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I would be honored to serve you in the District 2 seat on the Wadena County Board of Commissioners. I hope to advance through the primary election on August 11 and win the seat in the general election in November.
I have been a resident, hunter and farmer in District 2 for 45 years and I love our...
75 Years Ago - 1945
o July 19, 1945 - Mrs. Virgil Spencer, a resident of May township in Cass county, near Pillager, was killed between six and seven o’clock Tuesday evening at her farm home, the result of a run-away team.
Mrs. Spencer was assisting with the field work and driving a cultivator....
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
The pavilion at Converse Park in Motley is nearly complete, offering the public a place to hold picnics and other group gatherings.
Although a few things still need to be completed on the building project, things were ready enough for a community picnic to be...
The Staples Host Lions recently donated $500 to the Todd County Sheriff’s K-9 unit. Funds will be used for training. From left, Staples Lions President Mike Gold making the presentation to Todd County Sheriff Steve Och. (Staples World photo by Janice Winter)
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Carleton Smee has been hired as the Interim Associate Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples and Bethany Lutheran in Cushing. He joins Senior Pastor Carl Larson in ministering at these partner churches.
This will be Pastor Carleton’s second church...
The bridge over the Crow Wing River near Wahoo Valley was a popular spot 4th of July weekend. (Photo by Dawn Timbs)
Central Lakes College welcomed Dave Endicott as its new Dean of Staples Campuses.
Endicott started in the position July 1. He brings 26 years of experience in education, ranging from an elementary school teacher, an elementary school principal, to his most recent position as superintendent at the...
The Staples Veterans Park held a July 4 event, with patriotic music and a dedication of new pavers at the park. Above, Tom Ladwig, Commander of the American Legion Tri-County Post 124, gives a speech to the crowd.
Vsitors spread out to enjoy the program. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The Schimpp family entertained the crowd at the July 4 program at the Staples Veterans Park, from left, Gary, Dawn Timbs, and Carmen. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
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