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Are you interested in getting involved in a community organization? Perhaps you’ve thought about it, but haven’t been 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 for...
The Staples Area Women’s Chorus (SAWC), under the direction of Nathan Thelen (above) presented their annual ‘Her Voice, Her Song’ program Feb. 22, at Staples-Motley High School. Other performers included Colla Voce Girl’s Choir, directed by Mary Moen (below); Little Falls High School Women’s Choir...
Front left to right:​ Lexi Tweeter (Reporter), Drew Berg (Sentinel), Abbie DiGiovanni (Vice President, Chapter Committee), Kai Gelle (Secretary). ​Back: ​Colton Converse (Treasurer), Owen Hageman (Officer at Large), Ben Olander (President), Olivia Leslie (Vice President, Student Committee). Submitted photo.
The Staples-Motley FFA Chapter is celebrating National FFA Week February 22-29, 2020.  “Our chapter theme this year is ‘Embrace the Journey,’” said SM FFA Chapter President Ben Olander. “All of our members have many opportunities to embrace their FFA journey,” he said. Their journey may be through...
Leading seafood industry player Morey’s Seafood International announced that it has been acquired by Rich Products, based in Buffalo, N.Y.  Rich’s, a family-owned food company, brings 75 years of expertise in the food industry, with customers across foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli  and...
The former Orton’s BP is now home to a Holiday gas station. Crews took down the old sign on Feb. 18 and later installed the new one announcing its transition from the BP brand to a Holiday Station store. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)  
The Motley Area Food Shelf is adding to their Annual March Campaign by asking the churches in the Motley area to ‘Pack the Pews.’ This is a great way to come together as a faith organization during the March Campaign and collect food for those facing food insecurity.  With the help of Samantha...
75 Years Ago - 1945  o March 1, 1945 - Miss Lucille Geiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Geiger, of Staples, has accepted a position with the navy department in Washington D.C.  and left Thursday of last week for that city where she started her work the first of this week.  Miss Geiger is a...
The Staples-Motley Cardinals again took home the first place trophy February 2, at the 15th Annual Bemidji Lumberjack Invitational. Twenty seven teams and approximately 500 speakers were in competition. Second place went to Dilworth-Glyndon Felton and third was Pequot Lakes.  Placing first in their...
By Shane Tappe Superintendent, Staples-Motley Public Schools   The Staples and Motley communities have enjoyed a rich and shared history. We support our local businesses, embrace our outdoors, volunteer to help local causes, welcome newcomers and carry a deep respect for our elders. You can feel...
Don Edwards and Rose Han, center, are pictured in the rose garden in St. Cloud with Rose’s sister, Megan Han, left, and Don’s sister, Rose Grossman. This trip is one of the many memories the family has with Don because he was able to get blood transfusions. (Submitted photo)
For Rose Han, a Central Lakes College PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) student from Staples-Motley High School, donating blood is close to her heart. Blood donations are what gave her an extra couple of years to spend with her grandfather, Don Edwards.  Don was a fixture at the CLC Staples...

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