; Jess...
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