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Cold temperatures introduced the area to “sun dogs,” a unique atmospheric optical phenomenon. The photo above was captured by Lee Jenkins of Staples and features a halo which also forms around the sun. A halo is a ring or light that forms around the sun or moon as the sun or moonlight refracts off...
The Staples-Motley Speech team earned the first place tophy at the 41st Annual Staples Host Lions Speech Tournament held at Staples-Motley High School Feb. 9. Approximately 200 students from area schools participated in the meet.
First place trophies went to: Andrew Bates (Drama), Ari Brings, (...
At their regular meeting Feb. 12, the Staples City Council approved purchasing 24 Valley View tax forfeited lots from Wadena County for $20,837.
What to do with these lots, however, is not something the council seemed to be in total agreement with, based on comments made during a lengthy discussion...
Staples-Motley High School recently released the Honor Roll for Semester 1.
A Honor Roll
12th Grade: Jack Adamietz, Jeffrey Allen, Benjamin Bartczak, Jack Benson, Kiera Dumpprope, Ryan Gerard, Jorie Ihme, Amy Michel, Trenton Plopper, Elizabeth Stimac.
11th Grade: Tasha Achermann, Mackenna Bjerga,...
The sun’s rays are hitting a little stronger in February, prompting snow to start melting in spite of sub-zero temperatures, and creating some artful winter scenes in Staples. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
JCI Staples received a number of awards at the JCI MN Annual All State Convention, held Jan. 18-20, in Plymouth.
The Staples chapter walked fourth in the Parade of Chapters, took third place for Most Chapter Road Runs and second for Most Chapter Road Run Miles. They were also awarded Silver for...
Central Lakes College is looking to engage with the members of the local community to form relationships with the college.
“We want you to engage with us, tell us how you want to interact with the campus,” said Jana Shogren of the CLC Foundation at an alumni breakfast held Feb. 6 at the Staples...
Many area residents are working overtime to shovel their sidewalks, especially this corner in Staples where a fire hydrant was shoveled out of a drift that would have buried it completely. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
Ninth grade boys, led by Sivert Klefsaas and Lyle Brownell, act cool to impress the girls in the class
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