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After nine-plus years on the market, the former Ernie’s Grocery building on Hwy 10 in Staples has sold and will be home to NAPA Auto Parts. The sale, handled by The Gores Company Real Estate in Wadena, closed on July 31. Pictured, from left, are Adam Goebel of Becker, owner of NAPA Auto Parts,...
Cygnus Walz of Staples, four, was one of dozens of children who attended the Teddy Bear Band concert in Staples July 30, a free event which included interactive songs, dance, hugs from Panda and popcorn. Cygnus is pictured with his mom, Loren Walz and his teddy bear. More Teddy Bear Band photos on...
Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) is currently seeking 10 projects to include as Vital Projects in their Comprehensive Regional Economic Development Strategy (CREDS). The project submissions will be prioritized by a group of diverse regional leaders from the private, public and non-profit...
The Staples City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at Staples City Hall. Items on the agenda include: • Conduct hearing regarding Public Nuisance Abatement at 221 McKinley St SW. • Consider request from Lakewood Health System for Staples-Motley Mini Duathlon. • Consider Resolution of...
The Staples Host Lions Club recently donated $1,000 to the Staples Motley Hooked On Fishing program, which provides a day of fishing for fourth grade students. Pictured above are Ron Case, left and Jeremy Reeck, local organizers of HOF with Lion President Mike Gold.   
75 Years Ago - 1944  o  Aug. 3, 1944 -  A report comes to the World from the Riverside community north of Motley, that foxes are taking, and killing lambs from the flocks of farmers in that vicinity. Cliff Farber is one of the farmers in the Riverside community to miss some of his lambs, and from...
Staples native Derek Orth said that working with his dad is something the two of them had talked about over the years. “He always said, ‘whenever you’re ready,’” Derek shared of his dad, Dan Orth, who owns Orth Insurance in Staples. Thirteen years since leaving his hometown, it’s clear that Derek...
Todd County Board of Commissioners  by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com   The Todd County Board of Commissioners had several questions to ask of Attorney Jack Perry of Briggs and Moran Professional Association related to a Conditional Use Permit amendment for Gourley Bros. LLC/Gourley Premium Pork...
For the second time this summer, Music in the Park was moved to Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, due to rain. Above: Nathan’s Old Time Band, featuring front man Nathan Neuman (right) on the concertina and Fred Axberg on drums, played a number of familiar waltzes, polkas and a few other styles...
What is on the minds of rural Minnesotans? Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) aims to help make the answers clearer. The grassroots farm organization is holding Rural Voices Discussions this spring to hear from farmers and rural residents.  One of these will be held on Friday, Aug. 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the...

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