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By Dawn Timbs, Staples World reporter
After three-plus years serving as the City of Motley’s Clerk/Treasurer, Lacey Smieja is saying ‘goodbye.’
She’s enjoyed her job, but Smieja is looking forward to being a stay-at-home mom for awhile. She and her husband Jon have two young daughters; Mayzie is...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Should there be an outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Minnesota, Lakewood Health System, Staples, is prepared.
Tim Rice, President/CEO at Lakewood, said recently that they are continually working to be prepared for whatever comes their way...
The Wadena County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call Feb. 29 reporting a snowmobile crash on the river just north of the Wahoo Valley Bar & Grill. The caller stated that CPR was in progress.
Law enforcement and medical personnel arrived on scene and provided medical care to the injured...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
A study by First Children’s Finance shows a need for 265 more child care slots within the Staples-Motley School District. Of those, 154 are needed in the Staples zip code and 59 in the Motley zip code.
The study was presented at the Staples Economic Development...
Lilith Tester, a fifth grader at Staples-Motley Middle School, took home a third-place ribbon at the 2019-2020 Regional Elementary Science and Engineering Fair Feb. 25, at Sourcewell in Staples. Tester’s project, “Terraria,” was in the challenge category, which was new this year. Fellow fifth...
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor
The Staples City Council approved a request to join the Region Five Development Commission’s Community Energy and Environment Planning Program.
City Administrator Jerel Nelsen said the city meets the criteria set by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to take...
Staples-Motley High School hosted the Large Group Instrumental Contest Feb. 26. Nine schools performed for the judges at the Centennial Auditorium. Staples-Motley Symphony Orchestra earned an Excellent Rating; the Chamber Orchestra, Excellent; Concert Band, Superior and the Symphnic Band earned a...
A number of people enjoyed a free supper at St. Michael Catholic Church in Motley Feb. 25, that included scalloped potatoes and ham, coleslaw, green beans, and a variety of desserts. The meal was sponsored by CARE Ministry. Pictured above, from left, are Bernie Wartner, Arline Nelson, Maryann...
Todd County DFL has announced a $1,000 scholarship contest for Todd County resident high school seniors and first-year college students.
Qualifying students will be given the opportunity to create a video or written essay about “The Importance of Local Elections.”
Applications will be accepted...
Center photo: Staples-Motley High School alumni Lucas Jimenez (left) and Noah Han had the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City Feb. 6, as part of the St. Olaf Choir under the direction of Anton Armstrong (above). Jimenez graduated from SM in 2016; and Han in 2017.
A few of the...
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