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75 Years Ago - 1945
o May 3, 1945 - The Chevrolet coach belonging to N. B. Schultenover of Staples, which was stolen from a parking lot in Minneapolis Nov. 9, 1944, was recovered on April 27, by the police department of Duluth.
The car was stolen by a taxi driver of Minneapolis, and was in his...
Nikki Bjerga, Realtor at the Edina Realty Brainerd/Baxter sales office, is excited to help bring BBQ Smokehouse Plus to her hometown of Motley.
Bjerga represented Tyler and Kari Ehrmantraut with the purchase of the Northwind Grocery store on Highway 10. A major remodel is now underway with the...
Harvey Borntreger, with Jordahl Concrete & Masonry of Motley, was at work putting up cement blocking at the new pavilion at Converse Park in Motley April 21. The project had been at a standstill over the winter, but crews recently resumed their work. Borntreger said he’s grateful for the warmer...
Twelve-year-old Vaida Schmidt of Staples shared a chalk art creation in an alley near 3rd Avenue NE. She wanted to help add some joy and color in the midst of the coronavirus, she said, adding that she received some help with the artwork from her mom, Jesci. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
While students are doing ‘distance learning’ at home during the coronavirus pandemic, custodial staff at Staples-Motley Schools have been doing some extra tasks. Pictured above painting a door are, from left, Randy Espe and Sean Smith. They mentioned that the plan is to have all of the doors at the...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples-Motley school board held their April 20 meeting online, with all board members using the Zoom application to communicate.
Superintendent Shane Tappe said the district is now in their fourth week of distance learning. “The staff have done a great job,...
The City of Staples is projected to have a new wastewater treatment facility by the end of 2021. Construction at the site, located near 12th St. NE and Michigan Ave., began April 21. Magney Construction of Chanhassen is the general contractor fot the project. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs)
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
The sounds and sights of backhoes, excavators and other heavy equipment for construction projects still appear to be prevalent throughout area, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
“Right now we’re still really busy,” said Shawn Jordahl, of Jordahl Concrete...
Paraprofessionals at Staples-Motley Schools have been busy making masks for staff at Lakewood Health System in Staples. As of April 21, they had made over 380 masks. They work as a team, with some cutting material, some ironing and others sewing. The women hope to make at least 500 - 1,000 masks...
These sandhill cranes were first spotted walking near 5th St. NE in Staples by Shirley Morrison and her neighbor Randy Peterson. They toured the back yards of a few homes before crossing the alley and making their way along the creek toward Dr. Zachary Bailey’s dental office on 6th St. NE. (Staples...
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