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The 1883 constructed courthouse prior to 1938 - Northeast Elevation looking southwest. Steps removed prior to construction of WPA project.   —photos from Todd County Work Session
Craig Peterson of Staples performed a number of classic country and rock songs at the Music in the Park event July 21, including, Joe South’s ‘Games People Play,’ Roy Orbison’s ‘Pretty Woman,’ George Strait’s ‘Living and Living Well’ and the Brooks and Dunn hit, ‘My Maria.’ After a week’s hiatus...
75 Years Ago - 1944  o  July 27, 1944 -  One of the cleverest displays of souvenirs that has come to Staples, is that displayed in one of the windows at Harter’s Clothes Shop. The display is of captured Japanese money, cigarettes, post cards, a fly swatter, a duffle bag, counting board, gas mask...
Betty Rohl of Pillager entered a variety of items at the Pillager Fair including paintings, needlework, flowers and plants. She is pictured near her big leaf hostas which were awarded grand champion. More photos from the fair on page 2a. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)  
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   In his first week as the new Staples-Motley Activities Director and Community Education Director, Blake Boran found that he is in the position where he wants to be. “I’m humbled and excited, I’m going to bring a lot of energy,” said Boran. Boran grew up attending...
Volunteers at the Staples Area Food Shelf (SAFS) were invited to an appreciation luncheon July 17, at Staples Church of Christ. Pictured above, from left, are Darlene Steinkraus, Amy Lindstrom, Neil Koppes, Carl Traeger and Janice Traeger. Photo at right, SAFS Chair Frank Leidenfrost (standing, far...
A tense moment in the SEaM Camp robot soccer/hockey competition, as a team tries to knock the ball away from their own goal. Pictured from left, Ellie Lange, Emma Huntley, Carter Woodward,  Evan Pohl, Blake Knudson and Carter Gregerson.  
Beth Conley, Fr. Gabriel Walz, Pastor Barry Klein and Mary Dravis. At present, there are approximately 50 people who volunteer at the Staples Area Food Shelf, but more are always needed. To learn more about volunteering, call SAFS board member Charlene Sauer at 218-296-0755. (Staples World photos...
The Staples Host Lions Club recently donated $3,000 to Staples-Motley Community Education for their continued programs. Pictured above are Lion President Mike Gold and new Staples-Motley Activities/Community Education Director, Blake Boran. Zacharias and Abi Sakaguchi, visiting from Portland,...
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.   

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