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Pat Miller of Staples recently stopped by the Staples World to share some memories from his days working for the railroad.
Now 90, Miller was a railroad engineer from 1947 - 1960, during which time he was acquainted with the ‘Widow Maker,’ a device used for communication between the engineers and...
The Staples-Motley Athletic Hall of Fame will open their new library display on Jan. 17, 2020 and is planning to induct the second class on Oct. 3, 2020.
The grand opening of the library will be Jan. 17, in conjunction with the annual Don Dravis wrestling meet. The time and additional details will...
The remodeling process is slowly, but surely underway at the old Ernie’s building in Staples; and in time will be the new home of NAPA Auto Parts. Owner Adam Goebel of Becker said that to date the new entrance has been cut in and the heating and plumbing is in the process of being installed.
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Lee Jenkins of Staples was out and about following the Dec. 1 snowstorm and stopped to photograph this scene which he entitled “Snow Sculpture”.
Nearly 400 people enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at Faith Lutheran Church Nov. 28. The free meal, in conjunction with Care Ministries, included the traditional turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, sweet potatoes, an assortment of pies, hot apple cider, coffee and more. Guests were...
As part of the ‘Staples Elfing Christmas 2019’ a drive through North Pole Holiday Lights event takes place at Pine Grove Park in Staples every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 - 9 p.m. through the end of December. There are over 25 different light displays this year and Christmas music will be...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that two harassment restraining orders (HROs) against Dave Johnson of Staples were not backed by the proper legal evidence, and the orders were reversed. The restraining order granted to the Staples-Motley School District was...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
A proposal for an increase to monthly wastewater meter service charges was presented at the Nov. 26 Staples City Council meeting. Even with the increase, Staples sewer bills will be somewhere in the middle compared to other cities in the area.
The proposal,...
Students and staff at Central Lakes College in Staples enjoyed a free turkey dinner Nov. 26. Pictured above, from left, are students Derek Becker, Little Falls; Hunter Brannen, Rice; William Dobmeier, Bertha; Christian Weiss-Borg, Park Rapids.
Jesse Umland (left) and Jason Anderson, with the City of Staples Public Works Dept., helped put up Christmas decorations in downtown Staples Nov. 24. The lighted snowflakes along 2nd Ave. are new this year. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
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