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Jillian Black of Gaylord had a great time playing on one of the several inflatable games that were set up during Railroad Days, thanks to the City of Staples Parks and Recreation Dept. Three-year-old Jillian was in town visiting her grandparents, Donald and Dianne Heldman of Staples. Her mom,...
Adding style and grace was the ticket in the bean bag tourney held at Lefty’s in Staples. Free grilled burgers and brats and chili rounded out the popular event  (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)  
  The ‘Olson girls,’ daughters of the late Glen and May Olson, longtime Staples residents, enjoyed visiting their hometown during Railroad Days. Pictured, from left, are Barbara (Olson) Day, Jacksonville, Fla., 1964 graduate of Staples High School (SHS); Dee (Olson)  Norling, Willmar, 1957 graduate...
Four-year-old Jaxon Dause of Staples took second place in his age group at the Railroad Days Pedal Pull. He pulled a total of 9’11”. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
The Railroad Days Pedal Pull had 67 contestants competing on Aug. 24 in Staples. The top three finishers have the opportunity to go on to the state pull on Sept. 7 in Redwood Falls.  Following are the top three placers in each age group: Age 3: 1. Joe Lehner, Motley, 3’6”; 2. Laynee Schultz,...
The Staples Motley Area Community Foundation has named the recipients of their sixteenth annual Outstanding Community Service Awards.  The recipients will be honored in a celebration at Timbers Restaurant and Event Center, Staples, on Oct. 10. Tickets are available at First International Bank...
Front: Charlie Rockler, Mike Auger, Dale Misner, Ken Rubel, Rita Weishalla, Karen Zetah, Julie Pearson.  Middle row: Stacey Sterriker, Kandi Bartylla, Jim Rollins, Denise Trettel, Chuck Holst, Norma Elvine.  Back row: Craig Otteson, Pat Trettel, Gary Sampson, Jeff Spandl, Scott Engebretson, Paul...
Staples Railroad Days will be held Aug. 22-25, with entertainment and events to participate in every day. Several opportunities span multiple days. Book sale at the Staples Depot is Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. City wide garage sales are listed in the Staples World...
The Tail Gunners are Craig Taylor, drummer Joe Meyer and Kurt Becker. Their mix of classic rock and country will be the feature at the street dance on Saturday, Aug. 24 in downtown Staples. See story on page 3a. (Submitted photo)
By Mark Anderson News Editor   Joe Meyer is coming back home with his band, Tail Gunners, to play for the Railroad Days street dance on Saturday, Aug. 24, starting around 8 p.m. “If you want to listen to good classic music that everybody will know and can dance to and sing along with, come to the...
The Staples Economic Development Authority is helping the project to reopen the Batcher Block Opera House. The group working on the project sent the following press release:   The Batcher Block Opera house, built during the turn of the 20th Century is set to come alive through a partnership with...
The Railroad Days parade will line up behind the Staples Community Center and enter 4th St going south, turn at 3rd Ave. By Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and proceed north on 4th St. (dashed lines) The parade is at 5 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 24.  

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