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Todd County Sheriff Steve Och (background) brought the county’s observation drone to the National Night Out event at NP Park in Staples on Aug. 6, causing many attendees to look up into the sky. The images from the drone were projected onto the television screen, lower left. (Staples World photos...
David A. Anderson
Wadena County Veteran Service Officer
There have been changes to the Homestead Property Tax Market Exclusion for Minnesota Veterans with Service connected Disabilities for 70% or greater, 100% Permanent and total, and surviving spouses.
Veteran’s with a Disability of 70-100%...
Veterans Notes
David A. Anderson
Wadena County Veteran Service Officer
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to process Agent Orange exposure claims for “Blue Water Navy” Veterans who served offshore of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975.
These...
Eleven hospital trustees from across Minnesota were recognized for earning certification through the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) trustee certification program. The comprehensive certification process prepares hospital trustees to effectively meet the growing demands of serving on a...
At the recent Teddy Bear Band Concert in Staples, children had the opportunity to get a hug from Panda, formerly known as Angie Johnson, library assistant at Staples Public Library. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
75 Years Ago - 1944
o Aug. 10, 1944 - One of the most severe electrical storms to visit this vicinity came Monday noon, and again in the evening, causing serious damage to the barn on the Novotny farm north of Staples, and burning two barns, and destroying livestock in the Motley vicinity....
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...
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