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With the U.S. Census exactly one year away, a group has formed to make sure everyone in Staples is counted for the 2020 Census.
The Complete Count Committee, led by Staples City Clerk Diane Archer, discussed the financial benefits of making sure every person is counted, as cities, counties and...
Employees at First International Bank and Trust in Staples recently donated $500 to the Staples Area Food Shelf, funds raised through their ‘Casual for a Cause’ fundraiser during Food Share Month. They also collected food items during this time. Pictured above, from left, are bank employees Amy...
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Dawn Timbs
75 Years Ago - 1944
o April 6, 1944 - Two candidates were up for mayor of the City of Staples. Stan Eddy, a member of the city council for a number of years, defeated Harry Peirce by 170 votes. This post was eyed with great interest by the people of the city, as both men...
All seniors and staff representing senior services are welcome to attend the Annual TCCA Volunteer Recognition & Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m., at the Clarissa Ballroom, Highway 71 North of Clarissa.
The public is invited, with registrations due by April 10.
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An archive Staples World photo from April 3, 1969, announced an upcoming talent show sponsored by the Student Council at the elementary school in Staples. Pictured, from left, are students Karen Ofstad, Dee Ann Hutchison, Dorla Gritz, Jeanne Polley and Scott Grossman. Norman Card, director of the...
On March 4, Staples Police assisted the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office with arresting a male subject on a domestic abuse no contact order violation. Daniel Hansen, 58 was arrested.
On March 6, Staples Police received a report of a vehicle that ran a stop sign while the driver was using a cell phone...
Tri-County Health Care, Wadena,has been a long-standing healthcare leader in Wadena, Todd and Otter Tail counties, serving patients starting in 1925. The Wesley Hospital and later adding a new facility and clinics in Wadena and five area communities.
Tri-County has reached a crossroads, in its...
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Community Trust Board awarded nine Operation Round Up grants to local non-profit organizations, totaling $9,500.
The recipient organizations and their awards are as follows: Bertha Ambulance Service, $550; Bluffton Fire & Rescue, $600; Central Minnesota Boys...
There was much rejoicing across central Minnesota last weekend, as temperatures reached nearly 50 degrees...a far cry from the beginning of March, which came in like a lion with its sub-zero temps and blizzard-like conditions. As of March 25, the weather was in the 40s, the sun was shining and it...
Central Lakes College invites the community to attend two campus community open house events. “Everyone is encouraged to attend, whether you’re interested in attending the college or if you’re just curious about what happens inside. Bring a friend, bring the family,” stated a press release...
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