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Staples-Motley students learn about farming without tractors at Enviro-Fest on Sept. 19, held at the Katterhagen Farm near Browerville. Getting a close-up view of the horses include, from left, Luke Bjerga, Adrian Gomez and Noah Larson. The event is sponsored by the Todd County Soil and Water...
The Todd County Sheriff’s Department drone was on display at Enviro-Fest on Sept. 19. Students viewed a large screen to see the entire farm from above. Pictured, Sacred Heart Area School sixth graders and staff watch the drone descend, including from left, Alexis Opelia, Avery Japke, Eli Greenwaldt...
Students at Central Lakes College in Staples had the opportunity to attend Student Success Day Sept. 25, a day set aside for students to meet with instructors, connect with fellow students, learn something new, get motivated to continue working hard in school; and to have fun. A variety of breakout...
Left, the Staples-Motley pep band played at the Oct. 4 football game, led by the percussion group of Keller Anderson, Keegan Harvey and Caden Mrazek. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)  
A free Cardinal tailgate party was held outside of the high school just prior to the recent Staples-Motley Homecoming Football game at which the Cards defeated the Roseau Rams 38 - 6. Pictured above enjoying sno-cones are, from left, Cooper Tappe, Beau Carlson, Levi Larsen and Waylon Anderson. In...
David A Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer   VA implemented the MISSION Act on June 6. One of the lesser known provisions of the law established a new urgent care benefit that allows eligible veterans access to urgent and walk-in care at participating clinics in their communities. This...
75 Years Ago - 1944  o Oct. 5, 1944 -  The headline read, “Motley Village Suffers $30,000 Fire Damage Early on Thursday Morning.” Fire of undetermined origin, and apparently starting in the storeroom in the back of the Farmer’s Store in Motley, completely destroyed the stock, fixtures and equipment...
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   Staples resident Dave Johnson has been accused of making threats about Staples-Motley school personnel, but Johnson said he did not make any threats and the school is taking extreme steps to ban him from school property. Johnson has been served with two harassment...
Women in Philanthropy (WIP) is currently accepting grant applications for programs that focus on physical and mental health of children and youth. The deadline for applications to be submitted is Nov. 1.  The WIP group offers competitive grant dollars to organizations and programs in surrounding...
Jackie Goff recently opened Kempe & Kit, a beauty salon located in downtown Staples. The business is generally open Monday - Friday and offers services for both hair and nails. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
By Dawn Timbs Staples World reporter   Kempe & Kit, a salon owned and operated by Jackie Goff, is now open in Staples. It’s the place to go if you want to get your hair cut or colored, or treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure from seasoned stylists. The salon is located at 323 2nd Ave. NE,...

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