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Lonnie Marcyes, Chief Deputy; Lion Vice President Schafer; and Sheriff Steve Och. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs)
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples-Motley School board approved $1.5 million in bonds to improve HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) in the elementary school and air quality in the wood shop and welding shop.
The July 8 work session and special meeting was the first meeting...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Deb Hausmann has always had a soft spot for kids, flowers and pets, she said recently at her home in rural Staples.
On any given summer day, she’s likely to be watering her hanging baskets (there’s about 60, she says) or tending to the 35 flower beds on their...
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has published an interim final rulerelating to VA-guaranteed cash-out refinance loans to further protect Veteran home-loan borrowers from predatory lending practices.
This rule implements certain provisions of the Economic Growth, Regulatory...
At the July 9 Staples City Council meeting, City Administrator Jerel Nelsen said the family of Ron Selvey has contributed $2,300 to be used for the Dower Lake Recreation Area.
“Ron was a 40 year employee and he loved the city,” said Nelsen.
The city is now deciding how to honor Selvey at the park...
The Staples City Council will meet Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. at Staples City Hall. Items on the agenda include:
• Public Hearing for 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan
• Consider approvals for Railroad Days
• Consider approving agreement between City of Staples and the Board of Trustees of the...
Birds and deer are often the objective as to why a landowner seeks out a conservation planting on their property. On top of species specific wildlife, soil and water benefits we can often forget about species such as bees and pollinators. We must consider these species when deciding what to do.
The...
The following incidents were recently reported to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) and dispatch.
July 4: David Whalen (56) of rural Long Prairie was stopped for having expired registration and equipment violations. As a result of the traffic investigation Whalen was arrested for 3rd degree...
Minnesota State Patrol (MSP), the Staples Police Department and Staples Fire Department were at the scene of a single vehicle accident west of Staples July 12, at approximately 1:30 p.m. According to the MSP report, Diara Lashay Hill, 28, of Perham was traveling east on Hwy 10 at 241st St. when her...
Following the July 4 program, Staples Veterans Park Board members served a picnic. Pictured, Dan Shaw cooks brats on the grill. See more July 4 photos on page 7a. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
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