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On May 4, Staples Police received a report of a suspicious check. Police spoke with the complainant and determined they were having mental health issues. Police advised the family on what they needed to do to get him help.
On May 4, Staples Police were requested by Verndale Police to assist with...
The Todd County Commissioners are asking residents to take part in a survey regarding the latest Executive Order and the impact this has on businesses within Todd County.
The Board of Commissioners want to support local businesses, while also recognizing the need to protect the health and well-...
The Staples Hi-Rise is 50 years old this month, May 2020. The apartment building, named for its innovative six levels, is located at 615 4th St NE.
In the mid-60’s the City of Staples - a town with “bootstraps” - was looking ahead to establish an affordable housing program for their citizen’s...
Are you interested in getting involved in a community organization? Perhaps you thought about it in the past, but weren’t sure where to start.
Over the next several months, the Staples World will feature information on a variety of organizations in the Staples-Motley area that are always looking...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples City Council approved sending a letter to the Governor of Minnesota to allow rural areas to open businesses safely.
Council member Doug Case asked if the council would consider stating that the city would not interefere if a business wanted to reopen...
By Karin L. Nauber
Todd County Correspondent
At their May 5, 2020 board meeting, the Todd County Board of Commissioners opted to make things a little easier on taxpayers who are not able to make their property tax payment on time. They will remove the penalty up to July 1, 2020.
According to the...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
State Representative John Poston spoke at the Staples Chamber of Commerce weekly videoconference on May 6, and advocated for safely reopening some businesses closed by the state stay at home order.
“If you can show that a business can open up and do it safely, the...
The Staples Motley Area Emergency Relief and Response Fund is a non-endowed fund managed by the Staples Motley Area Community Foundation (SMACF), which is a turn key fund of the Initiative Foundation.
Grant applications can be found at https://www.staplesmotleyfoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant.html...
With Minnesota’s stay at home order in place for more than a month, the Staples Police Dept. reports fewer incidents. Police Chief Melissa Birkholtz said it’s somewhat quieter but people are getting restless and the department is starting to see more mental health issues as the crisis progresses....
Dale Williams and his dog Sam took a walk near Northern Pacific Park in Staples May 9, enjoying a winter wonderland as snow fell throughout the area that day. “Sam doesn’t like it too much,” Williams said of the white stuff, going on to console his pooch that it wouldn’t last long. Although it was...
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